Graham Gymnasium

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
LocationFlorida Street, WNMU, Silver City, New Mexico
Coordinates32°46′36″N 108°17′06″W
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
  1. "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. "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Graham Gymnasium". National Park Service. Retrieved January 31, 2019. With accompanying pictures
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