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The Muncie Fieldhouse has been the home to many special events throughout its 75 years. These events outside basketball make the building significant to the community. People have been able to see concerts, rallies, conventions, and the Community Christmas Sing in the Fieldhouse throughout its tenure on North Walnut Street. Following, are pictures of various events held at the Fieldhouse.

Exterior view of the Fieldhouse, circa 1930's

Auto show in the Fieldhouse, circa 1930's

Water battle outside the Fieldhouse state Firemen's convention, 1937

Boy scout circus, circa 1940's

Fieldhouse title transfer ceremony January 1943

Political rally, circa 1950's

Crowd waiting to enter the Fieldhouse, circa 1950's

Basketball game, circa 1950's

The Fieldhouse was the largest high school gymnasium in the nation for 30 years, now it ranks 16^th. Following is a list of the top 19 gyms in the nation.

High School Location Capacity

Statistics from the Star Press, December 8, 2003.

1	Chrysler New Castle 9,314
2	Anderson Wigwam Anderson 8,966
3	Seymour Seymour 8,110
4	Richmond Richmond 8,100
5	East Chicago East Chicago 8,050
6	Marion Marion 7,560
7	Dallas Dallas, Texas 7,500
8	Elkhart North Elkhart 7,373
9	Michigan City Michigan City 7,304
10	Gary West Gary 7,217
11	Lafayette Jefferson Lafayette 7,200
12	Southport Indianapolis 7,124
13	Washington Washington 7,090
14	Columbus North Columbus 7,071
15	Kokomo Kokomo 6,604
16	Muncie Central Muncie 6,576
17	San Antonio San Antonio, Texas 6,468
18	North Lawrence Bedford 6,347
19	Southridge Huntingburg 6,214