U.S. Post Office and Kiowa Indian Agency - Anadarko, OK
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hamquilter
N 35° 04.440 W 098° 14.632
14S E 568936 N 3881510
This is an extraordinary building constructed to be the post office as well as the Kiowa Indian Agency.
Waymark Code: WMXB90
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 12/21/2017
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The U.S Post Office and Kiowa Indian Agency building, located at 101-103 W. Oklahoma Avenue was constructed in 1935 under a Treasury Dept. funding program. This is a beautiful three-story buff brick building constructed in the Classical style, with Moderne architectural influence. There is a double-door entry at each end of its east-facing facade.
The building is constructed of steel with brick and stone veneer. Its three stories are divided into 7 bays, separated by brick columns. Beneath each of the second floor windows is a stone spandrel. Inscribed on the stone cornice and frieze between the second and third floors are the words "UNITED STATES POST OFFICE AND KIOWA INDIAN AGENCY - ANADARKO, OKLAHOMA". Flanking each of the entrances are the original wall-mounted sconces. A large cornerstone is set to the left of the south entrance, at waist height.
Inside the main lobby of the post office are 16 Indian murals which were painted as a WPA project in 1936. Designed by Kiowa artist, Stephen Mopope, they depict the ceremonial and social life of the Kiowa Tribe.
Project type: Government building (non-park)
Date built or created: 1935
City: Anadarko, OK
Condition: Good upkeep with a little wear and tear
Website for additional information: [Web Link]
Location: Not listed
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