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| ID Number |
4000944 |
| Historic Name |
MCLAIN RODGERS PARK |
| Description of Significance |
MCCLAIN RODGERS PARK IS A 12 ACRE RECREATIONAL AREA CONSTRUCTED IN CLINTON, OKLAHOMA BETWEEN 1934 AND 1942 WITH HELP FROM THE FERA AND THE WPA. THIS HISTORIC DISTRICT INCLUDES 14 CONTRIBUTING RESOURCES AND 3 NONCONTRIBUTING RESOURCES. THE CONTRIBUTING RESOURCES INCLUDE THE EAST GATE, THE TENNIS COURTS, THE VOLLEYBALL COURT AND BLEACHERS, THE WADING POOL/PLAY AREA, THE BATHHOUSE AND ANNEX, THE CONCESSION STAND, THE NORTH GATE, BESS ROGERS DRIVE AND STONE BRIDGE, A BRICK RESTROOM, SEVERAL ORIGINAL PICNIC TABLES AND DRINKING FOUNTAINS, THE BASEBALL STADIUM, THE AMPHITHEATER AND BANDSTAND, A STONE DRAINAGE DITCH, AND THE HIGHWAY PATROL BUILDING. THE PARK PROVIDED SPACE FOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR LOCALS, AS WELL AS TRAVELERS ON NEARBY ROUTE 66. LISTED IN NATIONAL REGISTER SEPTEMBER 3, 2004. |
| Current Name |
CLINTON CITY PARK |
| Address |
INTERSECTION OF TENTH AND BESS ROGERS DRIVE |
| City |
CLINTON |
| County |
CUSTER |
| Lot |
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| Block |
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| Current Section |
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| Township |
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| Range |
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| Type |
DISTRICT |
| Historic Function |
RECREATION AND CULTURE: OUTDOOR RECREATION |
| Current Function |
RECREATION AND CULTURE: OUTDOOR RECREATION |
| Area Significance 1 |
ECONOMICS |
| Area Significance 2 |
ARCHITECTURE |
| Date Prepared |
DECEMBER 12, 2003 |
| Year Built |
1934-1942 |
| Original Site |
YES |
| Architect/Builder |
RICH, E.M., WPA, AND FERA, BUILDERS |
| Architectural Style |
MODERN MOVEMENT: ART DECO |
| Roof Material |
ASPHALT |
| Wall Material |
BRICK; STONE |
| Window Material |
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| Door Material |
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| Decorative Details |
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| Condition |
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| Comments |
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| Restricted |
N |
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