National Historic Landmark

Guthrie Historic District

Guthrie, Logan County, Oklahoma
Listed
June 12, 1974
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
74001664

About this property

The Guthrie Historic District (GHD) is a National Historic Landmark District encompassing the commercial core of Guthrie, Oklahoma, US. According to its National Historic Landmark Nomination it is roughly bounded by Oklahoma Avenue on the north, Broad Street on the east, Harrison Avenue on the south, and the railroad tracks on the west; it also includes 301 W. Harrison Avenue. The National Historic Landmarks Program on-line document describes the boundaries as "14th Street, College Avenue, Pine Street and Lincoln Avenue. One building, the Logan County Courthouse, is at 301 E. Harrison Avenue, outside the main boundaries of the GHD," This article relies on the former source, which is more detailed. According to the 1998 nomination, the proposed district covered 31 acres (13 ha). The nomination included 112 resources, classed as 69 contributing buildings, 38 non-contributing buildings, 1 non-contributing structure and 3 noncontributing objects. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1999 for its historic significance as the first capital of the Oklahoma Territory and of Oklahoma.

Location

Guthrie, Logan County, Oklahoma
35.87764, -97.42276

Categories

POLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Logan County Courthouse
Civil War
0.1 mi
Co-Operative Publishing Company Building
Industrial
0.2 mi
Carnegie Library
Industrial
0.3 mi
Excelsior Library
Industrial
0.3 mi
Scottish Rite Temple
Industrial
0.5 mi

Questions about this property

When was Guthrie Historic District listed on the National Register?

Guthrie Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 12, 1974.

What type of historic resource is Guthrie Historic District?

Guthrie Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Guthrie Historic District a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Guthrie Historic District has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Guthrie Historic District?

The period of significance for Guthrie Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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