State Armory – Beggs OK

City:
Beggs, OK

Site Type:
Civic Facilities, Military and Public Safety, Armories

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

Completed:
1936

Marked:
Yes

Description

“The State Armory is located on West Main Street, at the northeast corner of Osage Avenue. This is one block west of Broadway (Highway 75). The building is constructed of native sandstone, with an office area facing Main Street, and a barrel-roof arena to the north. It was constructed in 1936 by the Works Progress Administration. A cornerstone at the southeast corner reads: STATE ARMORY / BUILT BY WORKS PROGRESS ADMINISTRATION 1936 / W.S. KEY STATE ADMINISTRATOR.

The building exterior is in good condition, however, all windows have been boarded up and it is not in use at this time.”   (https://www.waymarking.com)

Source notes

https://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WMBGPT_State_Armory_Beggs_OK

Site originally submitted by hamquilter on November 14, 2013.

Location Info


West Main St.
Beggs, OK 74421
Okmulgee County

Coordinates: 35.742892, -96.07094

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