Date added: January 1, 2020; Modified: January 1, 2020
The Works Progress Administration built the Lee Park in Cordell OK. Contributor note: “Lee Park lies between 2nd and 3rd Streets, and between Glenn L. England (Highway 183) and Cordell Avenue. An extension north of 3rd Street also contains basketball… read more
Date added: December 23, 2019; Modified: December 23, 2019
The Works Progress Administration built the Municipal Pool and Bathhouse in Cordell, OK Contributor note: “The municipal pool and bathhouse is located across the street south from the WPA park, at 504 E. 2nd Street. It was constructed by the WPA… read more
Date added: December 14, 2019
The Works Progress Administration built the Fire Department in Cordell, OK. Contributor note: “Cordell Fire Department is located in a two-story stone building at 203 E. Clay Street. The stones are laid randomly, and there is a continuous concrete lintel… read more
Date added: December 14, 2019; Modified: December 14, 2019
The Works Progress Administration built the Washita County Jail in Cordell OK. Contributor note: “The former Washita County Jail is a one and two-story stucco building constructed as a WPA project in 1940 with an appropriation of $21,000. The two-story… read more
Date added: December 7, 2013; Modified: April 11, 2017
The historic post office in Cordell, Oklahoma was constructed with federal Treasury Department funds. The building, which houses New Deal artwork, was completed in 1937 and is still in use today.
Date added: December 7, 2013; Modified: December 7, 2013
The post office contains a 1938 Section of Fine Arts mural by Ila Turner McAfee entitled “The Scene Changes.”