Storm House
a.k.a. Hefley House
721 W. Broadway, Elk City, OKThe Storm House is significant for its architectural style.
The Storm family, prominent in the development of Elk City, a far western Oklahoma community, had their home designed in the Spanish Colonial Revival style. Architect P.A. Engwall began work on the design in approximately 1927, and G. E. Martin completed construction in 1930. The structure possesses many features characteristice of the Spanish Colonial Revival style which experienced great popularity during the period 1915-1945. An unusual oriel window gives individuality to the house. Remaining in excellent condition, the Storm House is the best example of the style found in this town of 9,600 population.
Listed in National Register of Historic Places in 1983.
The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the Nation’s historic places worthy of preservation. Authorized by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect America’s historic and archeological resources.