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
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
N.M. State Register of Cultural Properties
Amistad Gymnasium
Location	0.5 mi. E of NM 402, Amistad, New Mexico
Coordinates	35°55′12″N 103°9′13″W
Area	1 acre (0.40 ha)
Built	1937
Built by	WPA
Architect	J. R. Islar
Architectural style	Mission/Spanish Revival
MPS	New Deal in New Mexico MPS
NRHP reference No.	96000264[1]
NMSRCP No.	1622
Significant dates
Added to NRHP	March 15, 1996
Designated NMSRCP	January 26, 1996

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

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Union County, New Mexico

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.