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About the
Downtown Athletic Club
Locally and family owned and operated since opening its doors in 1985, the DAC is rooted in supporting our vibrant neighborhood and surrounding communities. For over 35 years, the Downtown Athletic Club (DAC) has been committed to providing exemplary service and world-class experiences in the heart of downtown Eugene. We believe that when we take care of one another, we all thrive.
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Management Team
Fun Facts About the DAC
The DAC opened in 1985, and the same family still owns it today.
The club resides in 3 historical downtown Eugene buildings.
Ax Billy was the department store built in 1909-1910, and was said to be the 2nd largest department store in Oregon at the time.
The building adjacent to the DAC was built in 1905 as a playhouse under the name of “Rex Theater”. It was purchased by the DAC in 1987.
The third, and final, building was purchased in 1994. The historic J.J. Newberry Building, across the street, was once a 5-and-dime store.
The Bennetts restored the J.J. Newberry neon sign in October 2010 after being off for 25 years.
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