Address:.75 MILE EAST AND .25 MILES NORTH OF JCT US 177 & US 66County:Lincoln
Started: Completed:1940
Agencies:WPANRHP:April 4, 1996

Current Usage:

Description:

WPA APPROPRIATION: $7,910

The WPA constructed the Warwick School in 1940. The construction of the new building produced not only needed jobs for local men but also increased the economic viability of the immediate area. This in turn fortified the state and national economies. The building project further resulted in an improved educational facility which increased the quality of education in Lincoln County while also providing an enhanced space for community events. The project was approved on 9 April 1940 with work underway by 24 July of that year. The project was financed locally with a 2,500 dollar bond. This was matched with 5,410 federal dollars to bring total project cost to 7,910 dollars. The project included demolishing the old building, salvaging materials and grading the grounds, as well as erecting the new school. On the average, thirty-two men benefitted from employment on this job. 1 The Warwick School remained in use as a school until 1968, when the Warwick School District was consolidated with the Wellston School District. Since that time, the community of Warwick continues to use the building as a community center. (1)

Coordinates: 35.685788, -97.005196

Sources:

  1. Oklahoma Landmarks Inventory Nomination

Supported Documents:

  1. National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form

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