Word: acquaticus
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Dates: during 1952-1952
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...though, the IAB's history, like the building itself, has been solid and unspectacular. Its beginning, however, was enlivened by a sense of mystery brought on by the fact that the building's donor refused to make himself known even to former Director of Athletics William J. Bingham. "Alumnus Acquaticus", as he preferred to be known, first offered the University $100,000 for a swimming pool in 1926, and then, after a series of confidential talks, agreed to give a total of $250,000 for an athletic building. The University was to supply whatever additional funds were needed...
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