Winfield Fox Theatre

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2022.

From the record

One of 26 National Register listings published here for Cowley County · listed in 2022 · category: Building.

Sources: the National Register database, National Park Service

The listing

What is counted as historic. The nomination lists 1 building as contributing to the listing.
Address. 1007 Main St., Winfield, 67156
When was it listed? January 2022
Category. building
Also known as. Theaters and Opera Houses of Kansas MPS
City. Winfield city
National Register reference number. 100007282 - assigned by the National Park Service when the property was listed.

Fires near this property

64 since 2001

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 64 fires within 5 miles of Winfield Fox Theatre between 2001 and 2018, burning about 485 acres in total. None started naturally. 1 was recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.

Reported cause	Fires
Debris and open burning	26
Missing data/not specified/undetermined	20
Equipment and vehicle use	8
Other causes	6
Smoking	1
Power generation/transmission/distribution	1
Arson/incendiarism	1
Recreation and ceremony	1

The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.

Date	Cause	Size	Reported by	Name on the report
9 September 2017	Missing data/not specified/undetermined	under an acre	Cowley County	2209
3 September 2017	Missing data/not specified/undetermined	under an acre	Cowley County	2162
22 September 2017	Missing data/not specified/undetermined	under an acre	Cowley County	2324
4 August 2017	Debris and open burning	under an acre	Cowley County	1891
3 August 2017	Equipment and vehicle use	under an acre	Cowley County	1883
31 July 2017	Missing data/not specified/undetermined	under an acre	Cowley County	1855
21 July 2017	Debris and open burning	under an acre	Cowley County	1777
19 July 2017	Equipment and vehicle use	1.0 acres	Cowley County	1759

Every fire recorded in Cowley County

Mines and quarries near this property

2 within 5 miles

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 2 workings within 5 miles of Winfield Fox Theatre: 1 producer, 1 unknown. 1 still produces. What was taken out: Stone, Dimension, Stone, Crushed/Broken. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.

Where	Site	Commodity	Status	Recorded
	Daniels Rock Quarry & Mill	Stone, Crushed/Broken	Unknown
	Elam Quarry	Stone, Dimension	Producer

Every working recorded in Cowley County

Storms near this property

60 of 257 shown

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Winfield, the town this property stands in, in 257 storm reports between 1993 and 2026: 133 hail, 90 thunderstorm wind, 13 flash flood, 6 tornado. The reports record 4 injuries. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.

