American Legion Hall (Searcy, Arkansas)
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The American Legion Hall in Searcy, Arkansas
was built in 1939. It served historically as a meeting hall. It is an example of WPA architecture
(try Works Progress Administration architecture), having been designed/built by the Works Progress Administration
. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places
in 1991.
Searcy, Arkansas
Searcy is the largest city and county seat of White County, Arkansas, United States. According to 2006 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 20,663. It is the principal city of the Searcy, AR Micropolitan Statistical Area which encompasses all of White County...
was built in 1939. It served historically as a meeting hall. It is an example of WPA architecture
WPA architecture
WPA architecture or WPA Rustic architecture describes architecture of the U.S. New Deal Works Project Administration . The WPA provided funding for architects to create a variety of buildings, including amphitheaters and lodges...
(try Works Progress Administration architecture), having been designed/built by the Works Progress Administration
Works Progress Administration
The Works Progress Administration was the largest and most ambitious New Deal agency, employing millions of unskilled workers to carry out public works projects, including the construction of public buildings and roads, and operated large arts, drama, media, and literacy projects...
. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
in 1991.