Carlisle Gymnasium, Albuquerque

Located in Albuquerque, the Carlisle Gymnasium is an indoor arena situated on the campus of the University of New Mexico. Initially serving as the home court of the New Mexico Lobos basketball team from 1928 until 1957, when the larger Johnson Gymnasium was constructed, the building also acted as the original venue of the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra. Presently, it houses the university's Elizabeth Waters Center for Dance.

The architectural design of the Carlisle Gymnasium was executed by the firm of Gaastra, Gladding, and Johnson in the Pueblo Revival style, which was the official style for all new buildings on campus. To creatively adopt the style, the architects utilized stepped massing, vigas, and other Pueblo elements to conceal the gymnasium's rectilinear form. The building was named in honor of Hugh Carlisle, a UNM student who passed away in World War I. The Carlisle Gymnasium was recognized in 1988 and added to both the New Mexico State Register of Cultural Properties and the National Register of Historic Places.

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Sight Name: Carlisle Gymnasium
Sight Location: Albuquerque, USA (See walking tours in Albuquerque)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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University of New Mexico Walking Tour

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