- City:
- Magdalena, NM
- Site Type:
- Education and Health, Schools
- New Deal Agencies:
- Work Relief Programs, Works Progress Administration (WPA)
Description
“This WPA building was erected in 1936 on the original site of the rock school building. The rock building was so sturdy that the workers were unable to tear down all the walls. It is said part of the original school building makes up the walls of the WPA gymnasium. This building had the only stage in town and was used for plays as well as many a graduating class ceremonies.”
-Magdalena Historic Walking Tour
Today, the gym is preserved and used by the local London Frontier Theatre Company.
Source notes
"Magdalena Historic Walking Tour," Magdalena Chamber of CommerceSite originally submitted by Don Barrett on April 15, 2012.
Contribute to this Site
We welcome contributions of additional information on any New Deal site.
Submit More Information or Photographs for this New Deal SiteOne comment on “Magdalena Gym (former) – Magdalena NM”
Join the Conversation
This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.
John W. Briggs
The old Magdalena Gym is now the site of the Astronomical Lyceum, an informal museum, laboratory, library, and lecture hall dedicated to astronomy and owned by John W. Briggs, LLC. The correct address is 402 South Main Street, Magdalena. The facility serves as headquarters for the Magdalena Astronomical Society.