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Projects in Guthrie

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Banner School (demolished) – Guthrie OK

“Banner School, constructed in 1935, was one of the 825 schools constructed in Oklahoma by the Works Progress Administration. Banner School is located at 1124 W. Warner in northwest Guthrie. The school was constructed in 1935 by the WPA. Unlike… read more

Project type: Education and Health, Schools
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Capitol School (former) – Guthrie OK

“Originally built in 1935 as Capitol School at 802 E. Vilas, this building is currently home to the Board of Education and other Guthrie Public Schools administrative offices. This WPA project is documented on the cornerstone where is indicates that… read more

Project type: Education and Health, Schools
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Cottonwood Creek Viaduct – Guthrie OK

“On the west side of the historic downtown area of Guthrie, this two-level viaduct takes W. Noble Avenue (State Highway 33) across the often-raging Cottonwood Creek. The upper level is one-lane each way, beginning at N. 2nd Street and ending… read more

Project type: Infrastructure and Utilities, Roads, bridges, and tunnels
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Fogarty School – Guthrie OK

“Built as Fogarty Junior High in 1938-39 by the WPA, the school is currently Fogarty Elementary. This one and two-story building was constructed in 1938-39 as a WPA project. It faces west and is addressed as 902 N. Wentz. The… read more

Project type: Education and Health, Schools
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA)

High School Addition – Guthrie OK

“This school addition, built by the WPA, is adjacent to the Guthrie Jr. High School… The Guthrie Junior High School was constructed in 1924, originally as the Guthrie High School. It is a beautiful brick and stone building, immediately adjacent… read more

Project type: Education and Health, Schools
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Highland Hall – Guthrie OK

“Highland Hall was a WPA project. This building is still in use as a community building and can be reserved for an event… Located on the north side of Highland Park, Highland Hall was a WPA project. This is a… read more

Project type: Civic Facilities, Community Centers
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Highland Park Swimming Pool and Bathhouse – Guthrie OK

“The swimming pool and bathhouse at Highland Park, built by the WPA in the 1930s is still in use today. Established in 1890, one year after the city was first settled in the Land Run of 1889, Highland Park is… read more

Project type: Parks and Recreation, Bathhouses, Swimming Pools
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Jelsma Stadium – Guthrie OK

“Jelsma Stadium, constructed by the WPA, was selected by ESPN as No. 13 Best High School Stadium in the nation, in 2008. Lawrence Jelsma was a business and civic leader in Guthrie during the 1920s and 1930s. With his encouragement… read more

Project type: Parks and Recreation, Stadiums
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Municipal Warehouse – Guthrie OK

“In the 300 block of W. Harrison Avenue just west of the Honor Park war memorials stands a one-story stone warehouse building, constructed by the WPA. The building has a peaked roof with tin roofing, and has a garage bay… read more

Project type: Civic Facilities
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA)

National Guard Armory – Guthrie OK

“The Guthrie Armory was constructed between 1935 and 1937 by the Works Progress Administration. With sandstone quarried on-site, using local, unskilled labor, this building is typical of WPA construction in Oklahoma. This is a one-story building, 125 x 140 feet,… read more

Project type: Armories, Civic Facilities, Military and Public Safety
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA)

WPA Bridge – Guthrie OK

“This is one of the non-descript WPA-constructed bridges throughout Oklahoma that are a surprise to find. Driving north on Broadway from Edmond, you cross Waterloo Road which is the boundary between Oklahoma and Logan Counties… On the southeast side of… read more

Project type: Infrastructure and Utilities, Roads, bridges, and tunnels
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA)

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