When	Event	Place named	Harm	What the report says
April 1999	Thunderstorm Wind	Winfield	2 hurt, $250,000	In southeast Winfield, one barn was blown off it's foundation, slamming into the west wall of a home. One couple sustained minor injuries due to broken glass. Three other barns also sustained damage. A second house, 9 miles southeast of Winfield, sustained damage to siding. In addition, seven mobile homes sustained damage including one that was destroyed.
June 1996	Thunderstorm Wind	Winfield	2 hurt, $5,000	no account filed
July 2007	Flash Flood	Winfield	$320,000	Extremely heavy rainfall from the end of June into early July caused flash flooding throughout Cowley County. The flash flooding and the ensuing river flooding resulted in roughly 320 thousand dollars in damage. Major flooding was observed on the Walnut River at Winfield with a crest of 35.79 feet recorded the evening of July 1st. This was 17.79 feet above flood stage. The Walnut River at Winfield remained above flood stage until July 3rd. Moderate flooding was also observed on the Walnut River and the Arkansas River at Arkansas City.
April 1999	Thunderstorm Wind	Winfield	$300,000	Rubbermaid plant lost 100 feet of roofing.
September 2008	Flood	Winfield	$255,000	Rapidly rising water along the Walnut River caused the Winfield Fairgrounds to flood. This flood caused the rapid evacuation of thousands of campers who had come to claim thier spot for the annual Walnut Valley Festival. Muddy conditions caused by up to 3.50 inches of rainfall lead to many of the campers to be pulled or towed out of the effected area. The water inundated the main grandstand and most of the stages, causing superfical damage but mainly caused some minor road damage.
September 2010	Thunderstorm Wind	Winfield	$132,000	Damaging winds from the rear flank downdraft of a supercell thunderstorm tore across portions of Winfield, laying out a path of destruction from north of Winfield, Kansas, to the east side of downtown. A trailer was destroyed northwest of Winfiled. A church on the east side of town lost a portion of its roof, which flew off the building and pierced the side of a sport utility vehicle that was parked nearby. A stout awning was also blown off a building on the east side of town, and numerous tree branches were knocked down as well. A good portion of the town was left without power.
June 2008	Tornado (EF1)	Winfield	$125,000	The tornado moved southeast and caused damage to three homesteads. One of the homes along 151st Road had the most extensive damage, including a 5th wheel camper thrown 75 feet and destroyed, a 500 gallon propane tank overturned. The tornado also caused damage to the home and garage, and damage to two outbuildings and several vehicles.
June 2009	Thunderstorm Wind	Winfield	$120,000	Tree limbs and power poles were bent over or downed across southern portions of Winfield. Roof damage occurred to a business in downtown Winfield, resulting in the eventual demolition of the structure by city crews. Additionally, an 18 x 20 foot metal garage was destroyed. The Arkansas City Traveler contributed to this report.
June 2008	Thunderstorm Wind	Winfield	$100,000	Two 80,000 bushel grain bins were blown over.
May 1998	Thunderstorm Wind	Winfield	$100,000	Substantial damage to homes, a hospital, temporary storage structures, campers and vehicles. Widespread tree damage and downed power lines. Damage also occurred at nearby Strother Field and at Rock where nine steel bins were damaged with one blown over.
July 2005	Thunderstorm Wind	Winfield	$75,000	Parked semi-truck blown on top of parked Honda Odyssey mini-van. (Narrative courtesy of Winfield Daily Courier.)
October 2001	Thunderstorm Wind	Winfield	$50,000	Trailer home flipped over and destroyed. Time estimated based on timing of 0.88 inch hail at Burden.
March 1993	Hail	Winfield	$50,000	no account filed
June 2008	Thunderstorm Wind	Winfield	$27,000	Thunderstorm winds knocked down several power poles northeast of Winfield as well as west of Burden.
April 2004	Thunderstorm Wind	Winfield	$25,000	Two tractor-trailers, normally used for transporting cattle, overturned on Highway 77, closing the highway for one hour. Fortunately there were no injuires. Velocity estimate based on severe thunderstorm gust measured 3 miles west of Winfield at 1047 CST. (Narrative courtesy of Wichita Eagle and Winfield Daily Courier.)
May 2001	Thunderstorm Wind	Winfield	$25,000	Barn leveled.
June 2013	Thunderstorm Wind	Winfield	$20,000	Major, widespread tree damage occurred, knocking down power lines across Arkansas City. Around 175 residences lost power, most of which were in Arkansas City where a traffic light was also blown down. A fireworks stand was also blown down. The narrative was courtesy of The Arkansas City Traveler.
February 2012	Thunderstorm Wind	Winfield	$12,000	Six power poles were downed along Highway 160 three to five miles west of Winfield.
July 2009	Thunderstorm Wind	Winfield	$10,000	Four utility poles were downed along Highway 160.
June 2008	Thunderstorm Wind	Winfield	$10,000	Power poles were downed near the intersection of Highway 1 and 4.
April 2004	Thunderstorm Wind	Winfield	$10,000	Uprooted tree fell onto roof of a home. (Narrative courtesy Winfield Daily Courier.)
April 2004	Thunderstorm Wind	Winfield	$10,000	Semi blown off Highway 77.
June 2003	Flash Flood	Winfield	$10,000	Around 3 inches of rain, occurring within a span of approximately 2 hours, caused flash flooding, reaching depths that nearly submerged some vehicles. The flash flooding flowed into the basement of one home; the basement flooding to a depth of nearly 15 inches.
August 2001	Thunderstorm Wind	Winfield	$10,000	Tree uprooted and fell onto Union Hall Building at Strother Field.
August 2023	Thunderstorm Wind	Winfield	$8,000	Tree knocked down and a section of privacy fence blown down.
May 2000	Lightning	Winfield	$8,000	Lightning set fire to a garage attic. The fire spread into the kitchen where damage to the ceilings and walls occurred.
February 2012	Thunderstorm Wind	Winfield	$5,000	Three utility poles were downed along Highway 160 east of Winfield. Information courtesy of the Arkansas City Traveler.
May 2010	Thunderstorm Wind	Winfield	$5,000	Winds estimated at 70 mph downed tree limbs as large as one-foot in diameter, and also downed some minor road signs.
June 2003	Thunderstorm Wind	Winfield	$5,000	Part of a facade was torn from a furniture store and wrapped around a light pole.
September 2001	Lightning	Winfield	$2,500	A large tree extending over a three-bedroom house was struck. The discharge traveled to the house, entering through telephone wiring as well as possibly a television cable and light fixture. The resulting fire was contained in one bedroom.
July 2009	Thunderstorm Wind	Winfield	$1,000	A car shed was destroyed about three-quarters of a mile east of Highway 77 on 132nd Road.
September 2008	Flash Flood	Winfield	$1,000	Flash flooding was reported 5 miles west of Winfield.
August 2003	Lightning	Winfield	$1,000	Warehouse owned by Greif Brothers Corporation struck. The lightning struck the fuse box, however damage to the structure and it's contents was minimal. (Arkansas City Traveler).
April 2011	Hail	Winfield	$750	The golfball sized hail broke three windows on the north side of a business.
May 1993	Hail	Winfield	$500	A line of thunderstorms produced 70 mile an hour winds and hail as large as golf balls across parts Harper, Kingman, Sedgwick, Sumner and Cowley Counties. Sumner County, including Wellington, Conway Springs and Oxford caught some significant damage, while only minor damage occurred in the other locations.
February 1993	Hail	Winfield	$500	no account filed
March 2017	Thunderstorm Wind	Winfield	$200	A sign was damaged at a strip mall on the east side of Winfield.
May 2022	Flood	Winfield	$100	Multiple closed roads were reported around Winfield, Kansas due to heavy rainfall.
June 2019	Flash Flood	Winfield	$100	Street flooding was reported in Winfield. City had to barricade roads due to the flooding.
May 2019	Flash Flood	Winfield	$100	Water was reported over the road north of highway 160.
August 2009	Thunderstorm Wind	Winfield	$100	Small tree limbs were downed.
May 2009	Flood	Winfield	$100	A spotter repored 6 to 8 inches of water over Highway 160 just west of Winfield.
June 2025	Thunderstorm Wind	Winfield	-	Report relayed by emergency management.
June 2025	Thunderstorm Wind	Winfield	-	There were power outages reported in Winfield.
June 2024	Hail	Winfield	-	Half dollar to baseball sized hail fell south of Winfield City Lake and was relayed via dispatch.
June 2024	Heavy Rain	Winfield	-	A total of 3.86 inches fell in a 24 hour period northeast of Winfield.
June 2024	Thunderstorm Wind	Winfield	-	A goat shelter, sheep shelter, chicken coop and pole barn were destroyed via a social media report. Several animals were unfortunately lost. The time is estimated from radar.
August 2024	Hail	Winfield	-	The report was relayed about one mile southwest of Winfield City Lake.
February 2023	Thunderstorm Wind	Winfield	-	A report of a tree down in the north lane of 14th near Country Club on the west side of Winfield. Time is estimated from radar.
August 2023	Thunderstorm Wind	Winfield	-	Three inch tree limbs blown down.
August 2023	Thunderstorm Wind	Winfield	-	KAKE news reported a blown over tractor-trailor.
August 2023	Thunderstorm Wind	Winfield	-	Home weather station report.
August 2023	Thunderstorm Wind	Winfield	-	Multiple reported of tree limbs down and power outages.
August 2023	Thunderstorm Wind	Winfield	-	Law enforcement reports an estimated wind of 70 mph.
May 2022	Hail	Winfield	-	A picture was sent via Twitter of just shy of golf ball sized hail.
April 2022	Hail	Winfield	-	A public report received via mPING.
May 2022	Heavy Rain	Winfield	-	A Coop observer northeast of Winfield, Kansas, reported a 24 hour rainfall total of 3.24 inches.
May 2022	Heavy Rain	Winfield	-	A Cocorahs station in Winfield, Kansas, reported a 24 hour rainfall total of 3.88 inches.
June 2022	Heavy Rain	Winfield	-	A Cocorahs observer 1 miles east of Winfield reported 3.45 inches of rainfall in 24 hours.
June 2022	Heavy Rain	Winfield	-	A cocorahs observer 2 miles southwest of Winfield reported 2.77 inches of rainfall.

