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ISHOF chooses new location. (Around the Industry).(International Swimming Hall of Fame)(Brief Article)
After considering offers from more than two dozen cities, the International Swimming Hall of Fame has chosen Hollywood, Fla., as the site of its new swimming complex and museum, according to ISHOF officials.
Despite a $7.4 million renovation in 1988 to upgrade the recreational swimming section, among other aspects, the 36-year-old Hall of Fame in Fort Lauderdale is outdated and ill-equipped to host international swim competitions, said Sam Freas, ISHOF president.
The new, $30 million ISHOF will he designed by Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum, the St. Louis architectural firm that designed Olympic Stadium in Sydney, Australia; Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore; and Coors Field in Denver.
While ISHOF backed this plan, city commissioners nixed the ...
- International Swimming Hall of Fame Implements Plan to Eliminate Drowning.
- Press release article from: PR Newswire May 9, 2007 700+ words
...LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Swimming Hall of Fame of Fort Lauderdale, FL (ISHOF) and...ISHOF/TSI who will provide support and the International Swimming Hall of Fame's brand. ISHOF Director Bruce Wigo...
- The local dive: International Swimming Hall of Fame.
- Newspaper article from: South Florida Sun-Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, FL) June 28, 2007 700+ words
...popularity transferred to its 1965 replacement, the International Swimming Hall of Fame & Aquatic Center, which was built...4708 or hcmccalla@sun-sentinel.com. International Swimming Hall of Fame & Aquatic Center, 1 Hall of Fame...
- ISHOF embroiled in internal war.(Newsroom)(The International Swimming Hall of...
- Magazine article from: Aquatics International Yu, Rin-rin September 1, 2004 700+ words
The international Swimming Hall of Fame's long-running battle over a location for its...fervent letters against him. The "financial situation of the International Swimming Hall of Fame has continually gone down since Sam Freas became associated...
- International Swimming Hall of Fame.(Seeks new home in Fort Lauderdale)(Brief...
- Magazine article from: Florida Trend November 1, 2001 700+ words
City officials are gearing up efforts to lure the Fort Lauderdale landmark International Swimming Hall of Fame. Hall of Fame officials are seeking a new home after their efforts to expand in Fort Lauderdale snagged on the city...
- The International Swimming Hall of Fame's. (In the News).(new home in Pompano...
- Magazine article from: Florida Trend March 1, 2002 700+ words
The International Swimming Hall of Fame's search for a new home has moved to Pompano Beach as city officials there move forward with negotiations to bring the...
- ISHOF announces new CEO.(International Swimming Hall of Fame )(Brief Article)
- Magazine article from: Aquatics International June 1, 2005 700+ words
The International Swimming Hall of Fame recently appointed Bruce Wigo as president and CEO of the Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based organization. The appointment...
- ISHOF honors heroic deeds.(International Swimming Hall of Fame awards )(Brief...
- Magazine article from: Aquatics International April 1, 2005 700+ words
In an effort to recognize the public's role in drowning prevention, The International Swimming Hall of Fame is introducing a Heroic Deed Award program to honor members of the public who save people from drowning. To be eligible...
- ISHOF eyes Daytona Beach.(Newsroom)(International Swimming Hall of Fame)
- Magazine article from: Aquatics International Dumas, Bob February 1, 2004 700+ words
Officials at the International Swimming Hall of Fame are hoping the third time is the charm. After outgrowing its current facility in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., the organization...
Source: HighBeam Research, ISHOF chooses new location. (Around the Industry).(International...