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J. Joseph Tansey was appointed to the Wentworth faculty in
1932 as an English instructor and athletic coach. In 1942
he was called to serve in the U.S. Army Air Corps, and was
discharged with the rank of Colonel.
He returned to Wentworth Institute in 1945, and in 1955 was
appointed the first Dean of Students. In 1963 Wentworth honored
his many years of loyalty and dedication to the cause of higher
education.
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- Built in 1969
- Architects - Steffian, Steffian, and Bradley
- Tansey Gymnasium and Nelson Recreation Center originally
housed recreational facilities, basketball courts,
athletic locker rooms, and athletic offices. Presently,
Wentworth has expanded the Center to include weight
training facilities and equipment.
- Building key - Building 9
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Tansey Gymnasium and Nelson Recreation Center
drawing proposal
1970 photograph by Lenscraft Studio Inc. |
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Tansey Gynasium and Nelson Recreation Center
from the Wentworth quadrangle
Photograph--date unknown. |
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Tansey Gymnasium and Nelson Recreation Center
1998 photograph |
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Tansey Gymnasium and Nelson Recreation Center
1998 photograph |
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Tansey Gymnasium--basketball courts
1998 photograph |
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