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Haven Hall

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Haven Hall is a dormitory on the Syracuse University main campus. It is located at 400 Comstock Avenue and was built in 1964. [1]. Haven Hall is on the Quad Shuttle route and the schedule can be found at . Haven Hall shares a Facebook page with Walnut Hall and Washington Arms that can be found at https://www.facebook.com/H2WatSU.

Haven Hall. Photo Credit: Syracuse University. Creative Commons License.

Location

Haven Hall is located about two blocks away from the Whitman School of Management and is about a 10-15 minute walk from the quad.

Floor Plan and Room Set-Up

Haven Hall houses 372 residents on eleven floors. Floors one through three are coed by floor and floors four through 11 are coed by alternating room. Haven Hall has a main lounge, a main desk and mailboxes, a laundry facility, a conference room, and a penthouse meeting room. Each floor has a large room with a TV and microwave.

The first floor has one staff apartment, one staff room, seven singles, one bathroom and a large lounge. The second floor has the Haven Dining Center as well as two staff rooms, eleven singles, one two-person suite, one open double, a study room, one bathroom, and a lounge. The third floor has one single with bath, two two-person suites, one open double and 10 singles. There is also a lounge, a study room, and one bathroom.

Floors four through 11 has ten singles, 12 split-doubles, one one-person suite, one two-person suite, one four-person suite, one room for the RA, two bathrooms and a lounge area on each respective floor.

Haven Hall has more single-rooms than any other dormitory. Residents who want to live alone in a single will more than likely live in Haven Hall. [2].

Dining Options

Haven Hall once had a dining center that had similar food to Ernie Davis. After Ernie Davis was built with a dining hall in fall of 2009, Haven Dining’s already low usage had become even lower. Haven Hall dining was eventually closed because of this. The has been discussion by Student Association and Office of Resident Life about wanting to make Haven’s empty dining space into a community space or to find a creative use for it. As of 2013 there are no plans to renovate this space.

The main dining option for Haven Hall residents is now Ernie Davis dining. Residents are also about five minutes away from Kimmel Dining, which differs from the buffet style of Dining Halls. Rather than using a meal plan, students pay for individual food items with cash, debit, credit, or SUper Card money. Food offered at Kimmel Dining include Sbarro pizza, KFC, Burger King, sandwiches, ice cream and grocery items such as soda and chips.

Amenities

Haven Hall contains:

• Lounge Area with TV and Microwave on each floor

• Laundry Facility

• Conference Room

• Penthouse Meeting Room

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Flint Hall

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Flint Hall is a dormitory on the Syracuse University main campus. It is located at 2 Mount Olympus Dr. and was built in 1956. [1]. Flint Hall is on the East Campus bus route, which can be found at . The Facebook page for Flint can be found at https://www.facebook.com/FlintHallatSU?ref=ts&fref=ts.

Flint Hall. Photo Credit: Syracuse University. Creative Commons License.

Location

Flint Hall is located to the left of the Women’s Building in an area known as Mount Olympus. The nickname comes from its street address mainly (located on Mount Olympus Drive), but it’s also called this because the dormitory is located at the top of a very high hill. One of the biggest critiques of living in this dorm is the steps up and down to go to and from campus. However, once off the steps, the resident is basically on the Syracuse campus. Flint Hall is about five minutes away from the quad (walking down – walking up takes a bit longer). Residents have said that they get used to the steps, but it is definitely a reason why many students chose not to live in Flint Hall or in its neighbor hall, Day Hall.

Floor Plan and Room Set-Up

Flint Hall has two wings, wing A and wing C. The wings are joined together by a main lounge/recreational space, classrooms, and offices. Flint Hall holds 527 residents on four (4) floors – the floors are coed by alternating rooms.[2].
Wing A of the 1st floor has a lounge, four bathrooms, and four staff rooms, as well as a main desk and mail boxes. There are also two rooms for RAs, two singles, and 26 open doubles. Wing C of the 1st floor has a lounge, four bathrooms, one staff room, two rooms for RAs, one single, and 27 open doubles.

