Maplewood-Richmond Heights’ holds nearly 100 years of history. MRH opened as Maplewood High School, designed by famed architect William B. Ittner and opened in 1929. The gym was renovated as…
LEMAY, Mo. — Hancock Place’s new hexagon-shaped gymnasium attracted nation-wide attention when it opened in 1965. The top floor has a 1200-seat dome-style gymnasium, featuring a self-supporting web lamella roof.…
Welcome to Show-Me Hoops. This is a collection of the interesting, unique and/or historic field houses, arenas and gymnasiums across the Show-Me state.
When students arrived for the first day at the new Wentzville High on Monday, Jan. 5, 1976, the gymnasium was still under construction. Bleachers arrived that day, but flooring still had to be laid and the playing surface—not a wood floor—had to be installed.