Romney Hall grand opening.

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Romney Hall grand opening.

Post by AFCAT » Fri Nov 12, 2021 9:19 pm

I know this is not really sports related but Romney used to be a gymnasium, so....., here are some photos I took today of the grand opening. If you have ever been in Romney before this revitalization, then you will know how big a deal this is.

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You can see the impressions from the wood grain in the forms used back in the 1920s when the poured the concrete.
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ROTC section
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I like that they saved as much of the old building as they could.

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Old basketball arena now named for President Cruzado.

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Saved the old windows and put new glass inserts on the inside.

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Saved part of the old basketball floor, installed over 50 years ago.

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Re: Romney Hall grand opening.

Post by BelgradeBobcat » Fri Nov 12, 2021 9:48 pm

Absolutely magnificent!



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Post by wbtfg » Fri Nov 12, 2021 10:58 pm

Wow!



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Post by catsrback76 » Fri Nov 12, 2021 11:05 pm

Amazing transformation. I can still remember running laps on the upstairs running track and hitting the banked corners and the sound it made. Also watching VBall practice and intramurals etc was always a great diversion while working out.

Now, it's a cool new space for meetings and learning! =D^



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Post by ilovethecats » Fri Nov 12, 2021 11:14 pm

Thanks for those. Bitter sweet as that was my favorite gym in town growing up. But love the new look and love how they incorporated the court.



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Post by BelligerentBobcat » Sat Nov 13, 2021 12:55 am

Wow. Very cool



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Post by Bobcat4Ever » Sat Nov 13, 2021 4:10 am

Thanks for the pictures! So many memories. The room on the bottom level with the big concrete beams overhead — played intramural basketball in there and those beams blocked many a nice corner jumper. The rule was “play it”. I played on that upstairs floor many, many times — and attended my first sporting event of any kind there when my parents took me to watch my uncle play for the Eastern Montana Yellowjackets in the winter of 1951-1952. I was two years old and got hooked on basketball. My uncle is still doing very well, by the way.



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Post by WeedKillinCat » Sat Nov 13, 2021 10:33 am

I remembered shooting hoops with my wife in the early 90's on Friday nights in there. What a transformation!!


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Post by Cataholic » Sat Nov 13, 2021 11:00 am

Another incredible project for this leadership team! So proud to be a Bobcat!



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Re: Romney Hall grand opening.

Post by wbtfg » Sat Nov 13, 2021 1:57 pm

Thanks to the legislature for finally approving this. Also thanks to waded and MSU leadership for advocating so tirelessly.



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Re: Romney Hall grand opening.

Post by Rich K » Sat Nov 13, 2021 10:19 pm

Took a walk through of Romney Hall today before the game. Excellent finished product that preserves the nostalgic feel of the building. A+


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Post by The Butcher » Mon Nov 15, 2021 8:50 am

Thank you for sharing the photos.

I remember going to the gym during winter conditioning and using the gym a few times (basketball must have had all the other spaces at the field house). I am really impressed with the effort to keep the historic feeling with the renovation.



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