Taft Middle School is a historic Oklahoma City school. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Taft Junior High School.[2] At 2901 NW 23rd Street, the school's art deco-style building was designed by Layton, Hicks & Forsyth and built in 1930.[3] The two-story building includes intricate brickwork, terra cotta, and cast stone adornments as well as friezes. It is constructed of yellow brick.[3]
Taft Junior High School | |
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| Location | 2901 NW 23rd. St., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
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| Coordinates | 35°29′38″N 97°33′58″W / 35.49389°N 97.56611°W |
| Area | 5 acres (2.0 ha) |
| Built | 1930 |
| Built by | Lambert Construction Co. |
| Architect | Layton, Hicks & Forsyth |
| Architectural style | Art Deco |
| NRHP reference No. | 07000515[1] |
| Added to NRHP | June 5, 2007 |
Royals are the Taft mascot. The school has about 600 students.[4]
Athletics
editWomen's sports
edit- Basketball
- Cheerleading
- Cross Country
- Soccer
- Softball
- Track & Field
- Volleyball
Men's sports
edit- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Soccer
- Volleyball
- Track & Field
- Wrestling[5]
References
edit- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
- ^ "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Taft Junior High School". National Park Service. Retrieved April 22, 2019. With accompanying pictures
- ^ a b "Art Deco Friezes - Taft Middle School - Oklahoma City, OK - Frieze Art on Waymarking.com". www.waymarking.com.
- ^ "Homes for Sale near Taft Middle School - Oklahoma City OK".
- ^ "Oklahoma City Public". oklahomacityathletics.rankonesport.com.
External links
edit- Taft Middle School website, Oklahoma City Public Schools