Civic Center Fair Barn – Horton KS

City:
Horton, KS

Site Type:
Civic Facilities, Parks and Recreation, Community Centers, Fairgrounds

New Deal Agencies:
Work Relief Programs, Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Started:
1937

Completed:
1939

Designer:
W.O. "Tutes" Thomas

Site Survival:
Extant

Description

This Fair Barn/Civic Center in Horton, Kansas was constructed by the WPA in 1937-39. W.O. “Tutes” Thomas was the designer and head of construction. The building is still in use for municipal functions and celebrations.

Source notes

Plaque, local knowledge

Site originally submitted by Lori Halfhide on October 24, 2013.
Additional contributions by Evan Kalish.

Location Info


225 W 7th St
Horton, KS 66439

Coordinates: 39.65863, -95.52944

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