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Date added: May 27, 2019
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) rebuilt the Washington School in Sapulpa OK. Contributor note: “Washington School was closed in 2012 and now serves as the district’s Administrative Center. It is listed by the Oklahoma Historical Society as a WPA project…. read more
Date added: May 11, 2019
The Works Progress Administration built the Clinton Armory in Clinton OK. Contributor Note: “The Clinton Armory was built by the WPA between 1935-1937. It was designed by Bryan W. Nolan. The main entrance faces south onto Opal Avenue, across from… read more
Date added: May 4, 2019
The Works Progress Administration built the Exhibit & Auction Building at the Clinton Fairgrounds in Clinton OK. Contributor note: “This is a two-story building, with randomly laid native sandstone walls. The roof is flat and the windows are casement units with stone sills… read more
Date added: April 26, 2019
The Works Progress Administration built the Livestock Exhibit Building at the Clinton Fairgrounds in Clinton OK. Contributor Note: “This is a one-story brick livestock building, with a shallow gabled roof. The lower 30 inches of the walls are native sandstone, and large… read more
Date added: April 24, 2019
The Works Progress Administration built the Milam Stadium grandstands at the Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford, in 1935. Contributor note: “The Milam Stadium grandstands at Southwestern Oklahoma State University were built by the WPA in 1935. The grandstands are concrete… read more
Date added: April 15, 2019
The Works Progress Administration built the Milam Stadium Field House at the Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford OK. Contributor note: “The Fieldhouse is a one-story native sandstone building located just outside of the southeast entrance to the field. The small… read more
Date added: April 14, 2019
The Works Progress Administration built the Shops and Recreation Building for the Southwestern Oklahoma State University. Today the building serves as the Weatherford Public School Maintenance Building. Contributor note: “Located south of the State University, this building was once part… read more
Date added: April 14, 2019
The Works Progress Administration built the State Armory in Weatherford OK. Contributor Note: The armory building is located on the northeast corner of S. 8th Street and W. Rainey. The main entrance faces south on Rainey. The WPA constructed this armory… read more
Date added: April 11, 2019
The Works Progress Administration built the chapel at the Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford OK. Contributor note: “This WPA constructed chapel is located on N. State Street, south of the Old Science Building. This is a one-story native sandstone building… read more
Date added: April 9, 2019
The Works Progress Administration built a Pool and Bathhouse in Weatherford OK. Contributor note: “As originally built in 1936, this was a flat-roofed brick building, with brick pilasters flanking the entrances. A bronze plaque on the bathhouse indicates the Weatherford Municipal… read more
Date added: March 31, 2019
The Works Progress Administration built the recreation building at the Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford OK. Contributor note: “Once part of the university campus, this building is currently owned and used by the Weatherford Public School System. This is a… read more
Date added: March 30, 2019
The Works Progress Administration built the Jackson School in Pauls Valley OK. Contributor note: “Jackson Elementary School is located at 1015 S. Walnut and is an active elementary school today. It has an Art Deco theme, which was rare for the… read more
Date added: March 27, 2019
The Works Progress Administration built the Joy Gymnasium in Wynnewood OK. Contributor note: “Joy is a small rural community in Murray County, Oklahoma. It got its name from the name of the school that was established when three local towns consolidated… read more
Date added: March 25, 2019
The Works Progress Administration built the Walker School & Gymnasium in Pauls Valley OK. Contributor note: “The Walker School and Gymnasium is located on County Road 1570 (Longmeier Lake Road), east of Pauls Valley. This is an 8-room school which is… read more
Date added: March 25, 2019
Jefferson Elementary school is one of three built by the WPA. Contributor note: “Jefferson Elementary School is located at 500 E. Garvin at the corner of S. Cherry Street. This is a one-story L-shaped school with a flat roof, capped… read more