Amistad Gymnasium

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 sun symbols on the front of the building denote its year of completion.[2]

Amistad Gymnasium
Amistad Gymnasium
Location0.5 mi. E of NM 402, Amistad, New Mexico
Coordinates35°55′12″N 103°9′13″W
Area1 acre (0.40 ha)
Built1937 (1937)
Built byWPA
ArchitectJ. R. Islar
Architectural styleMission/Spanish Revival
MPSNew Deal in New Mexico MPS
NRHP reference No.96000264[1]
NMSRCP No.1622
Significant dates
Added to NRHPMarch 15, 1996
Designated NMSRCPJanuary 26, 1996

The gymnasium was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.[3]

See also

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. Kammer, David (September 30, 1995). "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: Amistad Gymnasium". National Park Service. Retrieved October 23, 2014. Accompanied by photos.
  3. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.


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