Baker Rink

Other Names: Hobart Baker Memorial Rink, Baker Hotel

Date of Commission: 1922

Date of Occupancy: 1923

Other Dates in Building's History:

Dec 1927: Seating added to western end; the bleacher seats raised slightly.

June 1942: Parents of freshmen hockey donate plaque.

1944: University Gym burns down and the floor of rink converted to temporary gym floor. East end promenade enclosed in glass.

1946: Returning veterans cause enrollment surge. Temporary cots set up in Baker Rink for 200 students.

Nov 1947: Upstairs lounge burns.

1958-60: Renovations made including new lighting, refrigeration, additional locker rooms, rest rooms, east end stands. Also, new roof and gutters installed.

Architect(s): Coy and Rice, New York

Donor(s): Anonymous ; Alumni and Friends

Named for: Hobart Amory Hare Baker, Class of 1914

Other Agent(s): United Fireproofing Company of NY (builder of)

Materials: Princeton Stone (Lockatong argillite); Slate

Function: Gymnasium; Ice Skating Rink

Style: Collegiate Gothic

Baker Rink Additions

Date of Commission: 1984

Date of Occupancy: 1984

Other Dates in Building's History:

1983/4: Renovations made including the addition of underground locker rooms, installation of fiberglass seats, scoreboard, press box, and glass enclosed walkway built along north and south exterior.

3 Feb 1985: Re-dedication of rink.

Architect(s): Harrison Fraker, Inc. ; Martin M. Bloomenthal

Other Agent(s): E. Clifford Durell, North Hills, Pa. (builder of)