Masonic Temple (Atoka, Oklahoma)

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]

Masonic Temple
Masonic Temple (Atoka, Oklahoma) is located in Oklahoma
Masonic Temple (Atoka, Oklahoma)
Masonic Temple (Atoka, Oklahoma) is located in the United States
Masonic Temple (Atoka, Oklahoma)
Location301 Court St., Atoka, Oklahoma
Coordinates34°23′7.9″N 96°7′31.5″W
Arealess than one acre
Built1915
ArchitectMasonic Lodge
NRHP reference No.80003251[1]
Added to NRHPSeptember 08, 1980

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, Reba Mcentire and a few others became trapped when a staircase collapsed. They were evacuated from the building safely.[6]

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
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  3. 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.
  4. cortera.com listing for Hometown Hospice LLC. Archived 2013-11-04 at the Wayback Machine
  5. https://www.rebasplace.com/
  6. "Reba McEntire rescued from historic building in Oklahoma after stairs collapse". Fox News. September 15, 2021.


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