Miscellaneous Memories: The Old Payson High Gym

The old Payson High School gymnasium was located on the south side of the main high school building, which was then located at 600 South and Main Street. It was built in 1938. The building had a large gym, two dressing rooms, and a classroom that sat above the main entrance. At the rear of the building on the main level there was a large shop and drafting room, and an area for the Ag program. Upstairs above the shop area was an orchestra room.

After the old high school was demolished, the Payson City named the building the Bon-Ton. It was utilized as a rollerskating rink and for other recreational purposes. It was also later demolished and the Constitution Park was constructed.

The three oval sports sections of the facade of the building were saved and they are now found on the back brick wall of the amphitheater of the Peteetneet Museum and Cultural Arts Center.

Today, the Payson Aquatic Center is located on the site.

Find more "Miscellaneous Historical Memories" courtesy of Mr Dee Stevenson, of the Payson Historical Society, in this week's print edition of The Payson Chronicle.

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