The Graham Gymnasium is a historic building on the campus of Western New Mexico University in Silver City, New Mexico. It was built in 1936,[2] making it one of the last buildings of the original campus completed.[3] An extension was built in 1977–1978.[3] The original building was designed in the Mission Revival style by architect John Gaw Meem, with a Zia sun symbol.[3] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since September 22, 1988.[1]

Graham Gymnasium
The Graham Gymnasium in 2010
Graham Gymnasium is located in New Mexico
Graham Gymnasium
LocationFlorida Street, WNMU, Silver City, New Mexico
Coordinates32°46′36″N 108°17′06″W / 32.77667°N 108.28500°W / 32.77667; -108.28500 (Graham Gymnasium)
Area2 acres (0.81 ha)
Built1936 (1936)
ArchitectJohn Gaw Meem
Architectural styleMission Revival
MPSNew Mexico Campus Buildings Built 1906--1937 TR
NRHP reference No.88001554[1]
Added to NRHPSeptember 22, 1988

References

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  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. ^ Nathanson, Rick (March 12, 2002). "Silver City Value. Western New Mexico University Offers Affordable Education in a Picturesque Area". Albuquerque Journal. p. 25. Retrieved January 31, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ a b c "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Graham Gymnasium". National Park Service. Retrieved January 31, 2019. With accompanying pictures