which often had the best view of the games. During one game in Bynum, the ladder gave way due to their weight and students were injured. While playing in Bynum Gymnasium, the Tar Heels joined the Southern Conference prior to the 1921–22 season. The team won the regular season championship in 1923 and 1924, while winning their post–season conference tournament in 1922 and 1924. The Tar Heels played thirteen seasons in Bynum and ended with a record of 61–15 (.803) in 76 total games. After the Tar Heels' departure On January 15, 1924, it was announced that the remodeling of Bynum Gymnasium was completed and it was reopened to students. The renovation was performed by Atwood and Nash. The modifications included reinforcing of the gallery and roof. The Tar Heel wrote that with the men's basketball team's relocation to the Tin Can, that it would not be as highly trafficked, thus allowing for more physical education courses. In October 1938, it was announced that $25,000 had been granted towards the gym again. Upon completion of the renovation, the facility would host the University press that had been using the basement floor. In addition, a third floor will be added to house the journalism department and news bureau. It was thought that the new location would greatly relieve the press' previous crowded conditions. Atwood and Weeks announced that the construction would start in December 1938. The building now maintains an administrative purpose including containing the cashier's office and contains offices for the Dean of Graduate Studies and the University counsel. References Footnotes Citations Bibliography External links Basketball venues in North Carolina Defunct college basketball venues in the United States Demolished buildings and structures in North Carolina Indoor arenas in North Carolina North Carolina Tar Heels basketball venues Frank Pierce Milburn buildings 1904 establishments in North Carolina Sports venues completed in 1904