American Legion Hut – Edmond

Address:	101 E 5th Street, Edmond, OK.	County	Oklahoma
Started	1936	Completed	1937
Agencies:	WPA	NRHP:	December 2, 1993

Current Usage:

Community Center

Description:

A single story native stone building constructed in 1936 using a Craftsman architecture style. This building is located at the SW corner of Stephenson Park facing south to 5th street. There is a small gable over the entrance and wide overhangs with exposed wood rafters inside. The interior has three rooms, a large meeting hall, kitchen, and storage area. There is a large stone fireplace that is located along the west wall. The building is currently used as a meeting place for the VFW post 4938.[1]

It provided employment for 12 workers for six months during WPA at a cost of $7000, which the Federal government provided all but $2000. The American Legion post furnished the balance. The building committee consisted of Sam Johnson, chairman; Frank Buell, Jr.; Fred Settle and William Thompson. John Drennon served as foreman for the project. [2]

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

Sources:

1. The Living New Deal
2. WPA in Edmond, Edmond Historical Society
3. National Register of Historic Places
4. Oklahoma Landmarks Inventory Nomination
5. Wikipedia Article
6. American Legion official Website

Supported Documents:

1. AL_Hut_Edmond – Dianna Everett (March 21, 1993)
2. National Register of Historic Places Registration Form

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