Wynnewood offers two distinct points of interest to consider when planning your trip: historic buildings and Wynnewood City Park. The Eskridge Hotel is notable for its construction date and former use; the Moore-Settle House pairs another construction date with a later listing in the National Register of Historic Places. The park adds specific amenities and its role in town-wide events to the town’s history. You can explore Wynnewood according to your interests in historic homes, the park, or community events.

Historic Homes: Construction Date, Use, and Designation

The Eskridge Hotel was built in 1907 and remained an operating hotel and boarding house until 1970. The Eskridge Hotel Museum spans three floors and contains furnishings and objects from the late 19th century through the later 20th century. These details refer to different periods: 1907 marks the construction date, the period through 1970 marks its operation as a hotel and boarding house, and the collection’s date range extends from before its construction into later decades. This is helpful for understanding its history, because the construction date, former use, and museum collection describe different aspects of Wynnewood’s past.

The Moore-Settle House was built in 1899, eight years before the Eskridge Hotel, and was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. The dates answer different questions: 1899 is the construction date, while 1983 is the later date of its listing in the register. The historic residence can only be viewed while passing by. Comparing the two buildings, the Eskridge Hotel is notable for its former use and museum collection, while the Moore-Settle House stands out for its register listing and limited viewing options.

The Hargis-Mitchell-Cochran House in Wynnewood is also listed in the National Register of Historic Places. This means that the register’s relevance extends to more than one building in town. Wynnewood is also the birthplace of General Tommy R. Franks. This biographical connection adds another perspective on the town alongside the stories of its buildings.

Wynnewood City Park

Wynnewood City Park offers a different focus. It has a playground, a pavilion, picnic tables, and a pond, and serves as a popular gathering place for town-wide celebrations and events. Its features include both specific amenities and a role in the community. Unlike the historic homes, the focus here is not on construction dates or former uses, but on the park’s amenities and importance during town-wide events.

This contrast is useful when deciding how to spend your trip: at the homes, you can explore construction dates, former uses, museum collections, and register listings; the City Park offers amenities and community events. Consider whether you would prefer to learn more about Wynnewood’s history or whether a combination of history and park activities suits your interests. The Moore-Settle House is a special case, as it can only be viewed while passing by.

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