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Stories, photos, and community contributions from the classic okchistory.com collection.

Demise of Fire Station No. 9
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Demise of Fire Station No. 9

JULY, 2007: Firehouse No. 9, built in 1901, was the city's second and finest, but that wasn't enough to spare it from the onslaught of Urban Renewal. This…

Jul 10, 2007
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Elevating the tracks

March was a happy time in downtown Oklahoma City in 1932. Old wooden shacks, called watchmen's shanties, were being loaded up on rail cars and hauled away (1)…

Oct 12, 2006