Norman in Cleveland County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)
Patricio Gimeno House
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 18, 2025
1. Patricio Gimeno House Marker
architect Harold Gimeno
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Built 1927
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.
Location. 35° 12.331′ N, 97° 26.887′ W. Marker is in Norman, Oklahoma, in Cleveland County. It is at the intersection of Elm Avenue and Parsons Street, on the right when traveling south on Elm Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 800 Elm Ave, Norman OK 73069, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Oklahoma Frontier Country and in Greater Oklahoma City. It is also in the American South, specifically on the prairies, and on the Southern Plains. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Historic Robertson Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Farzaneh Hall (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Collings Hall (about 600 feet away); David L. Boren College of International Studies Marker (about 600 feet away); Copeland Hall (about 600 feet away); Kaufman Hall (about 600 feet away); Anne and Henry Zarrow Hall (about 700 feet away); Dale Hall (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Norman.
Regarding Patricio Gimeno House. Excerpt from the National Register nomination:
The Patricio Gimeno House is architecturally significant as an outstanding local example of the Spanish Colonial Revival style applied to the design of a residence. Its mission-tile roof, quoined window surrounds, and Churrigueresque headmolding at the entry typify the style. The house was built in 1927 by Harold Gimeno, according to his own design; Harold was a locally prominent architect and the son of Patricio. The interior features hand-painted designs byPatricio Gimeno, a locally prominent artist, university professor, and head of the Spanish Language Department at the University of Oklahoma.Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 19, 20252. Patricio Gimeno House MarkerThe house is now part of a church.
Also see . . . Patricio Gimeno House (PDF). National Register nomination for the property, which was listed in 1991. (Prepared by G. Scott Grissom; via State Historic Preservation Office of Oklahoma) (Submitted on July 9, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
"University of Oklahoma Art Exhibit" program, 1914; via HathiTrust (Public Domain), circa 1914
3. Patricio Gimeno (1865-1940)
Born in Peru, he came to the University of Oklahoma in 1911 to lead the department of art. Later on, he was director of the university's romance languages department.
Courtesy of Santa Ana Library, Santa Ana History Room photograph collection (11457097), July 7, 1958
4. Santa Ana, Calif. Library Groundbreaking
The library was among several buildings that Harold Gimeno (far right) designed during his career.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 9, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 1,192 times since then and 107 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 9, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 4. submitted on July 11, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
