Richardson Building (Union City, Oklahoma) Explained

The Richardson Building is a commercial structure located in Union City, Oklahoma. Constructed in 1910 as a bank building, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.^{[1] [2]}

The building was a center of commerce for the town of 300 people. A fire destroyed the interior of the structure in 1928, but the roof was replaced and the building was restored.^[1] The Bank of Union moved its operations to a new building in 1977, and the Richardson Building fell into disrepair.

Notes and References

1. National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Richardson Building. Harris, Don . October 6, 1983 . National Park Service. Accompanying two photos, from 1981.. National Register of Historic Places Inventory.
2. Encyclopedia: Union City. Savage. Cynthia. Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture. Oklahoma Historical Society. 11 May 2016.