Wagoner Armory
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The Wagoner Armory, also known as National Guard Armory, was built in 1938 by the Works Progress Administration
in order to make jobs for unemployed workers in the area. The Oklahoma National Guard
used the building since it was built, until it was abandoned along with 58 other armories in the state of Oklahoma
after they were ordered to be closed in 2006 by the federal Base Realignment and Closure Commission.
The Wagoner Armory, like many other armories, was contaminated with lead from bullets fired in their underground rifle ranges and from asbestos. The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality cleaned the facility up as part of its Site Cleanup Assistance Program.
The municipal government of Wagoner, Oklahoma
took over ownership on October 22, 2009.
The city is not exactly sure what their plans are for the armory but they are thinking about letting different groups use it, such as some senior citizen groups.
Works Progress Administration
The Works Progress Administration was the largest and most ambitious New Deal agency, employing millions of unskilled workers to carry out public works projects, including the construction of public buildings and roads, and operated large arts, drama, media, and literacy projects...
in order to make jobs for unemployed workers in the area. The Oklahoma National Guard
Oklahoma National Guard
The Oklahoma National Guard, a division of the Oklahoma Department of the Military, is the component of the United States National Guard in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. It comprises both Army and Air National Guard components. The Governor of Oklahoma is Commander-in-Chief of the Oklahoma National...
used the building since it was built, until it was abandoned along with 58 other armories in the state of Oklahoma
Oklahoma
Oklahoma is a state located in the South Central region of the United States of America. With an estimated 3,751,351 residents as of the 2010 census and a land area of 68,667 square miles , Oklahoma is the 28th most populous and 20th-largest state...
after they were ordered to be closed in 2006 by the federal Base Realignment and Closure Commission.
The Wagoner Armory, like many other armories, was contaminated with lead from bullets fired in their underground rifle ranges and from asbestos. The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality cleaned the facility up as part of its Site Cleanup Assistance Program.
The municipal government of Wagoner, Oklahoma
Wagoner, Oklahoma
Wagoner is a city in Wagoner County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 7,669 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Wagoner County.-Geography:Wagoner is located at ....
took over ownership on October 22, 2009.
The city is not exactly sure what their plans are for the armory but they are thinking about letting different groups use it, such as some senior citizen groups.