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The National Register of Historic Places is a catalogue of the buildings, sites, structures, districts, and objects whose hallowed ground and sturdy walls provide a glimpse into our past. These sites also may be selected for architectural and archeological interests. The Oklahoma State Historic Preservation Office is pleased to announce that the following properties were added to the National Register as of December 5, 2008.

The City of Tulsa has added the Mayo Building to their inventory of National Register of Historic Places. The building was listed for its association with the oil industry and for its association with Cass A. and John D. Mayo, real estate entrepreneurs and businessmen. Dr. Cathy Ambler prepared the nomination.

The Kivlehen House, located in Edmond, significant for its early twentieth century architectural style of Colonial Revival. The house is a distinctive and eclectic sub-type of Colonial Revival and represents approximately five percent of all Colonial Revival style houses. Dr. Cathy Ambler prepared the nomination for the property owners.

The Silver City Cemetery, located two miles north of Tuttle in northern Grady County, is the last tangible resource associated with Silver City Trading Post, one of the earliest settlements in Grady County. The cemetery is historically significant for its association with early settlers in northern Grady County. Cynthia Savage prepared the nomination for the City of Tuttle.

The Woodward Theater, located in downtown Woodward, is significant for its social contributions to the community. It is also significant as an Italian Renaissance style atmospheric theater. Constructed in 1929 during the age of movie palaces, it is an excellent example of the eclectic architectural styles associated with movie theaters. The nomination was prepared by SHPO staff.

Woolaroc Ranch Historic District, located in Osage County near Barnsdall, is the former ranch property of Frank Phillips, the one time director of Phillips Petroleum Company. The property is significant for its association with Frank Phillips and for its distinctive rusticated architecture and engineering features. The nomination was prepared by Dr. Cathy Ambler for the Frank Phillips Foundation.

Listing in the National Register is an honorific designation that provides recognition, limited protection and, in some cases, financial incentives for these important properties. The SHPO identifies, evaluates, and nominates properties for this special designation.

For detailed information, contact Lynda Schwan at (405) 522-4478 or email lschwan@okhistory.org.