For more than half a century; William Neal Reynolds Coliseum was at the forefront of college basketball. When filled to capacity; 12;000 fans joined together to create the noise and heat that defined game night. Indeed; Reynolds Coliseum brought big-time basketball to the South. Most area residents know Reynolds as home to the popular Dixie Classic basketball tournament and the North Carolina State Universitys Wolfpack championship sports teams. Surprisingly; this building was not constructed specifically for basketball. Like the state of North Carolina; the coliseums origins grew from agriculture; and it was significantly shaped by the impact of World War II. As home to the long-standing Friends of the College series; the coliseum helped extend cultural events to the general public by promoting "seven shows for seven dollars." It has hosted presidents and protesters; circuses and symphonies; tractor demonstrations and rock concerts. And yes; for one ten-year stretch; more people watched college basketball games in Reynolds Coliseum than in any other campus arena in America. This volume captures more than 50 years of North Carolina history from the best seat in the house; highlighting the people and events that shaped the building as much as any architects pencil.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Why do I love it? My wife and IBy V.C. McQuiddyWhy do I love it? My wife and I. Ridgewood High School sweethearts back in 1961. think Ridgewood was and is a special community. We grew up there in the 50s and 60s and have never found a place quite like it. Veterans Field was between my house and my wifes so we often walked our respective dogs at night so we could meet. Graydon Pool. which has faced some recent controversy is like no other swimming facility I have ever seen or heard of. Leave it alone. The book is a comprehensive story of the evolution of Ridgewood. a town people have heard of even on the West Coast where we now live. Anyone interested in the development of a bedroom community with great facilities and strong family values. should have wished to have been raised there. Excellent job Vincent. Clay and Maryann McQuiddy. Irvine. CA.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great history of RidgewoodBy Jan C.If you are from Ridgewood you will love this book. It has so much information. History of the town and lots of pictures. Found out my faamily built the 6th home in Ridgewood.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A real treat!By Christian ALots of great pictures and information.
