Historical Architecture Complex of University of Shanghai—Gymnasium

Historical Architecture Complex of University of Shanghai—Gymnasium

The Historical Architecture Complex of University of Shanghai—Gymnasium is a protected cultural heritage site of Shanghai.

The gymnasium was constructed in 1918 with a donation of $18,100 from Colonel E. H. Haskell of Boston, USA, and was completed that same year. The two-story building has a red brick facade, and its pointed arch entrance showcases Gothic architectural elements. In 1932, after the construction of the women’s gymnasium on the southern part of the campus, this building was renamed the North Gymnasium. It now functions as the Student Activity Center of the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology.

On the 10th day of the first lunar month in 1918, the gymnasium (Haskell Gymnasium) was completed and inaugurated. The building cost a total of $18,100 and was solely funded by Colonel E. H. Haskell of Boston, USA. It measures 110 feet in length, 50 feet in width, has two stories, and includes a covered walkway. In July of that year, with a donation from Dr. James W. Southworth of Missouri, 124.7 mu (approximately 20.5 acres) of land south of the campus was purchased, along with an additional 12.9 mu (about 2.1 acres) of riverside land. Together with the existing riverside land, the total area reached 303 mu (about 50 acres), providing ample space for sports facilities and other structures.