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War Memorial Gymnasium
1001 University Ave.
Moscow, ID 83844
Opened: January 1, 1928
War Memorial Gymnasium is a 2,500 seat multi-purpose indoor arena on the campus of the University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho. Opened 96 years ago in November 1928, the venue honors state residents who gave their lives in the service of their country in World War I.

The architectural style is Tudor-Gothic and is heavily buttressed; the chief architect was David C. Lange, the head of the university's architecture department. The west end addition was built from 1951–52, and the building was renovated in 1954. Ivy partially covers the brick and concrete exterior, which is decorated with crouching football player gargoyles and stained glass windows. The elevation at street level is approximately 2,600 feet above sea level.

Its predecessor was the original gymnasium (and armory), located directly east; constructed in 1904; it has been reconfigured and continues on campus as the "Art and Architecture South" building. During its time as the varsity basketball venue, it was also a library, with bookshelves along the walls. After the Memorial Gym opened, it became the women's gym.

Memorial Gymnasium was the primary home of Vandal basketball until January 1976, replaced by the newly-enclosed Kibbie Dome; the Dome's basketball configuration was renamed "Cowan Spectrum" in early 2001. Future hall of famer Gus Johnson played for the Vandals during the 1962–63 season, and the "Mem Gym" was frequently sold out, with the attendance estimated at 3,800. During the 1940s and early 1950s, Idaho had a nationally prominent boxing team; over five thousand attended a dual meet against Palouse neighbor Washington State in 1950. It was dropped by the university as an intercollegiate sport in 1954, and discontinued by the NCAA after 1960.
Last 10 Games
Date Opponents Result
Feb 21, 1959Cal @ Idaho 65 - 46
Jan 21, 1939Oregon @ Idaho 35 - 31
Jan 20, 1939Oregon @ Idaho 38 - 30