Masonic Temple (Atoka, Oklahoma)
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| Location | 301 Court St., Atoka, Oklahoma |
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| Coordinates | 34°23′7.9″N 96°7′31.5″W / 34.385528°N 96.125417°W |
| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1915 |
| Architect | Masonic Lodge |
| NRHP reference No. | 80003251[1] |
| Added to NRHP | September 08, 1980 |
The Masonic Temple in Atoka, Oklahoma is a historic building from 1915. Originally constructed as a meeting hall for a local area Masonic lodge, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.[1]
The building has stained glass windows in its third story, and is regarded as unique architecturally in its community. At the time of NRHP listing, it was regarded as a prime candidate for restoration.[2][3]
In 2013 the building was a hospice.[4]
As of 2023, the building is now home to Reba’s Place, a combination restaurant, bar, live music venue and retail store brought to life by country music superstar Reba McEntire.[5]
While inspecting the building in 2021, McEntire and a few others became trapped when a staircase collapsed. They were evacuated from the building safely.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- ^ "Oklahoma National Register Properties". Oklahoma State University. Archived from the original on March 5, 2012.
- ^ W. David Baird (November 1979). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: Masonic Temple" (PDF). Oklahoma Historical Society. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 25, 2010. Retrieved August 18, 2010.
- ^ "HOMETOWN HOSPICE LLC, 301 E COURT ST, ATOKA, Oklahoma (Ok) - Company Profile". Cortera Business Directory. Archived from the original on November 4, 2013.
- ^ "Reba's Place". rebasplace.com. Archived from the original on August 2, 2024.
- ^ Roberto, Melissa (September 15, 2021). "Reba McEntire rescued from historic building in Oklahoma after stairs collapse". Fox News. Archived from the original on January 10, 2023.
