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DESCRIPTION:
CONSTRUCTED BY THE WPA IN 1940-41, THE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE SAYRE CITY PARK ARE A DIRECT RESULT OF IT BEING LOCATED ON US HIGHWAY 66. THE CITY SOUGHT TO PROVIDE AMENITIES TO BOTH LOCALS AND TRAVELERS ON THE ROAD. IMPOVEMENTS INCLUDED CAMPSITE, A GAZEBO, AND LANDSCAPE FEATURES. THE CENTERPIECE WAS A SWIMMING POOL WITH AN ATTRACTIVE, PUEBLO-REVIVAL STYLE BATHHOUSE CONSTRUCTED OF LOCALLY QUARRIED RED SANDSTONE. LISTED IN NATIONAL REGISTER 3/3/04.
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