Guthrie Historic District - Island Park - Guthrie, OK
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Formerly known as Island Park, this area is now called Mineral Wells Park and is a contributing site to the Guthrie Historic District.
Waymark Code: WMDFTT
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 01/10/2012
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Mineral Wells Park (formerly Island Park) is one of three parks which are listed as contributing sites to the Historic District. Established in 1890, this park is located on the west side of Highway 77 south of the downtown area. The park was the site for the celebration activities when Oklahoma was made the 47th state on November 16, 1907.
The park is large, and has many old trees. A narrow roadway winds through the park, passed a large pavilion, playground, tennis courts, basketball courts, and a large fishing pond. Near the tennis courts is a gazebo that was popular during the 1920s when citizens would line up with containers to obtain some of the mineral water which was so popular.
This is a popular area which hosts many community events throughout the year. It has been a focal point of Guthrie activities for more than 120 years.
It is listed on page 42 of the District nomination.
Name of Historic District (as listed on the NRHP): Guthrie Historic District
Link to nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com page with the Historic District: [Web Link]
NRHP Historic District Waymark (Optional): [Web Link]
Address:
400 S. Division Avenue
Guthrie, OK 73044
How did you determine the building to be a contributing structure?: Narrative found on the internet (Link provided below)
Optional link to narrative or database: [Web Link]
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