Doug Loudenback
“The principal focus of this blog is Oklahoma City history, past, present & future, including the city’s NBA teams, as well as anything else I decide to write about from time to time. – Doug Loudenback
From 2006 to 2014, Doug did just that. As a lawyer turned city historian and author, Doug meticulously researched city history and provided an important resource for those wanting to learn more about our community. Doug, a founding member of Retro Metro OKC, died on September 12, 2021 after an extensive illness. His writings are preserved for future generations.
RetroMetro OKC
Updated 7/22 to add more background about the group and on 7/15 to add RetroMetro debut party pics Oklahoma City has a new history kid in town ... RetroMetro OKC. Click the above video for a quick preview, but see below for much greater detail. For RetroMetro OKC's...
North on Lincoln: Chicken-In-The-Rough
This post was originally written July 20, 2006, and was one of my first blog articles at Doug Dawgz Blog. It has been updated since then a few times, the most recent before this being in April and the most recent being today, July 21, 2010. Thanks to all of you who...
SandRidge & Restoration
Below: a special 6:17 minute showing of 1951's Scrooge starring Alastair Sim and various Oklahoma City buildings. The original version opened at the Centre Theater on December 17, 1951. Before I draw nearer to that stone, answer me one question ... Are these the...
Your 4th Anniversary Gift
Sad Eyed Lady of the Lowlands It's just about time for this blog's 4th Anniversary and I'm jumping the gun a little with this, but I'm ready to post it now, and since it's my blog, I can. This anniversary post is unlike those I've done before ... while I'll probably...
The Building of a Metropolis — Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
What makes a town grow into a little city? What makes a little city blossom into a big city? And what makes a big city develop the stature and the atmosphere of a metropolis?...
Trolleys Part II
Original incomplete post on May 31; updated though June 10, 2010 Credit VRP On Main By the Ford Plant Credit VRP On Grand (Sheridan) by Folly Theater Now that Oklahoma City is on the verge of have trolleys once again via MAPS 3 (see my Let's Talk Transit series, at...