BLANCHARD HISTORICAL SOCIETY

BLANCHARD, OK

Bizzell Memorial Library The Bizzell Memorial Library is located at The University of Oklahoma (OU) in Norman, Oklahoma.  It was built in 1928 in the Collegiate Gothic or Cherokee Gothic Style.

The library was built during the administration of OU's fifth president, William Bennett Bizzell.  It is named in his honor.

Collegiate Gothic was an architectural style subgenre of Gothic Revival architecture, popular in the late-19th and early-20th centuries for college and high school buildings in the United States.

Cherokee Gothic is a term coined by Frank Lloyd Wright for the vernacular architectural style on OU's campus.  He invented the term while on a tour of the campus.

Front of the library.  Note the gargoyles on the turrets.
Bizzell Memorial Library Credit: Stabbur's Master

The Blanchard Historical Society is a non-profit organization established to preserve and promote the history of Blanchard, Oklahoma. The society is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing the stories and artifacts that represent the town’s past. The Blanchard Historical Society operates a museum located in downtown Blanchard, which showcases the historical significance of the community.

The museum features a collection of old photographs, documents, and other artifacts that provide visitors with a glimpse into the town’s history. The displays showcase the town’s early days, including its founding, early settlers, and growth over time. The museum also includes exhibits on Blanchard’s agricultural and railroad history, as well as its role in the development of the state of Oklahoma.

The Blanchard Historical Society also hosts events and programs throughout the year to engage the community and promote the town’s history. These events include historical tours, lectures, and workshops on various aspects of Blanchard’s past. The society also maintains an extensive archive of historical documents, photographs, and artifacts that researchers can use to study the town’s history.

Overall, the Blanchard Historical Society plays an important role in preserving and promoting the history of Blanchard, Oklahoma, and ensuring that future generations can learn about the town’s rich heritage.

BLANCHARD HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in BLANCHARD OK. US MID #8404000203

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

Contact BLANCHARD HISTORICAL SOCIETY

BLANCHARD HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 2351
BLANCHARD
OK
73010-2351

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BLANCHARD HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8404000203
Name BLANCHARD HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 300525121
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 35.140871, -97.658982
CODES FIPS State Code: 40
FIPS County Code: 087
US Census Tract: 400102
US Census Block: 4020