National Register of Historic Places

Old Central, Oklahoma State University

Stillwater, Payne County, Oklahoma
Listed
July 26, 1971
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
71000672

About this property

Old Central, historically known as the College Building, is the oldest building on the Oklahoma State University campus in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Originally built in 1894, it was the first permanent building on the Oklahoma A&M campus. Old Central's bell clapper once served as a traveling trophy in the Bedlam Series athletics rivalry between Oklahoma State University and the University of Oklahoma. The new "Bedlam Bell" is a crystal trophy modeled after Old Central's bell and is awarded to the winner of each individual athletics contest in addition to the overall series winner for each year.

Location

Stillwater, Payne County, Oklahoma
36.12060, -97.06671

Categories

EDUCATION
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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

Campus Fire Station
Industrial
0.1 mi
Berry, James E., House
Industrial
0.4 mi
Murphy House
Industrial
0.4 mi
Payne County Courthouse
Civil War
0.5 mi
Pruett House
Industrial
0.5 mi

Nearby Battles

Gunfight at Ingalls — Black Faced Charlie Bryant Capture
1891Frontier
7.1 mi
Doolin Gang — Battle of Ingalls, Oklahoma Territory
1893Frontier
7.1 mi
Doolin Gang — Battle of Ingalls, Oklahoma Territory
1893Frontier
10.4 mi

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When was Old Central, Oklahoma State University listed on the National Register?

Old Central, Oklahoma State University was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 26, 1971.

What type of historic resource is Old Central, Oklahoma State University?

Old Central, Oklahoma State University is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Old Central, Oklahoma State University?

The period of significance for Old Central, Oklahoma State University is recorded as the industrial era.

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