East Central University Athletic Field & Stadium - Ada, OK
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N 34° 46.306 W 096° 39.565
14S E 714194 N 3850229
Built in the late 1930's by the WPA, this stadium is still in use today.
Waymark Code: WMRZ6T
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 08/26/2016
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On the far east side of the East Central University campus is a football stadium constructed by the WPA during the period 1936-1941. The stadium is rectangular, 199 ft by 56 ft. and constructed of poured concrete, with an exterior of rusticated and coursed white native stone.
The stadium rises 20 tiers and has a stepped cornice on the back wall. Arched windows are boarded up on the back side. Large arched entrances have been reduced in size with opaque glass, wood and concrete block.
A 254 ft. native stone wall runs from the stadium north.
Documentation of WPA status is from the Oklahoma Historical Society Landmarks Inventory database.
Project type: Other
Date built or created: 1936-1941
Location: East Central Univ. campus
City: Ada, OK
Condition: Good upkeep with a little wear and tear
Website for additional information: [Web Link]
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