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410 N.E. 15th Street

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This prairie style house has clapboard sidings. The large front porch is supported by brick base and wood truncated topped columns. Some of these have been removed and replaced with 50s vintage wrought iron.

Ross N. Lillard 1922-25
W.A. Quinn 1926-27
J.E. Whittle 1928-44
Leslie A. Chaffin 1945-51
Hale Birknell, Jr. 1963-66
Mary Brown 1977 -

Mr. Lillard possessed the distinguished honor of being made a charter member of the American Legion by special act of Congress. He was the first organizer and state commander for the American Legion in Oklahoma. Mr. Lillard was active in state government, holding two terms as senator from Oklahoma County. He also served as Assistant Secretary of State. In city government, he served as city attorney and assistant city attorney. In special cases, he was appointed to serve as Justice for the State Supreme Court.

Mr. Quinn was Mayor of Oklahoma City and attorney for the City School Board.

Mr. Whittle founded Whittle Insurance Agency in 1920.

Leslie Chaffin was an auditor for the Oklahoma Tax Commission for 20 years.