Billington Building
Also known as Masonic Temple
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About Billington Building
Billington Building, at 23 E. Ninth, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Sep 26, 1985. It was among the first 11 of Shawnee’s 15 listings, with one other the same day. The Register lists it for its commerce and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Skyscraper, as it does for 1 other Oklahoma listings.
What it isHistoric building in Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States. From Wikidata (CC0).
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 85 MB · National Archives↗Finding Billington Building
23 E. Ninth, Shawnee
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
8 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Billington Building
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Billington Building
Is Billington Building on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Sep 26, 1985 (Register number 85002512).
Is Billington Building a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Oklahoma has 18 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Billington 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 Billington Building?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 85 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 86511995 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.