This was built for the school next door. It’s been restored and is now used as a community center and available for rentals. Many of these old gyms have fallen into ruin so it’s nice to see this one in good condition.
Jim Cowart writes: “My Mother played basketball in this Gym when she was in high school and she was born in 1917. There was a school building between the Gym and the brick building that is pictured here and it burned many, many years ago…My grandfather S.B. Driggers helped to build the Gym…”
Gene Wilkes adds: “(M)y brother, Bud Wilkes, played ball in this gym. He was born in 1923…I’ve heard it was built by FFA boys with lumber donated by local farmers.”
My Mother played basketball in this Gym when she was in high school and she was born in 1917. There was a school building between the Gym and the brick building that is pictured here and it burned many, many years ago. the brick school building is now owned by Ron UhIfeIder. My grandfather S.B. Driggers helped to build the Gym. (My mothers dad)
my brother, Bud Wilkes, played ball in this gym. He was born in 1923. Do you the year the gym was built? I’ve heard it was built by FFA boys with lumber donated by local farmers. Gene Wilkes
Nice job! Always enjoy your works.