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I felt guilty about not getting my laps in today so I'm posting a swimming photo! I swim at the Texas Tech Aquatic Center; however this picture is the swimming pool in the Sport Science Center, frequently known as the "old men's gym." The Gymnasium for Men, plus a full size swimming pool and a Gymnasium for Women was built in 1961. The original Gymnasium, constructed in 1926, by J. B. Maxey from a design by Wyatt C. Hedrick, was condemned in 1982. As the Legislature was reluctant to pay for a gym in 1926, Tech asked for a barn which could also serve as a gym. The gym was thus nicknamed "The Barn" and athletes and livestock shared the space. The 11,700 foot building held up to 2,000 spectators. ("Old Gym Held Tech History," Texas Techsan, July/August 1984). The Sport Science Center, home of the Health, Exercise and Sport Science Department is scheduled for -- you guessed it -- demolition.