Floors two, three, and four have identical floor plans. Wing A has a lounge, four bathrooms, two rooms for RAs, three singles, and 32 open doubles. Wing C has a lounge, four bathrooms, two rooms for RAs, one single, and 33 open doubles. [3].

Besides rooms for RAs, Flint Hall only has singles and open doubles, which is not typically preferable compared to split doubles or suites. This, as well as its location, makes Flint Hall less desirable than other halls.

Dining Options

The closest Dining option for Flint Hall residents is Graham Dining Hall, which is only attached to Flint and Day hall by an underground hallwayResidents also share a Bookstore branch, a computer cluster, and a snack bar located in the underground.

Amenities

Flint Hall contains:

• Bookstore branch

• Computer Cluster

• Snack Bar

• Classrooms

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Dellplain Hall

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Dellplain Hall is a dormitory on the Syracuse University Campus. It is located at 601 Comstock Ave. and was built in 1961. [1].  The Facebook page for Dellplain can be found at . Dellplain Hall is on the Quad Shuttle route and the schedule can be found at http://centro.org/Syracuse-University-Service.aspx.

Dellplain Hall. Photo Credit: Syracuse University. Creative Commons License.

Location

Dellplain Hall is located next to Booth Hall and behind Ernie Davis Hall. From certain angles, the dormitory is not visible because it is being blocked by Ernie Davis Hall. It is about five minutes away from the quad and is in close proximity to Marshall Street as well.

Floor Plan and Room Set-Up

Dellplain Hall houses 436 residents on eight floors. The dormitory is L-shaped and the rooms are coed by alternating rooms. The first floor contains the main desk and mailboxes as well as dorm rooms. There are four staff rooms and a large study room. Additionally, there are two doubles with bath, one large single with bath, two singles, eight spilt-doubles, three four-person suites, two two-person suites, and two open doubles. There is also one room for the RA and one bathroom located on the first floor. Because this floor only has one bathroom, it is an all-women’s floor.

The floor plans of floors two through eight are identical. There are two lounges – one study lounge and one large lounge with couches and a TV for entertainment purposes. There are also two bathrooms – one for males and one for females. The types of rooms on each floor are: two singles, eight large split-doubles, eight split-doubles, one two-person suite, three four-person suites, two open doubles, and one room for the RA. [2].

Dining Options

There is no dining hall in Dellplain Hall, but residents have many close-by dining options. The closest is Ernie Davis Dining Hall, which opened in fall 2009 and is located in front of Dellplain. Prior to the opening of Ernie Davis, residents typically ate at Shaw Dining Hall. Residents are also about five minutes away from Kimmel Dining, which differs from the buffet style of Dining Halls. Rather than using a meal plan, students pay for individual food items with cash, debit, credit, or SUper Card money. Food offered at Kimmel Dining include Sbarro pizza, KFC, Burger King, sandwiches, ice cream and grocery items such as soda and chips.

Amenities

Dellplain Hall contains:

• Large study area

• Laundry Facility

• Oven with stove top on first floor

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Day Hall

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Day Hall is a dormitory on the Syracuse University Campus. It is located at 1 Mount Olympus Drive and was built in 1958. [1]. Day Hall’s Facebook can be found at . Day Hall is on the East Campus bus route, which can be found at .

Day Hall. Photo Credit: Syracuse University. Creative Commons License.

Location

Day Hall is located to the left of the Women’s Building in an area known as Mount Olympus. The nickname comes from its street address mainly (located on Mount Olympics Drive), but it’s also called this because the dormitory is located at the top of a very high hill. One of the biggest critiques of living in this dorm is the steps up and down to go to and from campus. However, once off the steps, the resident is basically on the Syracuse campus. Day Hall is about five minutes away from the quad (walking down – walking up takes a bit longer). Residents have said that they get used to the steps, but it is definitely a reason why many students chose not to live in Day Hall or in its neighbor hall, Flint Hall.

Floor Plan and Room Set-Up

Day Hall houses 607 residents on eight floors. The rooms are coed by alternating rooms. The first floor has a large classroom, a Hall council, a main desk with mail boxes, a large recreational lounge, a staff lounge, two doubles with bath, and four singles with bath. There is also a laundry facility and a large study room. [2].

