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In the early 1900s, Cornell University’s population began to increase and Percy Field became no longer suitable for the growing number of athletes.
Because of the generous donation from Willard Straight ‘01, the construction of a field house was made possible. The contribution came in memory of his friend, Henry (Heinie) Schoellkopf ‘02, an outstanding football player and a "beloved gentle giant.” Schoellkopf Field was ready to open the fall of 1915.
Schoellkopf Field became a pioneer in the development of electric lighting for practices in games. In 1920, General Electric Company completed work on a flood searchlight system for the field, which was designed to illuminate the field without causing glare visible to the players. The project was of major importance to athletic teams, especially in the fall and winter months, when shortened hours of daylight cut down after-class practice time.
In June 1947, permanent steel stands on the west side of Schoellkopf Field were built boosting total stadium capacity to 25,597. In early 1971, it was announced that an anonymous donor had made a gift for turf on Schoellkopf Field. The new press box was built in 1986, and the stands have since been refurbished. Schoellkopf Field has become an irreplaceable part of Cornell’s athletic tradition and campus.
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