Waverly Historic District - Enid, OK - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

The Waverly Historic District consists of 94 acres of land west of the downtown area. An aerial map in the Photo Gallery shows the boundaries of this District which are described beginning at the intersection of N. Buchanan and the alley north of W. Broadway, east to N. Tyler, then south to W. Maine, then east to S. Harrison, then south to the alley south of W. Oklahoma, then west to the intersection of S. Buchanan and north to the beginning point.

There are 277 properties in the District, which covers 22-1/2 city blocks. 202 of the properties are contributing and date from 1902 to 1935. All the residences face north or south, with alleys running east and west between the streets. The District is recognizable from its surrounding area by the more modest homes north and south of the District. Homes to the south typically face east and west.

All but three of the residences are single family homes, with 3 multi-family and a church. The homes vary in architectural style depending on the years constructed over the three decade time frame. The residences were constructed during the transition time from horse to automobile. Earlier-constructed homes have carriage houses or barns on the alley. Later homes have street-facing garages.

The district is basically flat, with many large, old trees in the area between the sidewalk and street. Over half of the homes are one-story Prairie bungalows. Today, about 70% of the homes have detached garages.

An historic marker stands at the curb on W. Broadway between the T.T. Eason Mansion and the McCristy-Knox Mansion, both of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The coordinates shown above are at this marker. The marker reads:

Platted
1902 - 1907
WAVERLY HISTORIC DISTRICT

The U.S. Department of Interior added Waverly Historic District to the
National Register of Historic Places on December 06, 2006. The 22-1/2
block district is bounded by Broadway, Oklahoma, Harrison/Tyler &
Buchanan. The land was once part of the Cherokee Outlet & the
Luther and William Braden Farm. The Cherokee Strip Land Run
opened land up for settlement on September 16, 1893; however, a land
dispute delayed development west of downtown Enid for 9 years. once
settled, Charles West, President of Waverly Investment Co. (later
Oklahoma's first Attorney General), purchased the Braden Farm on April
16, 1902. Waverly's four additions were platted between May 15, 1902
& May 4, 1907 (the year of Oklahoma statehood). Most homes in
Waverly were built between 1902 & 1935. The City of Enid designated
Waverly a local historic district on July 1, 1986. Two homes (the T.T.
Eason Mansion & the McCristy-Knox Mansion at 1305 & 1323 W.
Broadway) were added to the National Register on March 24, 1987.
Waverly's 281 nationally recognized structures are open book of
architectural styles popular in the late 19th century & early 20th century.

City of Enid, Oklahoma
Waverly Historic Neighborhood Association
May 2007

Street address: West of Downtown Enid, OK US 73701 County / Borough / Parish: Garfield County Year listed: 1987 Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering, Event Periods of significance: 1925-1949; 1900-1924 Historic function: Domestic, Religion Current function: Domestic, Religion Privately owned?: yes Primary Web Site: [Web Link] Secondary Website 1: [Web Link] Season start / Season finish: Not listed Hours of operation: Not listed Secondary Website 2: Not listed National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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