Taft Middle School is a historic Oklahoma City school. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Taft Junior High School. At 2901 NW 23rd Street, the school's art deco-style building was designed by Layton, Hicks & Forsyth and built in 1930. The two-story building includes intricate brickwork, terra cotta, and cast stone adornments as well as …Taft Middle School is a historic Oklahoma City school. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Taft Junior High School. At 2901 NW 23rd Street, the school's art deco-style building was designed by Layton, Hicks & Forsyth and built in 1930. The two-story building includes intricate brickwork, terra cotta, and cast stone adornments as well as friezes. It is constructed of yellow brick.