Yukon Public Library Explained

Yukon Public Library
Coordinates:35.5067°N -97.7506°W
Built:1927
Builder:F. H. Fash
Added:February 2, 1984
Area:less than one acre
Refnum:84002977

The Yukon Public Library is a brick-and-mortar Colonial Revival structure located in Yukon, Oklahoma. It was the original public library for the city of Yukon, constructed in 1927 for $4,500 raised by the Yukon Ladies Library Club.[1]

The club continued to financially support and operate the library until 1979, when the city of Yukon assumed responsibility. A new library was constructed and opened in 1980, and the old library building was used as a utility shed and storage. The Yukon Chamber of Commerce currently occupies the building.[2]

It was designed by architects Sorey & Vahlberg of Oklahoma City.[1]

Notes and References

  1. National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Yukon Public Library . pdf . Ruth, Kent . February 2, 1984 . National Park Service. With Web site: accompanying three photos from 1983.. pdf .
  2. Web site: History – Mabel C. Fry Public Library. City of Yukon, Oklahoma. 10 May 2016.