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Austin Allen Mausoleum at Mount Hope Cemetery
Architect Austin Allen’s circa-1917 Egyptian Revival family mausoleum, distinguished by bronze doors, symbolic stonework, and Egyptian art glass.
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Helena Apartment House and Dance & Music Studio
505-511 S. Moffet Avenue circa 1937 Tudor Revival Feature: Iron Railing on second floor spells out Helena Apts
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The Mayflower Apartments
602 West 5th Street English Design, reflecting | Georgian influence, and Classical Revival Architect: Albert C. Wiser | Builder: Manhattan Construction Co. of Tulsa…
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