Photos, videos, & stories by Vincent D. Johnson
It’s already hard enough to squeeze photos of over 100 of the state’s most interesting gyms into one book and give them the space they need. That means somewhere along the way some of my favorite stand alone photos will … Continued
Chicago Public High Schools have some amazing gyms and sometimes oddly impressive drapes in those gyms.
The reason I stared going around the state looking for some of the best high school gyms, had almost nothing to do with the construction of new state-of-the-art athletic facilities, but more to do with the passing of awkward, antiquated, … Continued
Help Me Find The Best High School Gyms in Illinois The high school basketball season is coming to and end. By this time next month schools and towns will be throwing parades and rallies for the state champions across girls … Continued
Schurz & Steinmetz High Schools Each Have Multiple Cool Old Gyms Carl Schurz High School is quite possibly one of the overall most impressive high school buildings I have ever been in. Completed in 1910 it is a sight to … Continued
Nothing like waiting to finalize things at the last minute, but plans are 100% confirmed, I will be traveling to Southern Illinois to photograph at least three of the state’s best high school gyms. (What makes a gym the best? … Continued
Gates Gym witnesses its final game. Built in 1928 the Gates Gymnasium at New Trier High School’s Winnetka campus witnessed its final game Thursday night December 16, 2021. The aging structure which has issues with asbestos and lead paint will … Continued
I’ve been talking about doing a photo book on Illinois high school basketball gyms since about 2012. I figured for sure someone else would have done something like this by now, but they haven’t (unless you’re talking about Indiana). Seriously, … Continued