Alva Armory
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About Alva Armory
Alva Armory, at Choctaw and Third Sts., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Sep 8, 1988. It was among the first 10 of Alva’s 12 listings. The Register lists it for its economics, military, architecture and social history, at the local level. It was listed as part of WPA Public Bldgs., Recreational Facilities and Water Quality Improvements in Northwestern Oklahoma, 1935-1943 TR.
What it isHistoric building in Alva, Oklahoma, United States. From Wikidata (CC0).
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 100 MB · National Archives↗1936 to today
- 1936Built
- 1988Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 38 years
Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 10 minutes
Choctaw and Third Sts., Alva · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies
5 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Alva Armory
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Questions about Alva Armory
Is Alva Armory on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Sep 8, 1988 (Register number 88001360).
Is Alva Armory a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Oklahoma has 18 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Alva Armory?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Alva Armory?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 100 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 86510592 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.