Jefferson Elementary School - Shawnee, OK
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N 35° 20.329 W 096° 55.740
14S E 688213 N 3912585
There are numerous examples of frieze art on this Art Deco school building.
Waymark Code: WMWBJ5
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 08/08/2017
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Jefferson Elementary School is constructed of yellow brick and has many embellishments. An original school at this location is referenced on a frieze above the entrance showing the dates 1904-1933. The main portion of the current building was constructed in 1934 as a Federal Public Works project.
Above the three openings at the entrance portico on the southeast corner are two panels showing a map of the western hemisphere, embellished with flowers and scroll work. The center frieze has the name of the school with decorative artwork in relief. Above a bay window on the east side are three frieze panels with foliage. A projected window bay on the south side has an intricate bas relief frieze as a squared arch to the window unit. This frieze has flowers and vines with a centered harp.
The building architect was Hugh W. Brown, Jr. and the building was constructed by Cowen Construction Company. A great deal of attention was paid to beauty when building this school.
Artist: Unknown
Address:
800 N. Louisa
Shawnee, OK 74801
Web URL to relevant information: Not listed
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