Dexter Gymnasium
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About Dexter Gymnasium
Dexter Gymnasium, at Jct. of Park Lane and Fannetta St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 8, 2001. The Register lists it for its social history and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Art Deco, as it does for 57 other Missouri listings.
What it isHistoric gymnasium located at Dexter, Missouri. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 24 MB · National Archives↗1940 to today
- 1940Built
- 2001Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 25 years
Finding Dexter Gymnasium
Jct. of Park Lane and Fannetta St., Dexter
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of Dexter Gymnasium
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Dexter Gymnasium
Is Dexter Gymnasium on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Aug 8, 2001 (Register number 01000839).
Is Dexter Gymnasium a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Missouri has 35 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Dexter Gymnasium?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Dexter Gymnasium?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 24 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 63821145 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.