National Register of Historic Places

Herron Gymnasium

Oxford, Butler County, Ohio
Listed
November 29, 1979
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
79001788

About this property

Herron Gymnasium was a gymnasium and classroom building on the Miami University campus in Oxford, Ohio. Later known as Van Voorhis Hall, it was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in November 1979. Originally conceived in 1893, it was constructed in 1897 and named for John W. Herron, a Miami alumnus and Cincinnati judge. It was Miami University's first gymnasium, and would serve as the main recreational center until the construction of Withrow Court in 1932, which led Herron to become a women's gym. Except for an interlude during World War II when it served as a Navy barracks, it served as a women's gym until the construction of "New Herron" (now Phillips Hall) in 1962. In the late 20th century its use diminished to AFROTC and men's intramural sports, and the gymnasium was demolished in 1986 and replaced with a parking lot.

Location

Oxford, Butler County, Ohio
39.50954, -84.73380

Categories

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Sources

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When was Herron Gymnasium listed on the National Register?

Herron Gymnasium was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 29, 1979.

What type of historic resource is Herron Gymnasium?

Herron Gymnasium is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Herron Gymnasium?

The period of significance for Herron Gymnasium is recorded as the industrial era.

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