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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Thursday, November 2, 1967
The walls fall as old Robinson passes into history
Kansan Photos by Bill Seymour
Sophomore Party
Gentleman J and The Good Tymes
- Free pitcher to every couple
- In free with class card
- $1.50 per guest
Friday, Nov. 3
8 to 12
RED DOG INN
As the time arrived Wednesday for the steel ball attached to a crane to crash against the walls of old Robinson Gymnasium, hundreds of KU students gathered outside the bulding to watch the demolition.
Their expressions varied. Some appeared awe struck, while others looked as though they wished the old building didn't have to be destroyed.
Some took notes furiously; others stood and laughed at the awkwardness of the whole affair.
Threatening skies, filled with dark, heavy clouds, prevailed overhead. A light fog was drifting in from the north. The day was dreary, for KU was losing one of its most celebrated landmarks.
The history of the gymnasium is brief. It was built in 1907 at a cost of $500,000, only a fraction of the amount of the proposed $5.8 million Humanities building, scheduled to be built on the site.
The new building is expected to have 26 stories, special inter- structure parking area and ultra modern study and classroom facilities.
The Irreverency of the Church A Dialogue by: Steve Heeren and members of the UCCF community
Supper 5:30 Program following
UCCF Center
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