Hubbard Hall (Annapolis, Maryland)
Hubbard Hall, often called "The Boat House," is the historic home of the United States Naval Academy's rowing teams in Annapolis, Maryland. Located on Dorsey Creek, off of the Severn River, it was completed in 1930 for the 40-man heavyweight rowing team. It supports the men's lightweight and heavyweight teams and the women's team with over 200 members. The Academy is in the process of completing a new USD $20 million renovation of the entire building including the rowing tank.
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| Town or city | Annapolis, Maryland |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 38.9865007°N 76.4932942°W [1] |
| Completed | 1930 |
Hubbard Hall is named for Rear Admiral John Hubbard (1849-1932), a member of the Naval Academy's Class of 1870 who as oar stroke led a Navy crew to victory in 1870. The Hall was the first building at the Academy to be named after a living person.[2][3]
References
- "Feature Detail Report: Hubbard Hall". Geographic Names Information System.
- www.usna.edu Hubbard Hall
- Navy Crew 2001, pp. 3, 10.
External links
- Hubbard Hall. US Naval Academy website.
- Navy Crew Training Facilities. US Naval Academy website.
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