Also Known As: Designated Memorial Hall in 1959, but commonly called Memorial Gym or the Old Gym. Its original name was The Indoor Athletic Field.

Named For: In memory of Ripon students who lost their lives in WW I and WW II, and later for those who died during the Korean War and the Vietnam Conflict, the building was renamed Memorial Gymnasium in 1951. A memorial plaque is mounted on a stone in front of Memorial Hall and contains the names of Ripon College students who died in wartime duty.

Location: Elm Street, north of Seward Street.

Date of Construction: 1911.

Capacity: Approximately 1400 people.

Former Uses: Originally built as an "Indoor Athletic Field," it consisted of a basketball floor bordered by a running track with an earth surface and raised gallery for spectators. In 1918, the gym floor was remodeled to provide a surface for basketball, indoor baseball, tennis, indoor soccer, as well as other events. Following a fund drive after World War II, the building was enlarged to its present form. It continued to be used as the college gymnasium until replaced by Storzer in 1967. Memorial Hall was also used for a variety of campus needs: registration for classes, print studio for the Art department, recreation, dances, intramural athletics, music events such as Milwaukee Symphony concerts, and other special community-oriented activities sponsored by the College.

Alterations: Remodeled in 1957. In 1980, the Kresge Foundation offered a challenge grant to remodel East, West and Memorial Halls.

Razed: 1999

References: Tomkies, p.4; Pictorial Review, p.9; Fact Sheet, p.8.