Oklahoma's National Register of Historic Places

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ID Number 80003263
Historic Name COTTON STORAGE HOUSE
Description of Significance THE KINTA COTTON STORAGE HOUSE IS ONE OF ONLY A FEW REMAINING EXAMPLES OF THE OCTAGONAL STORAGE BUILDINGS CONSTRUCTED DURING THE HEYDAY OF THE COTTON INDUSTRY IN OKLAHOMA. THIS BUILDING HAS A ROCK FOUNDATION AND IS COVERED IN CORRUGATED TIN. IT HAS A HIPPED ROOF TOPPED BY AN ADDITIONAL SMALLER OCTAGONAL TOWER. A GABLED PORTICO IS LOCATED ON ONE SIDE AND SERVED AS A COVERED ACCESS POINT FOR FARMERS. LISTED IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES, 1/10/1982.
Current Name SAME
Address OFF SH-2
City KINTA VICINITY
County HASKELL
Lot 1
Block 57
Current Section
Township
Range
Type BUILDING
Historic Function AGRICULTURE/SUBSISTENCE: STORAGE
Current Function VACANT / NOT IN USE
Area Signficance 1 AGRICULTURE
Area Significance 2 ECONOMICS
Date Prepared 6/29/1979
Year Built CA 1904
Original Site YES
Architect/Builder UNKNOWN
Architectural Style NO DISTINCTIVE STYLE
Roof Material TIN
Wall Material TIN
Window Material UNCOLLECTED
Door Material TIN
Decorative Details
Condition DETERIORATED
Comments DOCUMENTATION SOURCES: (CONT) "KINTA'S OLD GIN BUILDING CAUSING STIR", OKLAHOMA CITY TIMES, 10/27/1978, P.17
Restricted N