Floors two through eight has 32 open doubles, two rooms for RAs, seven split doubles, one open quad, two singles, and three bathrooms. There is also a lounge and three elevators. The lounge is quite large and has couches and a TV. The different variety of rooms in Day Hall makes it more popular than its neighbor dormitory, Flint Hall.

Dining Options

The closest Dining option for Day Hall residents is Graham Dining Hall, which is only attached to Day and Flint Hall through an underground hallway. Residents also share a Bookstore branch, a computer cluster, and a snack bar in the underground.

Amenities

Day Hall contains:

• Bookstore branch

• Computer Cluster

• Snack Bar

• Classrooms

• Study Area

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Butterfield Hall

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Butterfield House Hall is a dormitory on Syracuse University’s campus. It is located at 709 Comstock Ave. and is the only all-female dormitory at Syracuse University. [1]

Butterfield House Hall. Photo Credit: Syracuse University. Creative Commons License.

Location

Butterfield House Hall is located between Phi Kappa Psi and Theta Chi. It about five minutes away from the quad. Its street is also home to several Syracuse University fraternities and sororities. Butterfield House Hall is unique because its residents are all females – it is the only all-female facility on the Syracuse University campus.[2]

Floor Plan and Room Set-Up

Butterfield House Hall has 36 female residents on two floors. Floor one has two two-person suites with a bathroom, one room for the RA, two singles, and one open-triple with a bathroom.

Floor two has nine open doubles, three open-triples, one room for the RA, and one bathroom. Because there are only two floors, there is no elevator. Residents’ mailboxes are located in Dellplain Hall, which is located within a block of the dormitory.

There is also a main lounge/gathering space and a laundry facility on the first floor.[3]

Dining Options

The closest Dining Hall to Butterfield House Hall is Ernie Davis Dining, which opened in fall 2009. Before that, most residents ate at Shaw Dining, which is also very close by. Residents also have dining options at Kimmel Dining and Schine Dining because of its proximity to the quad.

Amenities

Butterfield House Hall contains:

• A Laundry Facility

• Main Lounge/Gathering Space

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Booth Hall

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Booth Hall is a dormitory on the Syracuse University campus. It is located at 505 Comstock Ave. The dormitory houses mostly sophomores and juniors. Freshman do not typically live here. It was built in 1963. [1]. Booth Hall’s Facebook hall can be found at https://www.facebook.com/BoothatSU?fref=ts

Booth Hall. Photo Credit: Syracuse University. Creative Commons License.

Location

Booth Hall is located next to Dellplain Hall and Ernie Davis Hall. It is up a steep hill and is about a 10 minute walk from the quad. One of the biggest complaints about Booth Hall is that is at the top of a hill. Residents often avoid the hill by taking the stairs of its parking garage, Booth garage, which is not attached to the dormitory, but is located about 1 minute away. The stairs are located inside the garage, so it is also convenient to take during bad weather conditions, such as snow and rain. Booth Hall is on the Quad Shuttle route and the schedule can be found at http://centro.org/Syracuse-University-Service.aspx.

Floor Plan and Room Set-Up

Booth Hall houses 261 residents on eight floors [2]. The rooms are coed by alternating rooms and floors one through eight are identical in floor plan. On each floor, there are six open doubles, three 2-person suites, one split-double, one single, one four-person suite, and one room for the RA. Also, there are two bathrooms – one for males and one for females, which are right next to each other. There’s also a kitchen area and a lounge area with couches and a TV. [3].

Dining Options

There is no dining hall in Booth Hall, but residents have many close-by dining options. [4]. The closest is Ernie Davis Dining Hall, which opened in fall 2009 and is located about two minutes away. Prior to the opening of Ernie Davis, residents typically ate at Haven Dining Hall, which is about seven minutes walking distance or Shaw Dining Hall, which is about 15 minutes walking distance. Residents are also about five minutes away from Kimmel Dining, which differs from the buffet style of Dining Halls. Rather than using a meal plan, students pay for individual food items using cash, credit, debit, or SUper Food Card. Food offered at Kimmel Dining include Sbarro pizza, KFC, Burger King, sandwiches, ice cream and grocery items such as soda and chips.

