- 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.
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