National Register of Historic Places

Surety Building

Muskogee, Muskogee County, Oklahoma
Listed
September 3, 1986
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
86002156

About this property

The Surety Building in Muskogee, Oklahoma is an eight-story skyscraper built for the Southern Surety Company in 1910. It was individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. The Surety Building was constructed in 1910 in downtown Muskogee, at the corner of Broadway and Third Street by the Southern Surety Company. The approximate cost was $325,000. It was the first building in Eastern Oklahoma to be considered a skyscraper. It was used as offices by government officials, attorneys, petroleum companies, and land developers. Although the architect is not known, the building's style is classed as Sullivanesque Chicago Style. It is a skeleton-framed rectangular structure with a flat roof. It has the characteristics employed by Louis Sullivan, such as elaborate projecting cornices, ornate two-story base and linteled windows with vertical bands. The building was converted into affordable apartments designed for senior living. It contains 18 one-bedroom units and 19 two-bedroom units, which went into service in 2006. Funding for the conversion was provided through the Federal Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program. Media related to Surety Building (Muskogee, Oklahoma) at Wikimedia Commons

Location

117 N. Third
Muskogee, Muskogee County, Oklahoma
35.74925, -95.37156

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When was Surety Building listed on the National Register?

Surety Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 3, 1986.

What type of historic resource is Surety Building?

Surety Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Surety Building?

The period of significance for Surety Building is recorded as the industrial era.

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