In 1953, the Storey Gymnasium - also known as the Cheyenne High School Gymnasium - was built on the campus of Central High School in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Designed by architect Frederic Hutchinson Porter, the two-story brick building was constructed by contractor Loren Hancock at a cost of $646,611.66. It was named for William Storey, a member of the school Board of Trustees, and was designed to include functions for the school's ROTC program, featuring an armory, rifle range, and drill halls.
The facility also includes classrooms, shops, and music spaces. The building measures about 240 feet by 180 feet and features plain surfaces and uninterrupted horizontal lines without ornamentation, except for horizontal brick features in the upper portion. The center section houses a gymnasium illuminated by glass block windows set in a clerestory. When it first opened, the gym could seat 4,500 people for basketball.
Starting in 1965, the gymnasium was shared between East High School and Central High School. The facility remains in use today for sporting events, circuses, graduation ceremonies, and other special events. Storey Gymnasium was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 22, 2005. In September 2016, the gymnasium seating was replaced with all black seats.
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Written by Kyle McLonely
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