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100 Years of Ohio Stadium: The History of The 'Shoe

with OSU University Archivist Tamar Chute

Called the Horseshoe since it opened in 1922, Ohio Stadium has been home to football games, graduations, concerts, and more. Tamar Chute explores the history and stories of Ohio Stadium at 100 years.

Fondly called the Horseshoe since it opened in 1922, Ohio Stadium is a massive structure that holds just over 102,000 fans. Although football has always been its main purpose, the stadium’s designers successfully predicted that it would be much more. Throughout its history, the walls of the ‘Shoe have seen track stars breaking records, students living underneath its stands, musical guests belting out a favorite tune, and parents beaming as their children receive their degrees. The traditions and stories surrounding Ohio Stadium are as diverse as those who have been there. Join University Archivist Tamar Chute to learn more about the history and stories of Ohio Stadium.

Speaker Bio:

Tamar Chute is the University Archivist and Head of Archives at The Ohio State University. As Head of Archives, Chute manages the University Archives, Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center Archival Program, and Ohio Congressional Archives. She regularly gives presentations on all aspects of university history, including the University’s founding, student traditions and activities, buildings on campus, and OSU then-and-now.

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