University of Wisconsin Armory and Gymnasium

University of Wisconsin Armory and Gymnasium
University of Wisconsin Armory and Gymnasium is located in Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin Armory and Gymnasium
University of Wisconsin Armory and Gymnasium is located in the United States
University of Wisconsin Armory and Gymnasium
Location716 Langdon Street, Madison, Wisconsin
Coordinates43°4′34.44″N 89°23′55.28″W / 43.0762333°N 89.3986889°W / 43.0762333; -89.3986889
Built1894
ArchitectConover, Allan; Porter, Lew
Architectural styleRomanesque revival
Part ofBascom Hill Historic District (ID74000065)
NRHP reference No.93001618
Significant dates
Added to NRHPNovember 04, 1993[1]
Designated NHLNovember 04, 1993[2]

The University of Wisconsin Armory and Gymnasium, also called "the Red Gym", is a building on the campus of University of Wisconsin–Madison. It was originally used as a combination gymnasium and armory beginning in 1894. Designed in the Romanesque revival style, it resembles a red brick castle. It is situated on the shores of Lake Mendota, overlooking Library Mall, and adjacent to Memorial Union.

  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. January 23, 2007.
  2. ^ "University of Wisconsin Armory & Gymnasium". National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. Archived from the original on 2009-04-03. Retrieved 2007-12-30.