About this property
The Carnegie Library in Lawton, Oklahoma is a Carnegie library building from 1922. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. It is built of buff-tan brick, with white limestone used for the window trim and other ornamentation.
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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 76001560. It was listed on August 18, 1976.
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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 Carnegie Library listed on the National Register?
Carnegie Library was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 18, 1976.
What type of historic resource is Carnegie Library?
Carnegie Library is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Carnegie Library?
The period of significance for Carnegie Library is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1922.
Can I research the history near Carnegie Library?
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