Amenities

Booth Hall contains:

• Kitchen area on each floor

• Large lounge area on each floor

• Laundry Facility

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Boland – Brewster – Brockway Hall

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Boland, Brewster, and Brockway Hall are dormitories on the Syracuse University campus. They are located at 401 Van Buren St. They are three separate dormitories, but within the same complex, so they are often associated with one another. The dormitories were built in 1966.[1] The building in this complex holds a total of 788 students on 21 floors. All floors are coed by alternating rooms, but are single gender in each room. The room types include singles, split doubles, open doubles, triples, and four person suites. The BBB Facebook page is located at https://www.facebook.com/BBBatSU. The BBB complex is on both the Quad Shuttle and Connective Corridor bus routes, which can be found at http://centro.org/Syracuse-University-Service.aspx.

Boland, Brewster, and Brockway Hall. Photo Credit: Syracuse University. Creative Commons License.
Location

Boland, Brewster, and Brockway Hall are three dormitories within minutes of each other. It is often called BBB and is the farthest dormitory complex from the quad – the walk is about 20 minutes. The biggest downside of living in BBB is the distance, especially during the winter season.

Floor Plan and Room Set-Up

Boland Hall has 315 residents, Brewster Hall has 444 residents and Brockway Hall has 27 residents – the least of all of the dormitories. Brockway Hall only has one floor of dorm rooms, but it is essential to the residents of BBB because it contains a Dining Hall, a large study area, a computer cluster, an academic and activities center. The complex also includes a food court, a laundry room, a small fitness center, and a recreational space, all of which is open to the BBB residents.

Boland Hall has nine floors with eight devoted to rooming. The main floor consists of the main desk and mailboxes. The floors are coed by alternating rooms and have two bathrooms – one for females and one for males, which are next to each other. There is one room for the RA, three singles, and 16 split doubles. There is also a lounge area with a TV and couches. Boland Hall has two elevators and three sets of stairs.

Brewster Hall has 13 floors with 12 for rooming. There is only one elevator in Brewster Hall, but the wait is usually not too long. The main floor consists of the main desk and mailboxes. Brewster Hall is also coed by alternating rooms and has a lounge area, except for the seventh, eighth, ninth, 11th, and 12th floor. On floors one through six and 10, there is one room for the RA, one single, eight split doubles, and two four-person suites. The lounge areas on floors seven through nine and 11-12 do not have a lounge area, because those rooms have been converted to triples to accommodate admissions overflow.

Brockway Hall, which only has one floor for rooms, is also coed by alternating rooms. The floor consists of one room for the RA, two singles, and 12 open doubles. [2].

Dining Options

The closest Dining Hall to residents of BBB is Brockway Hall’s Dining Hall. The Brockway Dining Hall is described as one of the best dining halls on the Syracuse Campus. Hours for the dinning hall can be found at http://foodservices.syr.edu/diningcenters.cfm.

Amenities

BBB contains:

• Dining Hall

• Computer Cluster

• Laundry Room

• Small Fitness Center

• Academic and Activities Center

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Holden Observatory: A Short History

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November 18, 1887, Syracuse University: Visions of the cosmos flashed through the minds of the students, faculty, and community members of Syracuse as they sat in silence in Hendricks Chapel, listening to plans for the new Observatory. It was a time during which astronomy was still a completely unexplored horizon, a territory unknown. The possibilities seemed infinite to a University that had never pondered such oddities.

The Observatory has been a warrior on this campus. A 126-year-old building, it has stood strong against the daunting hand of time. Both its physical splendor and rich history make it something with which one should want to acquaint oneself. Understanding the individual history of Holden Observatory gives one a larger idea of the type of movement this school has gone through. It is a hidden gem, and even though it is tucked away behind a clustering of buildings nowadays, it stands as prominently on its own plot of land as brightly as when it was first opened.

