About this property
The Buffalo City Park Pavilion , on US 64 in Buffalo, Oklahoma, was built in 1936. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places listings in Harper County, Oklahoma in 1988. It is a 52 by 20 feet (15.8 m × 6.1 m) structure made of wood and coursed native stone, including two bathrooms at each end and an open pavilion area in the middle, built as a Works Progress Administration project. It was deemed: "...exceptionally significant in that it impacted the quality of life within the community. Prior to the 1930s, there were few picnic and other recreational facilities through northwestern Oklahoma, but a people hardened with economic difficulties and drought conditions need moments of rest and relaxation.
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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 88001367. It was listed on September 7, 1988.
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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 Buffalo City Park Pavilion listed on the National Register?
Buffalo City Park Pavilion was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 7, 1988.
What type of historic resource is Buffalo City Park Pavilion?
Buffalo City Park Pavilion is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Buffalo City Park Pavilion?
The period of significance for Buffalo City Park Pavilion is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1936.
Can I research the history near Buffalo City Park Pavilion?
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