Amistad Gymnasium
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Amistad Gymnasium | |
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| Location | Amistad, New Mexico |
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| Coordinates | 35°55′12″N 103°09′13″W / 35.92000°N 103.15361°WCoordinates: 35°55′12″N 103°09′13″W / 35.92000°N 103.15361°W |
| Built | 1937 |
| Architect | J. R. Islar, WPA |
| Architectural style | Pueblo Revival |
| NRHP Reference # | 96000264 |
| Added to NRHP | 1996 |
The Amistad Gymnasium is a historic gymnasium located in Amistad, New Mexico. The gymnasium was proposed in 1935 by the Works Progress Administration; construction was completed in 1937. The WPA built many gymnasiums in rural New Mexico during the Great Depression, as these projects provided jobs and a community meeting place to residents. The gymnasium in Amistad was no different, as it created roughly 50 construction jobs and hosted community dances, gatherings, and sporting events. The building has a Pueblo Revival style design with Art Deco influences, reflecting the WPA's tradition of incorporating local styles into modern designs. Two Zia suns on the front of the building denote its year of completion.[1]
The gymnasium was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ Kammer, David (September 30, 1995). "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: Amistad Gymnasium" (PDF). National Park Service. Retrieved October 23, 2014. Accompanied by photos.
- ↑ Staff (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
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