1889 TERRITORIAL SCHOOL / 124 E. 2nd / PO BOX 4101 / EDMOND, OKLAHOMA 73083 / 405-715-1889
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N A T I O N A L
H I S T O R I C S I T E S
H I S T O R I C S I T E S
AS LISTED ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
When the dust finally settled from the 1889
Land Run, construction began on two major
buildings in Edmond. The first was Old North
Tower, on the campus of Territorial Normal
School. It was completed in 1894. Citizens
State Bank, built on the corner of 1st Street and
Broadway, opened its doors in 1901. Today both
buildings are listed on the National Register of
Historic Places.
The buildings, one for education and the other
for banking, have several things in common.
Both were built using local material.
Red sandstone, also known as Edmond Red,
was quarried a short distance from Edmond,
and became the primary material used in
construction. Both were built before
statehood. Both were known for their
Territorial style of architecture which was
prevalent in Oklahoma Territory from 1889-1906.
Land Run, construction began on two major
buildings in Edmond. The first was Old North
Tower, on the campus of Territorial Normal
School. It was completed in 1894. Citizens
State Bank, built on the corner of 1st Street and
Broadway, opened its doors in 1901. Today both
buildings are listed on the National Register of
Historic Places.
The buildings, one for education and the other
for banking, have several things in common.
Both were built using local material.
Red sandstone, also known as Edmond Red,
was quarried a short distance from Edmond,
and became the primary material used in
construction. Both were built before
statehood. Both were known for their
Territorial style of architecture which was
prevalent in Oklahoma Territory from 1889-1906.
OLD NORTH TOWER
Constructed in 1892, this building
was expressly for 'normal' school
training but it also was the first
building built for a state-supported
institution of higher learning in
Oklahoma. Throughout the years
the school has undergone name
changes, the last being University
of Central Oklahoma. Old North
Tower is located at 100 University
and was placed on the National
Register of Historic Places in 1971.
was expressly for 'normal' school
training but it also was the first
building built for a state-supported
institution of higher learning in
Oklahoma. Throughout the years
the school has undergone name
changes, the last being University
of Central Oklahoma. Old North
Tower is located at 100 University
and was placed on the National
Register of Historic Places in 1971.
CITIZENS' STATE BANK BUILDING
This historic building, constructed in 1901, is a well preserved
example of territorial sandstone architecture and is a reminder
of the importance of banks in early frontier development. The bank
boasted a "fireproof" and "burglaryproof" vault. In 1981 it became
known as Citizens' Bank of Edmond. Citizens' State Bank was
placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
example of territorial sandstone architecture and is a reminder
of the importance of banks in early frontier development. The bank
boasted a "fireproof" and "burglaryproof" vault. In 1981 it became
known as Citizens' Bank of Edmond. Citizens' State Bank was
placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
EDMOND ARMORY
The Edmond Armory was built of native red sandstone
between 1936 and 1937 under the Works Progress
Administration. Local WPA construction projects created
job opportunities for unemployed workers during the
Depression of the 1930s. Once completed, the armory
became the home of the Oklahoma National Guard, 179th
Infantry Unit of the 45th Infantry Division. The National
Guard moved to a new location and the City of Edmond
took possession of the building, later converting it into
the Edmond Historical Society and Museum in 1983.
Located at 431 South Boulevard, the armory was placed
on the national Register of Historic Places in 1991.
between 1936 and 1937 under the Works Progress
Administration. Local WPA construction projects created
job opportunities for unemployed workers during the
Depression of the 1930s. Once completed, the armory
became the home of the Oklahoma National Guard, 179th
Infantry Unit of the 45th Infantry Division. The National
Guard moved to a new location and the City of Edmond
took possession of the building, later converting it into
the Edmond Historical Society and Museum in 1983.
Located at 431 South Boulevard, the armory was placed
on the national Register of Historic Places in 1991.
GOWER CEMETERY
The Gower Cemetery east of Edmond is the final resting
place for an estimated 200 individuals. Primarily African
Americans settled in this area during Oklahoma's 1889
Land Run. Once there was a school and a church, but
they have since disappeared into history. The cemetery
was founded by John and Ophelia Gower, and three
generations of their family. Located east of Interstate 35
on Covel Road between Douglas and Post Roads, the
cemetery was placed on the National Register of Historic
Places in 1991.
place for an estimated 200 individuals. Primarily African
Americans settled in this area during Oklahoma's 1889
Land Run. Once there was a school and a church, but
they have since disappeared into history. The cemetery
was founded by John and Ophelia Gower, and three
generations of their family. Located east of Interstate 35
on Covel Road between Douglas and Post Roads, the
cemetery was placed on the National Register of Historic
Places in 1991.
AMERICAN LEGION HUT
This building was built in 1936-1937 of native red
sandstone and was another Works Progress
Administration project. Both it and the Edmond Armory
were built in Stephenson Park. The park also received
some construction projects during this time including
the little rock bridges. It's conceivable the WPA workers
worked on all three projects at the same time. Located
at 4th and Littler, the American Legion Hut was placed
on the National Register of Historic Places in 1993.
sandstone and was another Works Progress
Administration project. Both it and the Edmond Armory
were built in Stephenson Park. The park also received
some construction projects during this time including
the little rock bridges. It's conceivable the WPA workers
worked on all three projects at the same time. Located
at 4th and Littler, the American Legion Hut was placed
on the National Register of Historic Places in 1993.
Y-CHAPEL OF SONG
Located on the Campus of the University of Central Oklahoma, construction
on the chapel was started in 1948 and finished a year later. The unique
features of this building are the stained glass windows, designed and
created by school art students. Y-Chapel of Song was placed on the
National Register of Historic Places in 2001.
on the chapel was started in 1948 and finished a year later. The unique
features of this building are the stained glass windows, designed and
created by school art students. Y-Chapel of Song was placed on the
National Register of Historic Places in 2001.
THE KIVLEHEN HOUSE
This home was built in 1910 by James D. and Mattie
Kivlehen. The two and a half story home has over
2900 square feet. It cost $5,000. Newspaper accounts
of the time cited the home as "one of the largest
residences in Edmond." Today, after major renovations,
the historic Kivlehen home can be seen at 525 North
Jackson, and was listed on the National Register of
Historic Places in 2008.
Kivlehen. The two and a half story home has over
2900 square feet. It cost $5,000. Newspaper accounts
of the time cited the home as "one of the largest
residences in Edmond." Today, after major renovations,
the historic Kivlehen home can be seen at 525 North
Jackson, and was listed on the National Register of
Historic Places in 2008.
Citizens' State Bank building
Old North Tower
Edmond Armory
Gower Cemetery
American Legion Hut
Kivlehen House
Citizens' State
Bank building
Bank building
