Edwards Gymnasium

Edwards Hall is a 1,800-seat multi-purpose arena at Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware, Ohio, located on Sandusky Street. It is home to the Wesleyan Battling Bishops swimming and handball teams. It was named for the late John Edwards, who served on the Board of Trustees of the University and was a major benefactor to the university.

Edwards Hall
LocationOhio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH 43015
OwnerOhio Wesleyan University
OperatorOhio Wesleyan University
Capacity1,800
SurfaceRecaflex track surface
Construction
Broke ground1906
Opened1906
Architectn/a
Tenants
Wesleyan Battling Bishops (indoor track & field)
Edwards Gymnasium/Pfieffer Natatorium
LocationOWU Main Campus, S. Sandusky St.
Coordinates40°17′41″N 83°4′3″W
Arealess than one acre
Built1905
ArchitectJ.W. Yost; Feick & Son
MPSOhio Wesleyan University TR
NRHP reference No.85000632[1]
Added to NRHPMarch 18, 1985

In 1985, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places along with the Pfieffer Natatorium.[1]

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