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 Civic Center - Neosho, Missouri Posted by:  iconions
N 36° 52.111 W 094° 22.153
15S E 377959 N 4081161
This Carthage stone, art deco building was constructed by the WPA in 1938 and is located at 109-111 West Main Street in Neosho, Missouri.
Waymark Code: WM16XB0
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 10/23/2022
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WPA Details:
Project type: Auditoriums and Arenas, City and Town Halls, Civic Facilities
Agency: Works Progress Administration (WPA)
Designers: Neal C. Davis
Originally constructed as the Neosho Auditorium and City Hall, this is now known as “The Civic.” It was built by the WPA in 1938. Like the nearby Newton County Courthouse, the civic center was constructed out of Carthage Stone in an Art Deco style. It was extensively renovated in 2008, but the Art Deco elements were preserved.
- Living New Deal website
Building Details:
Built to house city offices and an auditorium, this two-story civic and governmental building was designed in the Art Deco style by architect Neal C. Davis. It was constructed in 1938 by the Works Progress Administration. On the main facade are five sets of double doors of single-light glass and wood design. Above the doors are large single-light rectangular transoms with opaque lights. Also above the doors are chevron panels and vertical fluted panels. Windows are four-light hopper design. In the second story central bay the window openings have structural glass blocks. At the roofline is concrete indented panels. The building originally housed the city hall, public library, and meeting areas. The auditorium has a stage at one end, hardwood floors, and original wood seats in the gallery, which is lighted by original multi-light casement windows.
- National Register Application
Project type: Government building (non-park)
Date built or created: 1938
Location: southwest of Courthouse Square
City: Neosho, Missouri
Condition: Good upkeep with a little wear and tear
Website for additional information: [Web Link]
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