About this property
The Southern Hotel is a three-story Classical Revival structure located in El Reno, Oklahoma. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978, the building was constructed in 1909 as a hotel for passengers traveling the Rock Island Railroad as well as travelers along the Oklahoma Railway Company's interurban line to Oklahoma City. When it was built, the Southern Hotel was one of the most opulent and extravagant hotels in Oklahoma.
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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 78002220. It was listed on August 1, 1978.
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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 Southern Hotel listed on the National Register?
Southern Hotel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 1, 1978.
What type of historic resource is Southern Hotel?
Southern Hotel is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Southern Hotel?
The period of significance for Southern Hotel is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Southern Hotel?
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