Old Gym, Washington

#26 among attractions in Washington

Sport venue, Sport, Romanesque architecture

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The Old Gym is a historic building at Washington & Jefferson College in Washington, Pennsylvania. It currently houses a modern exercise facility featuring cardiovascular, resistance, and strength-training equipment. The building also features a three-lane indoor track suspended above the main floor. ()

Completed: 1893 (131 years ago)Architectural style: Romanesque revivalCoordinates: 40°10'16"N, 80°14'30"W

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Old Gym – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: David Bradford House, F. Julius LeMoyne House, Church of the Covenant, McMillan Hall.

~1400 ftSW
Museum, History museum
David Bradford House, Washington
7 min walk • The David Bradford House is a historic house museum at 175 South Main Street in Washington, Pennsylvania. Completed in 1788, it was the home of David Bradford, a leader of the Whiskey Rebellion. It has both architectural and historic importance, and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1983.
~1160 ftSW
Museum, Historical place, History museum
F. Julius LeMoyne House, Washington
6 min walk • The F. Julius LeMoyne House is a historic house museum at 49 East Maiden Street in Washington, Pennsylvania. Built in 1812, it was the home of Dr. Francis Julius LeMoyne, an antislavery activist who used it as a stop on the Underground Railroad.
~750 ftNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Church of the Covenant, Washington
4 min walk • Church of the Covenant is a Presbyterian Church located in Washington, Pennsylvania. It operates under the Presbyterian Church U.S.A. denomination under the Synod of the Trinity and the Presbytery of Washington.
~340 ftSE
Vernacular architecture
McMillan Hall, Washington
2 min walk • McMillan Hall is a building on the campus of Washington & Jefferson College in Washington, Pennsylvania, United States. Built in 1793, it is the only surviving building from Washington Academy.
~160 ftS
Romanesque architecture
Old Main, Washington
1 min walk • Old Main is the main academic building at Washington & Jefferson College. It is the predominant building on campus and has served virtually every student since its construction. Its two identical towers, added in 1875, symbolize the union of Washington College and Jefferson College to form Washington & Jefferson College.
~640 ftSE
Library
Clark Family Library, Washington
4 min walk • The Clark Family Library, formerly U. Grant Miller Library is the academic library for Washington & Jefferson College, located in Washington, Pennsylvania. The library traces its origins back to a donation from Benjamin Franklin in 1789.
~870 ftS
Museum
Swanson Science Center, Washington
5 min walk • The John A. Swanson Science Center, also known as the Swanson Science Center is an academic building on the campus of Washington & Jefferson College. It was completed in February 2010 and was named after John A.
~520 ftS
Church
First Presbyterian Church, Washington
3 min walk • The First Presbyterian Church 1793, alternatively known as the First Presbyterian Church, is a Presbyterian church in Washington, Pennsylvania. It has been the de facto college church for Washington & Jefferson College since the early 19th century. It is under the Washington Presbytery.
~1130 ftSW
Church
Declaration and Address, Washington
6 min walk • The Declaration and Address was written by Thomas Campbell in 1809. It was first published in Washington, Pennsylvania in 1809. It was the founding document for the Christian Association of Washington, a religious association that was a precursor to the Restoration Movement. In many ways, Thomas Campbell was before his time.
~500 ftSW
40°10'12"N • 80°14'34"W
Citizens Library & District Center, Washington
3 min walk • Library
0.4 miE
Neighbourhood
East Washington Historic District, Washington
10 min walk • The East Washington Historic District is a historic district in East Washington, Pennsylvania that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is designated as a historic district by the Washington County History & Landmarks Foundation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Old Gym?

Nearby attractions include Old Main, Washington (1 min walk), McMillan Hall, Washington (2 min walk), Citizens Library & District Center, Washington (3 min walk), First Presbyterian Church, Washington (3 min walk).

How to get to Old Gym by public transport?

The nearest stations to Old Gym:

Bus

Washington Transportation Center (5 min walk)
East Chestnut Street Transit Center • Lines: Metro Commuter (5 min walk)