 

E.F. Holden

Erastus Holden was born into a family of the lower class in Charlotte, NY in 1826. He was described as a hardworking man, and entered into the coal business as a young adult when he moved to Syracuse. He eventually became the Treasurer of Franklin Iron Manufacturing company . A correspondence ensued. The two men worked together in creating something that would foster education and leave a lasting impression on the campus; they named it Holden Observatory .

 

Opening Ceremony

The school was buzzing with excitement on the day of the Dedication Ceremony of Holden Observatory. So much anticipation rose on campus that one freshman claimed “there was no school”. On Friday, November 18, 1887, students, staff, and townspeople gathered in Hendricks Chapel to welcome the new building to the University. Beginning with Responsive Readings and prayer, the service included three speakers: Dr. Simon Newcomb, E.F. Holden, and Chancellor Sims.

Dr. Newcomb, an important lecturer of astronomy of the time, made a speech titled “The Place of Astronomy in the Sciences”. His claim revolved around the fact that even though astronomy was a very small, relatively new branch of science, it still held relevance because of its connections to the history of physics and related sciences. His array of references to past scientists and theories reminded the readers that he was, indeed, a professor. He opened his audience’s eyes to how much is left to be discovered in the cosmos, creating a speech that still rings true in the present day. It seems like one of his goals in speaking such a way about physics was to not only excite his listeners on the subject, but to help them understand why an observatory on campus will foster the minds of the students and surrounding community. The speech closes with less of a factual tone and more of an earnest one:

“The knowledge of the littleness of our place in the universe has done more for mankind, has been better for us, than any gratification of our material wants. A few centuries ago the appearance of a comet struck everyone with terror; in the simple thought that we now look upon a celestial visitor with no feeling but admiration for its beauty we have something which more than compensates for all the money and labor we have expended upon observatories and instruments.” . In 1980, the Observatory became a national landmark, which offered it protection and recognition .

Holden Observatory in the mid twentieth century. Credit: Naomi Falk, thanks to Syracuse University Archives

It wasn’t until 1991 that the building was actually . The process was a slow one, taking a couple of days to move the building just 190 feet, moving at four inches per hour. Costing the University $200,000, the building now sits nestled between Eggers, Crouse, and the Law Building on a small clearing

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Prohibition in Syracuse

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Overview

Prohibition was enacted in the United States when the Congress has passed the 18th Amendment on December 1917 . The associations focus was to promote an interest in broad political and economic reforms; the most vital one of the focus was an elimination of “the evils of liquor” . He was known for several issues including defending prohibition 38. When asked in a newspaper publication about the topic of prohibition and Syracuse University, he stated,

Two things must be kept entirely separate: (1) The attitude of the University toward indulgence in intoxicating liquors. That has been invariably the same since the origin of the University, and is practically the same or approximately the same in all leading educational institutions; drinking is not accepted by any as an academic accomplishment nor tolerated as a necessary feature of student life. This has no relation to politics or to methods of regulation of the traffic. Syracuse University’s attitude is the same now as it was in saloon days and as it will be under any system of regulation. (2) Of entirely different complexion is the University’s attitude towards the question of the best governmental method of handling the liquor traffic 40.

This publication from the Syracuse Journal suggests that the chancellor was stating the fact that drinking will not be considered as an accomplishment or goal of an individual. He furthermore states that alcohol has no relations to the student life whether if it’s academics or in organizations. Many students view drinking as in integral part of their lives. The second point he makes states the fact that the university had no relations on whether or how the liquor was trafficked into Syracuse University or the city itself as one of the major problems were bootleggers and illegal manufacturing of liquor at that time. While the second point isn’t much relevant, the firsts statement regarding prohibition is important since it relates to how the university views the consumption of alcohol. In addition to the statement given by the chancellor, the University had a policy in regards to alcohol which states,

“Indulgences in intoxicating liquors, purchasing the same or frequenting places where sold, also gambling, being abuses of student privileges and violations of the traditions and principles of the University, are forbidden by its regulations. A student by the act of registration agrees in honor to observe these regulations, and the University therefore must act toward any such indulgences with the utmost severity” 40.

