Gate School
About this property
The Gate School is the historic former school in Gate, Oklahoma. The yellow brick building was constructed by the Works Progress Administration from 1937 to 1938. The new school building replaced an existing school; due to budgetary constraints, the WPA reused materials from the previous school in the new building.
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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 99001087. It was listed on September 9, 1999.
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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 Gate School listed on the National Register?
Gate School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 9, 1999.
What type of historic resource is Gate School?
Gate School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Gate School?
The period of significance for Gate School is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1937.
Can I research the history near Gate School?
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