Gymnasium/Auditorium - Spencer, OK
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hamquilter
N 35° 31.300 W 097° 22.445
14S E 647426 N 3932111
Another example of native stone WPA construction in the late 1930s.
Waymark Code: WMKKW5
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 04/28/2014
Views: 1
This is a one-story native sandstone building constructed by the WPA in 1930-1940 with an appropriation of $29,000. A newer extension has been built at the front, however, a photo from 1987 on the Oklahoma Landmark Inventory database shows the building as it originally stood. The database also shows a photo of the rear of the building which is fenced off from the public today. This building is currently part of a Spencer elementary school.
The corners of the building, and the projected pilasters are rusticated sandstone set in courses. The walls are uncut and uncoursed. The corners have projected buttresses at the base.
An interesting features of this building shows the ingenuity and playfulness of the WPA workers. On the north wall of the building, carved into the sandstone are the outlines of the states of Oklahoma and Texas.
Project type: Government building (non-park)
Date built or created: 1939-1940
City: Spencer
Condition: Good upkeep with a little wear and tear
Website for additional information: [Web Link]
Location: Not listed
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