Pratt Gymnasium at Amherst College

Pratt Gymnasium at Amherst College

Amherst (Mass.)

This building was completed in 1884, and cost $68,000. It received its name in honor of Mr. Charles M. Pratt, of the class of 1879, through whose generosity it was erected. The first floor contained the office of the Professor of Hygiene and Physical Culture, large dressing rooms and main hall. The second floor contained, among other rooms, a billiard room. In the basement were found the baseball cage, bowling alleys and sparring room.

Lovell, John L., 1825-1903

Jones Library Special Collections

Circa 1890

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Is part of the John Lovell Photograph Collection. Jones Library Special Collections

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English

Photographs

LOV0059

Photograph

3.7 x 5.9 in.

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