Hugo Armory
Jefferson and Third Sts., Hugo, OKAs a WPA structure, the Hugo armory is exceptional for its masonry which becomes a form of artistic expression, making it one of the most attractive depression era buildings in Southeastern Oklahoma. Within the Hugo area it is architecturally significant in terms of type, style, scale, materials and quality of workmanship. Also, construction of the armory provided job opportunities for destitute workers at a time when there were few in the region and starvation was a real possibility. One black gentlemen walked eight miles to the job site and then again from it, working eight hours on the project for one dollar per day. Equally important is that the building itself contributed to a state of military preparedness which enabled the Oklahoma National Guard to distinguish itself during World War II.
Local significance of the building:Listed in National Register of Historic Places in 1988.
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