Taft Junior High School
National Register of Historic Places

Taft Junior High School

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
Listed
June 4, 2007
Type
Building
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
07000515

About this property

Taft Middle School is a historic Oklahoma City school. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Taft Junior High School. At 2901 NW 23rd Street, the school's art deco-style building was designed by Layton, Hicks & Forsyth and built in 1930. The two-story building includes intricate brickwork, terra cotta, and cast stone adornments as well as friezes. It is constructed of yellow brick. Royals are the Taft mascot. The school has about 600 students. Taft Middle School website, Oklahoma City Public Schools

Location

2901 NW 23rd. St.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
35.49393, -97.56655

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Sources

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When was Taft Junior High School listed on the National Register?

Taft Junior High School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 4, 2007.

What type of historic resource is Taft Junior High School?

Taft Junior High School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Taft Junior High School?

The period of significance for Taft Junior High School is recorded as the civil_war era.

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