Card Gymnasium
Card Gymnasium is a multi-purpose arena in Durham, North Carolina. It was home to the Duke University Blue Devils basketball team from its opening in 1930 until Cameron Indoor Stadium opened in 1940. During its years as home to the men's basketball team, it had a capacity of approximately 4,000. It was originally named “Duke Gymnasium” before being named after former Blue Devils head basketball coach, Wilbur Wade Card, in 1958. It currently serves as the home to Duke Wrestling and Fencing.
Card Gym shown behind Krzyzewskiville | |
| Former names | Duke Gymnasium (1930–1958) |
|---|---|
| Location | 320 Towerview Drive Durham, NC 27708 |
| Coordinates | 35.997374°N 78.941392°W |
| Owner | Duke University |
| Operator | Duke University |
| Surface | Hardwood |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 1930 |
| Construction cost | $345,557 |
| Architect | Office of Horace Trumbauer |
| Tenants | |
| Duke Blue Devils (Wrestling, Fencing, Men’s Basketball 1930–1939) | |
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