Oklahoma City National Memorial
National Register of Historic Places

Oklahoma City National Memorial

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
Listed
October 8, 1997
Type
District
Period
Modern
Ref No.
01000278

About this property

The Oklahoma City National Memorial is a memorial site in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States, that honors the victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were affected by the Oklahoma City bombing on April 19, 1995. It is situated on the former site of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, which was damaged in the bombing and was soon after torn down to make way for the memorial. The building was located on NW 5th Street between N. Robinson Avenue and N. Harvey Avenue. The national memorial was authorized on October 9, 1997, by President Bill Clinton's signing of the Oklahoma City National Memorial Act of 1997. It was administratively listed on the National Register of Historic Places the same day. The memorial is administered by Oklahoma City National Memorial Foundation, with National Park Service staff to help interpret the memorial for visitors. The memorial was formally dedicated on April 19, 2000, the fifth anniversary of the bombing. The museum was dedicated and opened 10 months later on February 19, 2001.

Location

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
35.47329, -97.51755

Categories

SOCIAL HISTORY
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Sources

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

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When was Oklahoma City National Memorial listed on the National Register?

Oklahoma City National Memorial was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 8, 1997.

What type of historic resource is Oklahoma City National Memorial?

Oklahoma City National Memorial is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Oklahoma City National Memorial?

The period of significance for Oklahoma City National Memorial is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 1995.

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