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LSU master plan to restore Huey P. Long Field House revealed
Posted on 5/8/14 at 11:12 am
Posted on 5/8/14 at 11:12 am
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“Operationally, it’s not a need for it,” Tipton, a 1981 graduate of LSU said. “The pool wasn’t the reason people came but a part of the gathering experience." Tipton says the pool area can still be a part of the fabric within the new plan to make the field house as vibrant as it once was.
Under the master plan, the pool would return as it once was, but a “college lawn” would be put in place, leaving area for students and faculty members to gather for leisure time. But there will be a pool. Tipton says the plan includes building a long linear reflecting pool, which would bring activity to the lawn and reserve the legacy of the area.
Roger husser, director of lsu planning, design, & construction for the lsu office of facility services, said before LSU proceeds with any plans, they want to make sure its acceptable for the community at large. Husser says funding for the project would come from private entities, some grants and capital outlay funds from the state. The next step, Husser says, will include some community meetings and a possible feasibility study.
I guess it's better than letting it go to waste. Would love to see a pool like the old days, but I believe we are way beyond that. Way too much risk and insurance cost higher than giraffe pussy.
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Posted on 5/8/14 at 11:13 am to absolute692
Where will the Satanists have their ceremonies now?
Posted on 5/8/14 at 11:14 am to absolute692
I learned to swim in that pool, glad to see they are finally doing something 
Posted on 5/8/14 at 11:17 am to absolute692
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Would love to see a pool like the old days, but I believe we are way beyond that. Way too much risk and insurance cost higher than giraffe pussy.
That along with upkeep and maintenance are the problem. I think the structure and old architecture alone is incredible. To make that interior space a lawn of some type would be cool.
LSU will never install anything that has a fountain or requires aquatic maintenance. I have worked on many projects with them in school and professionally. They don't like or want them.
Posted on 5/8/14 at 11:26 am to absolute692
This actually sounds pretty cool
Posted on 5/8/14 at 11:28 am to absolute692
I swam in that pool for one of the last DZ Anchor Splash events.
Finished 1st and all of the bitches were on me like white on rice.
Finished 1st and all of the bitches were on me like white on rice.
This post was edited on 5/8/14 at 11:29 am
Posted on 5/8/14 at 11:29 am to absolute692
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Would love to see a pool like the old days, but I believe we are way beyond that.
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there will be a pool. Tipton says the plan includes building a long linear reflecting pool, which would bring activity to the lawn and reserve the legacy of the area.
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Way too much risk and insurance cost
poon. this is badass
Posted on 5/8/14 at 11:34 am to absolute692
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Tipton says the plan includes building a long linear reflecting pool
Hopefully it won't be a mosquito pit like the old reflecting pool by the Greek Theatre.
Posted on 5/8/14 at 11:40 am to absolute692
i went to LSU at the wrong time. Best time frame for sports, but worst in the transition of actually updating the facilities on campus. I literally passed out in spanish class because the ac was broken, in august. I overheated and had to get an iv.
Posted on 5/8/14 at 12:35 pm to absolute692
about damn time. It prolly wont be ready until after I graduate though 
Posted on 5/8/14 at 12:54 pm to absolute692
that's nice. Now can they finally do something about Middleton?
Posted on 5/8/14 at 1:49 pm to absolute692
Very happy to see this.
Posted on 5/8/14 at 2:28 pm to absolute692
Great news!
Posted on 5/8/14 at 2:41 pm to absolute692
My Facilities Management class got to tour this thing and our semester project was to figure out what we would choose to do with it. Our suggested keep everything the same as in the old days but have a retractable roof to cover the pool so it could be used at all times (yes, I know, expensive). It was cool to walk around in but it was pretty far gone. It's gonna take some work but it was awesome to go in there, since most recent and current students havent. This was the summer of 2011.
Posted on 5/8/14 at 3:25 pm to absolute692
The Huey P. Long Field House was vibrant because it was the Student Union Building (SUB) in the old days and housed the post office. Everybody came thru at least once a day. There were no cell phones, ect., at that time, so it was a big mixing and meeting place. The old doughnut machine was classic. Best doughnuts ever. I can still taste them.
LSU had about 8-9000 students when I was there. Everybody but Baton Rouge Students and veterans lived on campus. As the University grew to about 29-30000 the demographics changed and they built a new SUB. The old Field House decayed. It will never be the same regardless of how they refurbish and remodel it. IMO a waste of money unless it can be used for some specific activities to draw the students.
LSU had about 8-9000 students when I was there. Everybody but Baton Rouge Students and veterans lived on campus. As the University grew to about 29-30000 the demographics changed and they built a new SUB. The old Field House decayed. It will never be the same regardless of how they refurbish and remodel it. IMO a waste of money unless it can be used for some specific activities to draw the students.
Posted on 5/8/14 at 3:27 pm to absolute692
No pool sort of sucks but i guess i understand since they are building a huge pool in the new rec center.
Posted on 5/8/14 at 4:40 pm to absolute692
- How will this effect LSU Parking lots 105 & 106 ??
Posted on 5/8/14 at 4:44 pm to absolute692
Back in the early 70's we used to roller skate inside the Huey P. Long Field House. When did that end?
Posted on 5/9/14 at 9:06 am to absolute692
quote:not to mention that it likely wouldn't get enough use to justify the very high maintenance of a swimming pool that size. I think its a decent idea.
Would love to see a pool like the old days, but I believe we are way beyond that. Way too much risk and insurance cost high
Posted on 5/9/14 at 9:26 am to absolute692
Will they keep the indoor soccer / roller hockey rink?
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