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The Masonic Temple in Atoka, Oklahoma is a historic building from 1915. Originally constructed as a meeting hall for a local area Masonic lodge, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.[1]
The building has stained glass windows in its third story, and is regarded as unique architecturally in its community. At the time of NRHP listing, it was regarded as a prime candidate for restoration.[2][3]
In 2013 the building was a hospice.[4]
As of 2023, the building is now home to Reba’s Place, a combination restaurant, bar, live music venue and retail store brought to life by country music superstar Reba McEntire.[5]
While inspecting the building in 2021, Reba Mcentire and a few others became trapped when a staircase collapsed. They were evacuated from the building safely.[6]
References
- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
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- ^ W. David Baird (November 1979). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: Masonic Temple" (PDF). Oklahoma Historical Society. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 25, 2010. Retrieved August 18, 2010.
- ^ cortera.com listing for Hometown Hospice LLC. Archived 2013-11-04 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ https://www.rebasplace.com/[bare URL]
- ^ "Reba McEntire rescued from historic building in Oklahoma after stairs collapse". Fox News. September 15, 2021.