Oklahoma's National Register of Historic Places

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ID Number 4000127
Historic Name SAYRE CITY PARK
Description of Significance CONSTRUCTED BY THE WPA IN 1940-41, THE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE SAYRE CITY PARK ARE A DIRECT RESULT OF IT BEING LOCATED ON US HIGHWAY 66. THE CITY SOUGHT TO PROVIDE AMENITIES TO BOTH LOCALS AND TRAVELERS ON THE ROAD. IMPOVEMENTS INCLUDED CAMPSITE, A GAZEBO, AND LANDSCAPE FEATURES. THE CENTERPIECE WAS A SWIMMING POOL WITH AN ATTRACTIVE, PUEBLO-REVIVAL STYLE BATHHOUSE CONSTRUCTED OF LOCALLY QUARRIED RED SANDSTONE. LISTED IN NATIONAL REGISTER 3/3/04.
Current Name
Address INTERSECTION OF E1200 ROAD & N1870 ROAD
City SAYRE
County BECKHAM
Lot
Block
Current Section 9
Township 9N
Range 23W
Type DISTRICT
Historic Function ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION: CITY PARK
Current Function ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION: CITY PARK
Area Signficance 1 ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION
Area Significance 2 ARCHITECTURE
Date Prepared 12/03
Year Built 1940-41
Original Site YES
Architect/Builder WORK PROJECTS ADMINISTRATION (WPA)
Architectural Style PUEBLO REVIVAL
Roof Material ASPHALT
Wall Material STONE
Window Material WOOD
Door Material WOOD
Decorative Details EXPOSED VIGAS; CORNER TOWER ON BATHHOUSE WITH EXTERIOR, WRAP-AROUND STAIR. ARCHED OPENING.
Condition GOOD
Comments
Restricted N