In 1936, the Federal Works Progress Administration (WPA) built a wall on the west side of the Fairview Cemetery. The wall, which is approximately 1320 feet long, runs north to south along the east side of N. Harrison Avenue. The… read more
“The Fairview School (District 89) replaced the “Thompson School”, built in 1894 which burned in 1936. This was a joint effort, with the School District supplying $1,013 and the WPA picking up the balance of $2,600. It was completed in… read more
The historic Federal Building and Post Office in Duncan, Oklahoma was constructed with federal Treasury Department funds. The building was constructed between 1933 and 1934, and it is still in use today.
The historic Elk City, Oklahoma Federal Building / post office was constructed with federal Treasury Department funds. The building was completed in 1936 and now houses the Elk City Board of Education.
“This WPA filtration plant is located in historic Randlett Park. The Park was originally established before statehood in 1907, and has been added to and improved over the years. Randlett Park is listed on the National Register of Historic Places…. read more
The Works Progress Administration built the Fire Department in Cordell, OK. Contributor note: “Cordell Fire Department is located in a two-story stone building at 203 E. Clay Street. The stones are laid randomly, and there is a continuous concrete lintel… read more
The Public Works Administration helped to fund the construction of the former Muskogee Fire Department Fire Station 3, located on West Okmulgee Ave. The 3-bay fire station has two large bays for fire trucks and a smaller bay to the… read more
“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
This rock wall and the concrete stone seating steps that are built into it were constructed by the Federal Works Progress Administration (WPA) in 1940. The rock wall is approximately three feet high and it surrounds a playing field. They… read more
Between 1935 and 1939, the WPA performed structural renovation and historic restoration work at this site.
This rural WPA school is still standing but is no longer in use: “Four Mile School is shown as Marlow, OK, however, it is located in a rural area four miles south of Rush Springs, and northeast of Marlow. It… read more
The Franklin Hall dormitory building at OPSU was improved with W.P.A. funds and labor. “By the 1920’s, the dormitory housed only male students, usually forty of them, and was called The Boys’ Dormitory. In 1935, the state legislature and WPA funds… read more
Frederick’s Municipal Swimming Pool building was reportedly built by the WPA in 1935. “The Frederick WPA-built school,” writes Marjorie Barton, “is an example of how proper maintenance can preserve WPA buildings.”
This culvert is L-shaped, with the Federal Works Progress Administration (WPA) shield showing the year as 1938. The tunnel is concrete and about 2 ft. high by 5 ft. wide. It runs east-west. A paved roadway crosses the culvert into Fuqua… read more
This PWA courthouse was built from 1934-1936. A 1939 survey of PWA works described the site: “This new four-story and basement structure, with a partial fifth story, replaces an old courthouse which was destroyed by fire. The basement contains offices… read more
This courthouse contains a series of oil murals depicting the region in the 19th century. The murals were painted by Ruth Monro Augur under the auspices of the WPAs Federal Art Program: “Ruth Munro[sic] Augur, nationally known muralist, was forced… read more
Public elementary school in Sand Springs, Oklahoma. Cornerstone says 1936 so assume that was completion date. The building has been added onto a few times and is still in use as an elementary school. The district’s architect says it “has… read more
“The Garvin County building was WPA-constructed. The cornerstone shows the date of 1941. Above the entrance, is the date 1942. The building is in excellent condition and houses several community headquarters, including the 911 services, the Red Cross, Big Five… read more
L shaped building on the north side of Gate, Beaver County. A description is contained in the NRHP listed below in Sources.
“In 1939, the WPA constructed tennis courts (no longer in existence), rock retaining walls, concrete footbridges, and stone drainage ditches. The retaining wall has vertical piers at the top, which served as parking ‘curbs’ for street level parking.” There… read more
“Because the private Goodland Academy was consolidated with an adjacent public school district in the 1930s, the Presbyterian-sponsored orphanage that was founded in the nineteenth century was given WPA funds to add buildings to its campus. A grade school building,… read more
“The rock wall on the east and south sides of Gracelawn Cemetery on Danforth was completed in 1940 as a WPA project. Appearing to have been constructed out of leftovers from other projects (smile) it is extremely unique and fascinating.” … read more
This modest stone schoolhouse was built by the WPA in 1938. It is still in use, although a 1985 Oklahoma Landmarks Survey of the site reveals that by then it had already been altered with extensions: “Originally a four-room school… read more
These grandstands were constructed in 1939 by the Federal Works Progress Administration (WPA). They once belonged to Gray High School. Today Idabel Middle School uses them. On the side is a bronze WPA shield showing the year 1939.
Gray Horse (also spelled Grayhorse, Greyhorse) is an Osage Indian ceremonial town in Osage county, Oklahoma. The WPA constructed a school for the town in 1939. “Designed by A.J. Love, architect of many public structures in north east Oklahoma in… read more
“Greenville School is a ten-room school built in 1937-1938 by the [Works Progress Administration] WPA. It is a long, flat-roofed building constructed of rusticated and coursed native sandstone from the local area. “The larger window units have been covered with… read more
“This 1939 WPA constructed school is located on county road E590, northwest of Inola. The Gregory area is a 3-square mile area considered a Census-designated place, and not an official town. The school appears to be in good condition, and… read more
From Waymarking.com: “This gymnasium was constructed in 1935 as a WPA project. It is a rectangular building constructed of coursed and rusticated native sandstone. The building is no longer in use, and is heavily overgrown with vines and plants. It… read more
This gymnasium was constructed in 1941-2 by the Federal Works Progress Administration (WPA). It is a one-story red brick building on South Main (Highway 81). The Hennessey grade school was attached to this gymnasium on the north side, but has… read more
“Halliburton was founded in 1919, and is one of the world’s largest providers of products and services to the oil and gas industry. It employs more than 75,000 people, in approximately 80 countries. Named for this high-profile presence in Duncan,… read more
The WPA constructed this simple stone schoolhouse in 1938. It is still in use today. A 1985 Oklahoma Landmarks Survey of WPA projects described the structure in detail: “This school of twelve to fourteen rooms in a single-story, rectangular (200′… read more
“This project consisted of several buildings, walls and structures to provide an athletic field for the local high school. The area consists of 65 acres, five buildings and seven miscellaneous structures. Visitors enter the field from the south, through a… read more
“Alice Harn Park is located at 13th and Shartel. The land was donated as a gift to the children of Oklahoma City in 1910. The park is a green belt – a long strip with two circular ends, much like… read more
The park contains four concrete WPA tennis courts. New nets and a fence have been added.
The Federal Works Progress Administration (WPA) constructed this culvert in Arcadia, Oklahoma in the 1930s. It is located on Hiwassee Road about a 3/4 mile north of Route 66. It carries runoff from a narrow, deep ditch. It is buried deep… read more
The Union City High School building was constructed in 1937 under the Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works program, later named the Public Works Administration (PWA).
“The former Chandler High School, located at 515 Steele in the northwest section of Chandler was constructed by the WPA during a three-three period beginning in 1940, at a cost of almost $110,000. This is a beautiful building in the… read more
The historic 1941 high school and gymnasium facility in Fairland, Oklahoma was constructed by the Work Projects Administration (WPA). With walls built half out of native stone and half of recycled bricks, the building was most unusual. The structure has been… read more
Constructed by the WPA in 1935 out of native rock. The building was demolished years ago.
The Works Progress Administration built an addition for the Binger High School. Contributor note: “The current Binger-Oney High School is a recent building located at 323 S. Apache. On the eastern part of the school grounds at the corner of… read more