About this property
The American Legion Hut in Edmond, Oklahoma was built in 1937. It has been deemed significant as an example of Works Progress Administration economic activity in Edmond, as it provided employment for 12 workers for six months during the Depression), and for its WPA architecture with Craftsman influence. It is also known as Edmond American Legion Hut and served historically as a meeting hall.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 93001336. It was listed on December 2, 1993.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was American Legion Hut listed on the National Register?
American Legion Hut was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 2, 1993.
What type of historic resource is American Legion Hut?
American Legion Hut is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for American Legion Hut?
The period of significance for American Legion Hut is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1937.
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