A 'true community center' went up in flames 75 years ago in Missouri

Seventy-five years ago this month, Cape Girardeau lost its "true community center."On the morning of Tuesday, Feb. 17, 1948, fire destroyed the 21-year-old Houck Field House on the State College campus. Not only was the field house the home of the Indians' basketball games, it also housed hoop competition for Cape Girardeau Central High School, College High School and the Sunday School League.
- PUB DATE: 2/21/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Southeast Missourian