Houck Field House Scrapbook

Collection — Box: 2572, Scrapbook: 001

Identifier: 2007.099

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Includes photographs and newspaper articles detailing the history of Houck Field House [Houck Stadium]. Also contains the Capaha Arrow issue of the Field House dedication, invitations, football game programs, and reports of the Field House’s destruction.

Dates

Creation: 1927-1948

Rights Statement

Materials in this collection may be protected by copyright law (Title 17, U.S. Code).

Biographical / Historical

After completion in 1930, the Houck Field House and Stadium were named in honor of Louis Houck, a local railroad entrepreneur; however, the Field House was destroyed in a fire and rebuilt in 1951. The field house was renovated in 1987 and 1995 to a better accommodate the women’s volleyball and gymnastics competitions. Today, Houck field house seats around 1000 fans and hosts numerous events throughout the year. It is home to Southeast’s Athletic Department and ticket office and the original home of Southeast’s championship basketball teams. The Field House is the home base and locker room facility for the baseball program, and it is also used for various athletic tournaments and team practices.