American Legion Hut (Edmond, Oklahoma) Explained

American Legion Hut
Location:Jct. of Fifth St. and Littler Ave., NE corner, Edmond, Oklahoma
Coordinates:35.65°N -97.4797°W
Built:1937
Architect:WPA
Architecture:WPA
Added:December 2, 1993
Area:less than one acre
Refnum:93001336

The American Legion Hut in Edmond, Oklahoma was built in 1937. It has been deemed significant as an example of Works Progress Administration economic activity in Edmond, as it provided employment for 12 workers for six months during the Depression), and for its WPA architecture with Craftsman influence. It is also known as Edmond American Legion Hut and served historically as a meeting hall.[1]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1993.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: [{{NRHP url|id=93001336}} National Register of Historic Places Registration: American Legion Hut]. National Park Service. 2016-06-14 . Dianna Everett . March 31, 1993. with