About this property
The Wilson High School Gymnasium is a historic school athletic facility at Main and Lee Streets in Wilson, Arkansas. Built in 1948 and used until the early 2000's, this large single-story Art Deco brick building is a remarkably well-preserved facility (despite having sat largely vacant and unused for the last several years), with original floors, bleachers, and equipment such as basketball hoops and scoreboards. In its early years the facility hosted state basketball tournaments due to it size…
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 15000286. It was listed on May 26, 2015.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Wilson High School Gymnasium listed on the National Register?
Wilson High School Gymnasium was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 26, 2015.
What type of historic resource is Wilson High School Gymnasium?
Wilson High School Gymnasium is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Wilson High School Gymnasium?
The period of significance for Wilson High School Gymnasium is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 1948.
Can I research the history near Wilson High School Gymnasium?
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