University of Wisconsin Armory and Gymnasium
University of Wisconsin Armory and Gymnasium | |
| Location | 716 Langdon Street, Madison, Wisconsin |
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| Coordinates | 43°4′34.44″N 89°23′55.28″W / 43.0762333°N 89.3986889°W |
| Built | 1894 |
| Architect | Conover, Allan; Porter, Lew |
| Architectural style | Romanesque revival |
| Part of | Bascom Hill Historic District (ID74000065) |
| NRHP reference No. | 93001618 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | November 04, 1993 |
| Designated NHL | November 04, 1993 |
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.
The Wisconsin Republican convention of 1904 was held in the Red Gym. There Robert La Follette's Progressive Republicans took control of the state party from the Stalwart Republicans, securing a majority in the state legislature and making way for reforms in Wisconsin like the direct primary, which was later adopted by other states.: 16–17