Wisconsin School for the Deaf - The Wisconsin Times Vol. 134 No. 1 Fall 2012 | Page 13

An Historical Review of the Gyms at WSD Gym Number Year Gym #1 18541879 #2 18861958 #3 19101974 Location or Building Main Building Ariadna Hall #4 Name(s) of Gym Facts Unknown or no name given Small size gym located possibly on top floor or attic. Burnt in 1879; all history, photos, artifacts lost in the fire. Formerly called Originally used as a gym specifically for Old Gym gymnastics and swimming. Had a pool (#1) which was later converted to basketball courts. Razed in 1958. Built between 1908-1910 First used in 1910 State of the Art Gym – best in the area Contained Pool #2 in the basement Razed in 1974. Recently called Was Mr. Lee’s gym throughout his schooling Old Gym. and teaching/coaching career. 2012 renamed to Building was only 2 years old when Mr. Lee Lee Gym came to WSD at age 7 in 1939. 1937Between present Hannan Hall and Neesam Gym #5 1992North of Formerly called Construction completed in 1992. present Health New Gym. Renamed in 1997 for Frederick Neesam who Center, 1997 renamed to was Mr. Lee’s basketball coach and who also East of Lee Neesa