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.
The First Two Years by Dan Peery
"> The First Two Years by Dan W. Peery presents a detailed account of the governmental and political issues faced by Oklahoma City and, in fact, by Oklahoma Territory as it then existed during the period from the April 22, 1889, Land Run through the completion of the...
OKC History On-Line Resources
This page lists quality websites that I know to contain good and interesting Oklahoma City history information other than my own, and others will be added as they become known to me. A permanent graphic link to this page appears in the left panel for quick access. A...
Reinhart Legacy Part IV — Theresa’s Scrapbook
This is the last of a 4-part series on the Reinhart Family's legacy to Oklahoma City. Part 1 was introductory; Part 2 largely focused on commercial properties; Part 3 focused on churches built by Reinhart & Donovan; and this one presents a more personal look, largely...
The Reinhart Legacy Part III — Churches
This is part 3 of the 4 part Reinhart Legacy series of articles. