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Dahlgren Hall

Annapolis, MD

Opened: January 1, 1903

Closed: March 31, 1956

Dahlgren Hall, located in Annapolis, Maryland, was designed by architect Ernest Flagg in 1898, was completed in 1903. It was named for Rear Admiral John A. Dahlgren, U. S. Navy, a Civil War inventor of scientifically designed, large-caliber naval guns. Dahlgren Hall has served variously as an armory, indoor drill area and a Weapons Department laboratory.

Starting in 1903, Dahlgren Hall was also the festive scene for basketball games, graduations (one of the most prolific sites on the Yard to this day), and many "hops", the fun dances hosted by the Brigade. The annual USNA Ring Dance where the 2nd class midshipmen receive their class rings has taken place here for many years. Dahlgren Hall is given a gorgeous update to align the current year's theme and couples walk in grand style through a carpeted dias underneath a gigantic gilded representation of their class ring, complete with glowing crystals. While the Ring Dance was moved in 1957 to Radford Terrace between Michelson and Chauvenet Halls or Forrest Sherman Field-and the dances followed suit, today, the dances have returned to Dahlgren Hall and traditions continue. From 1974-2006, it delighted midshipmen and locals alike with a full sized ice rink for hockey and winter skating, until the Brigade Sports Complex was built in 2006.

Last 10 Games
Date	Opponents	Result

Mar 2, 1957	Army @ Navy	47 - 58
Feb 23, 1957	Maryland @ Navy	55 - 56
Feb 6, 1957	Penn State @ Navy	48 - 53
Feb 2, 1957	Duke @ Navy	69 - 71
Jan 30, 1957	Temple @ Navy	70 - 58
Jan 9, 1957	VMI @ Navy	57 - 82
Dec 8, 1956	Pennsylvania @ Navy	57 - 80
Feb 25, 1956	Manhattan @ Navy	93 - 85
Feb 11, 1956	Notre Dame @ Navy	70 - 63
Feb 8, 1956	Pittsburgh @ Navy	64 - 81