The National Register of Historic Places has listed two new sites in Oklahoma.
The State Historic Preservation Office of the Oklahoma Historical Society identifies, determines and nominates properties for federal designation.
Michael Mayes, National Register coordinator with the Oklahoma Historical Society, said the nominations were on behalf of citizens concerned with the future of both sites.
Carverdale in Oklahoma City
West of I-35 and north of Northeast 10th Street in Oklahoma City is a neighborhood steeped in history from the mid-20th century. It’s significant for a couple of reasons — a residential development for Black families during segregation and central to the Civil Rights Movement…