Swisher Gymnasium is a 1,360-seat multi-purpose arena[1][2] in Jacksonville, Florida. Built in 1953,[3] it is currently the home to the Jacksonville University Dolphins men and women's basketball teams. Prior to the 2015–16 season, Jacksonville played its home games at both Swisher Gymnasium and the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena.[2][4]
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| Location | On Dolphin Drive east of intersection of University Oaks Drive and University Blvd North Jacksonville, Florida 32211 |
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| Coordinates | 30°21′01″N 81°36′18″W / 30.35028°N 81.60500°W |
| Owner | Jacksonville University |
| Operator | Jacksonville University |
| Capacity | 1,360[1][2] |
| Surface | Multi-surface |
| Construction | |
| Built | 1953[3] |
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| Jacksonville Dolphins men's basketball (1953–1969, 1999–present) Jacksonville Dolphins women's basketball (1999–present) | |
In addition to athletic contests, Vice President Lyndon Baines Johnson addressed students in 1963 at the gymnasium. Swisher Gymnasium was also used for several concerts including Dionne Warwick (November 9, 1967), Billy Joel (March, 1975), and K.C. and the Sunshine Band (September 7, 1979).[3] Swisher Gymnasium was also a contender as a site for one of the 2016 Presidential Debates, but was not selected as a finalist.[5][6]