About this property
The Akron Gymnasium , at W. 4th St. & Custer Ave. in Akron, Colorado, was built during 1938–40. It was designed by Eugene G. Groves and built by the Works Progress Administration. It has also been known as the Washington County High School Gymnasium .
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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 07001397. It was listed on January 16, 2008.
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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 Akron Gymnasium listed on the National Register?
Akron Gymnasium was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 16, 2008.
What type of historic resource is Akron Gymnasium?
Akron Gymnasium is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Akron Gymnasium?
The period of significance for Akron Gymnasium is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1938.
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