Electric Park Pavilion

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The Electric Park Pavilion is a pavilion located in Blackwell, Oklahoma, designed in 1912 by W.L. McAltee.[2] The pavilion was built as a "salute to electricity" and features a 160-foot domed ceiling, and an 800-seat auditorium.[3] The building was once lined with over 500 lights, on the dome, its 27 flag poles with American flags, and its 22 arched windows.[2] The Mission/Spanish Revival style building is made of brick and stucco, and was dedicated on March 23, 1913.[3]

Location300 S. Main, Blackwell, Oklahoma
Coordinates36°48′6″N 97°16′54″W
Area0.3 acres (0.12 ha)
Built1912
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Electric Park Pavilion
The Pavilion in 2013.
Electric Park Pavilion is located in Oklahoma
Electric Park Pavilion
Location within Oklahoma
Electric Park Pavilion is located in the United States
Electric Park Pavilion
Location within the United States
Location300 S. Main, Blackwell, Oklahoma
Coordinates36°48′6″N 97°16′54″W
Area0.3 acres (0.12 ha)
Built1912
Architectural styleitalian renaissance, classical
NRHP reference No.76001563 [1]
Added to NRHPSeptember 29, 1976
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It currently houses the Top of Oklahoma Historical Society Museum.

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