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American Legion Hut – Tahlequah OK

“Located in Tahlequah City Park, on the southeast corner of N. Brookside Avenue and E. Shawnee Street, this Hut is also known as the Rhodes Pritchett American Legion Post 50 and is currently active. It is a rectangular building constructed… read more

Project type: Lodges, Ranger Stations and Visitor Centers, Parks and Recreation
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA)

E. Choctaw St. Bridge – Tahlequah OK

“This is an arch bridge constructed in 1941 as a WPA project. It spans the Tahlequah Creek and has a two-lane asphalt surface known as East Choctaw Street.   “The bridge is supported by concrete walls on either side of… read more

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

E. Shawnee St. Bridge – Tahlequah OK

“This is an arch bridge constructed in 1941 as a WPA project. It spans the Tahlequah Creek and has a two-lane asphalt surface known as East Shawnee Street.   “The bridge is supported by four concrete pillars, two on each… read more

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

Grand View School – Tahlequah OK

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

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

Post Office (former) – Tahlequah OK

The historic post office building in Tahlequah, Oklahoma was constructed with federal funds and completed in 1937. It has been re-purposed as the municipal Chamber of Commerce.

Project type: Civic Facilities, Federal Facilities, Post Offices
Agency: Treasury Department

Post Office (former) Mural – Tahlequah OK

Choctaw Ball-Play 1840

The historic post office in Tahlequah, Oklahoma houses New Deal artwork. The oil-on-canvas mural, entitled “Choctaw Ball-Play 1840,” was completed by Manuel A. Bromberg and installed in the post office lobby in 1939. The building has since been re-purposed. The mural… read more

Project type: Art Works, Murals
Agency: Treasury Section of Fine Arts (TSFA)

Retaining Wall – Tahlequah OK

“The east end of Choctaw Street abuts with Bluff Avenue. Since the elevation of Choctaw is lower than Bluff, it was necessary to construct a bridge-like divider which begins about 200 ft. north of Choctaw and extends about 100 ft…. read more

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

Tahlequah Armory Municipal Center – Tahlequah OK

“Built at a cost of approximately $32,000, and designed by Bryan W. Nolan, this armory was completed in 1937 using WPA labor. It consists of a one-story administrative wing, and a large barrel-roofed drill hall. The armory is built of… read more

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

Tahlequah Public Schools Administration Building – Tahlequah OK

Originally built as the Lincoln Negro School by the WPA in 1937-38. It is now the administration building for Tahlequah Public Schools. The Oklahoma Landmarks Inventory Nomination describes the structure: “The old segregated, negro school at Tahlequah is rectangular…and constructed… read more

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

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