Every storm recorded in Cowley County

Map coverage status

No historic map-sheet match is published for this property yet. That does not mean no map exists. This record needs a coordinate-quality review before it can be joined to a sheet boundary. Browse the county's mapped places while that work is pending.

Listed places nearby

6 within 8 miles

Other National Register properties close enough to walk or drive between, ordered by distance from this one. Both positions come from the same geocoding pass that matched these properties to their map sheets.

Property	Distance	Listed
Winfield Public Carnegie Library	under 500 feet	1988
Winfield National Bank Building	under 500 feet	2012
First Presbyterian Church	0.1 miles	2025
Cowley County National Bank Building	0.1 miles	1983
Pettit Cleaners Building	0.2 miles	2005
Bryant School	0.2 miles	2017

Sources for this property

National Archives record	The nomination case file for reference 100007282 in Record Group 79.
Cowley County	All 26 listed properties in this county.

Provenance

Listing record. National Park Service National Register of Historic Places, listed-properties dataset, current to 2026-05-22.
Map join. Address geocoded through the United States Census geocoder, then tested against the published boundary of every sheet in the USGS Historical Topographic Map Collection.
How this page is made. Listing fields come from federal records; map-sheet coverage is a labelled coordinate-to-boundary calculation, not a source-field claim.
Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.