Bear Down Gym, Athletic facility at University of Arizona, Tucson, United States
The Bear Down Gym spans across 0.3 acres with a capacity of 6,000 spectators and features classic architectural elements from the 1920s era.
Built in 1926 by architect Roy Place for $130,000, the Bear Down Gym served as the primary basketball venue for University of Arizona until 1973.
The gymnasium appears in the 1984 film Revenge of the Nerds, where it represented the gymnasium of the fictional Adams College.
The facility now functions as a student resource center, offering tutoring services, writing assistance, and academic support programs for STEM subjects.
The building includes an 1,800-square-foot fitness area with modern equipment and an interfaith meditation space on the lower level.
Location: Arizona
Inception: 1926
Architects: Roy Place
Official opening: 1926
Capacity: 6000
GPS coordinates: 32.23111,-110.95000
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:29
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