Lawrence, KANSAS - Kansas State University - Robinson Gymnasium For Sale

Lawrence, KANSAS - Kansas State University - Robinson Gymnasium: The University of Kansas (KU) is a public research university with its main campus in Lawrence, Kansas, United States. It is governed by the Kansas Board of Regents. Founded March 21, 1865, the university was opened in 1866 under a charter granted by the Kansas State Legislature in 1864 and legislation passed in 1863 under the state constitution, which was adopted two years after the 1861 admission of the former Kansas Territory as the 34th state into the Union. As of fall 2025, 27,212 students were enrolled at the Lawrence and Edwards campuses. Completed in May 1907 at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Robinson Gymnasium was the school’s first dedicated gymnasium, influenced by Dr. James Naismith and named for Kansas\' first governor, Charles Robinson. It served as a key athletic facility, hosting basketball, before later venues were built.Key historical points include:- Design & Purpose: Influenced by Dr. James Naismith, basketball\'s inventor.- First Events: While built for athletics, the first formal event held in the gym was the Junior Prom.- Function: Known for hosting high school tournaments and campus registration.- Role in KU Basketball: Preceded the Hoch Auditorium and Allen Fieldhouse eras.This White Border Era (1915-30) postcard is in good condition. C. T. American Art Company No. A-4731