About this property
Williams School in Cameron, Oklahoma was a Works Progress Administration project that was built in 1936. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. It was deemed significant for its character (in architecture), for its construction having provided jobs for destitute laborers "close to the edge of starvation", for providing a better learning environment, and for helping "to instill a sense of pride within the community." It is a one-story hipped-roof 401-by-72-foot (122…
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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 88001408. It was listed on September 7, 1988.
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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 Williams School listed on the National Register?
Williams School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 7, 1988.
What type of historic resource is Williams School?
Williams School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Williams School?
The period of significance for Williams School is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1936.
Can I research the history near Williams School?
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