Oklahoma's National Register of Historic Places

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ID Number 88001361
Historic Name REIN SCHOOL
Description of Significance THE REIN SCHOOL IS AN EXCELLENT EXAMPLE OF A CLASSIC ONE-ROOM WPA SCHOOL, ONE ONE OF TWO THAT REMAINS INTACT IN THE NORTHWESTERN COUNTIES OF OKLAHOMA. THE FACILITY IMPROVED THE ABILITY OF THE RURAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TO DELIVER MODERN EDUCATIONAL CURRICULUM TO ITS RESIDENTS, AND PROVIDED WORK OPPORTUNITIES TO DESTITUTE AGRICULTURAL WORKERS IN THE AREA. THE SCHOOL IS A SINGLE-STORY RECTANGULAR BUILDING CONSTRUCTED OF RUSTICATED AND COURSED NATIVE STONE. THE ROOF IS GABLED, WITH A GABLED FRONT PORCH. LISTED IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER, 5/20/1994.
Current Name SAME
Address OFF US-177
City PERRY VICINITY
County NOBLE
Lot
Block
Current Section 11, SW4
Township 24N
Range 2E
Type BUILDING
Historic Function SCHOOL
Current Function UNKNOWN
Area Significance 1 ARCHITECTURE
Area Significance 2 COMMERCE
Date Prepared 1988
Year Built 1936-1937
Original Site YES
Architect/Builder WORKS PROGRESS ADMINISTRATION - BUILDER
Architectural Style OTHER: WORKS PROGRESS ADMINISTRATION
Roof Material ASPHALT
Wall Material STONE
Window Material WOOD
Door Material WOOD
Decorative Details
Condition FAIR
Comments
Restricted N