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Westminster College Gymnasium

Westminster College Gymnasium is a historic place in Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on May 23, 1968, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 68000030.

Fulton, Callaway County, MissouriListed May 23, 1968NRIS #68000030★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Westminster College Gymnasium?

Westminster College Gymnasium is a historic athletic building on the campus of Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri. The building is famous for being the site of Winston Churchill's March 5, 1946 "Sinews of Peace" speech, in which he coined the phrase "Iron Curtain" to characterize the growing Cold War. In 1968, the gymnasium was designated a National Historic Landmark.

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Listing details

Name
Westminster College Gymnasium
City
Fulton
County
Callaway County
State
Missouri
Listed on the National Register
May 23, 1968
NRIS reference number
68000030
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
38.84607, -91.95619
When was Westminster College Gymnasium listed on the National Register?

Westminster College Gymnasium was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 23, 1968.

Where is Westminster College Gymnasium located?

Westminster College Gymnasium is located in Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri at approximately 38.84607, -91.95619. See the map above.

Is Westminster College Gymnasium a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Westminster College Gymnasium is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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