What’s in a Name?
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1904 BRYA N L I BR A RY
BL AC K FOR D HALL
1937
CENTENNI AL GY M NA SI U M
C E N T E N N I A L GY M N A S I U M
P E N DL E T ON H A L L
In anticipation of Episcopal High School’s centennial in 1939, Centennial Gymnasium was constructed in 1937 with gifts from Old Boys and friends of Episcopal High School. Its predecessor, Stewart Gym, was constructed before basketball court dimensions were standardized, and therefore it lacked sidelines. The two side-by-side courts of Centennial Gym met the requirements of a modern basketball court, as well as the indoor athletic needs of the School at the time.
In 1950, Pendleton Hall was constructed to accommodate functions that had outgrown Liggett Hall. Until the construction of Callaway Chapel in 1990, Pendleton Hall also served as the School’s chapel. The building continues to function as an auditorium and the home of Episcopal’s performing arts program. Pendleton Hall is named in honor of Episcopal High School’s first Headmaster, William Nelson Pendleton, who
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