This rule concludes that many students were advised to keep their drinking out of sight of authorities as it was deemed by the university to be in violation with the student’s honor code. Still drinking flourished outside of the campus as well as private properties as many individuals partook in the event without any reported repercussions from the authorities that were overseeing the alcohol consumption on campus as well as in the city.

Post Prohibition

Prohibition proved to be unfavorable to many individuals and lawmakers and in 1933, the 21st Amendment was ratified to repeal prohibition 42. After prohibition was repealed, many breweries in Syracuse re-opened, such as Zett’s, Bartels, Greenway, Moore and Quinn, and Haberle 17. Although some breweries had re-opened, many restrictive laws remained on the books that inhibited establishments of small breweries 17.

 

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A History of Archbold Stadium

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A postcard of the main entrance to Archbold Stadium. Copyright: Syracuse University Archives

John D. Archbold looks out over the stadium he founded. Copyright: Syracuse University Archives

Archbold Stadium was the first athletic stadium built at Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York. At the time of its construction it was one of only three concrete stadiums in the world and was deemed by many as “The Greatest Athletic Arena in America”. Opened in 1907, it served as a multi-purpose stadium for Syracuse University’s football, track, and field team. Archbold Stadium’s footprint is now the current location of The Syracuse University Carrier Dome.

Construction

Blueprints of Archbold Stadium seating. Copyright: Syracuse University Archives

Construction of the stadium took place from May 1, 1905 to early 1908.  It was located at the southeast corner of Steele Hall. When it was opened on September 25, 1907, the inside of the stadium was close enough to completion to accommodate the first game’s audience, but the exterior walls were not yet finished.

Syracuse Athletics

Archbold Stadium was designed from the ground up to accommodate Syracuse University’s football team, but it also hosted the track and field team who used the oval track.  On occasions, the baseball team would also use the field to practice.  During the Stadium’s 71-year lifespan, a total of 385 football games took place on the field.  The Orangemen franchise was one of the most prestigious in the country, with over 6 million spectators to witness it.  Great All-American runners like Jim Brown, Ernie Davis, Floyd Little, and Larry Csonka all were iconic athletes of the sport. 10 Ernie Davis, who wore the famous number 44, was the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy. In 1959 Davis along with Art Baker and Gerhard Schwedes who made up what was known as the “Dream Team,” went undefeated for the season and took home the National Championship. 11 The Orangemen played some of the most regarded teams like the Ivy Leagues, Yale, Dartmouth, Brown, Columbia, and Princeton.  Thanks to the world-class facilities, Syracuse football brought in some of the most talented athletes around. 10 Syracuse University has been a major contender in the sport from Archbold’s completion to present day.

Deconstruction

As time took its toll on the stadium, it started to look like the end of days for the historic arena.  The 71 year-old arena has seen its share of Syracuse winters and its age was beginning to show. The concrete grandstand was deteriorated and was demolished and the cement had become a web of cracks and chips. The drainage system no longer functioned and flooded locker rooms were a common occurrence. The rodent problem became such a problem that visiting teams had to prepare for the games off site. The once historic icon was now becoming a nuisance and an eyesore for the University.  Over the years, upgrades have been made to the structure to increase seating capacity, which at one point reached 40,000. 13 The initial cost of the stadium was $600,000, but with all the additions and maintenance, the overall cost was over $4 million. 10 But due to new fire codes and regulations, the legal capacity for the stadium was only just over 30,000.  In 1977, the College Football Association announced that NCAA stadiums must have a capacity of at least 33,000 people in order for there to be national telecasts.  In 1977, Vice Chancellor Clifford L. Winters started planning the demolition of Archbold Stadium and the construction of a new domed arena in its place. Demolition of the old stadium started immediately after the last season home game on November 11, 1978 and was completed in March 1979.  The $27 million structure named the Carrier Dome after a $2.75 million donation from the Carrier Corporation was the 5th largest domed stadium in the country.  At 7.5 acres, it just barely covers the footprint of Archbold Stadium. 13

Works Cited

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