Branson Building
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About Branson Building
Branson Building, at 531 Barnes St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jan 5, 1984. It was among the first 9 of Alva’s 12 listings, with six others the same day. The Register lists it for its commerce and architecture, at the local level. It was listed as part of Territorial Buildings in Downtown Alva TR. Eight more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isCommercial building in Alva, Oklahoma. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 3 MB · National Archives↗1905 to today
- 1905Built
- 1984Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 42 years
Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 5 minutes
531 Barnes St., Alva · about 0.1 miles on foot, as the crow flies
6 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Branson Building
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Questions about Branson Building
Is Branson Building on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jan 5, 1984 (Register number 84000700).
Is Branson Building a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Oklahoma has 18 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Branson Building?
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 Branson Building?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 3 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 86510602 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.