Kokomo in Howard County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Memorial Gymnasium
Photographed By Trevor L Whited, June 19, 2022
1. Memorial Gymnasium Marker
Kokomo Memorial Gymnasium was dedicated on October 20, 1949 to honor the Kokomo men and women who served in World War II. The Kokomo High School class yearbook (Sargasso, 1950) referred to it as a "symbol of those principals which so many of our alumni died to preserve." It stands also as a lasting tribute to all Kokomo war veterans. This long-time home of the Kokomo Wildkats basketball team (1961 State Champions) was preceded by the former C.V. Haworth Gymnasium, however, stood about one block west from this site on Superior Street.
Upon opening in 1949, Memorial Gymnasium's 7,200 seats made it one of the largest high school gymnasiums in the United States. Subsequent renovations, however have made the current seating capacity about 5,000. This popular athletic facility has accommodated thousands of Indiana Basketball fans with "Hoosier Hysteria." It has hosted Indiana's top high athletes and continues to play a vital role in athletic, recreational, and physical education programs.
Memorial Gymnasium is an excellent example of Art Moderne architecture, and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.
Erected by The Community Foundation of Howard County.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture
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Location. 40° 29.129′ N, 86° 7.64′ W. Marker is in Kokomo, Indiana, in Howard County. Marker is on South Apperson Way south of East Superior Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 South Apperson Way, Kokomo IN 46901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Manetoowa (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kokomo High School (about 600 feet away); The Burial Place of Chief Kokomo (approx. 0.2 miles away); Rotary Bridge (approx. 0.2 miles away); Howard County's Automotive Heritage (approx. 0.2 miles away); Apperson Jack Rabbit (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Charters of Freedom (approx. ¼ mile away); Apperson Brothers (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kokomo.
Regarding Memorial Gymnasium. Barrack Obama spoke at the Kokomo Memorial Gymnasium on April 25 2008 during his first Presidential Campaign.
Photographed By Trevor L Whited, June 19, 2022
2. Memorial Gymnasium Marker
Photographed By Trevor L Whited, June 19, 2022
3. Memorial Gymnasium
Photographed By Trevor L Whited, June 19, 2022
4. Artwork on the grounds of Memorial Stadium
Credits. This page was last revised on July 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 23, 2022, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. This page has been viewed 295 times since then and 46 times this year. Last updated on July 3, 2023, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 23, 2022, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
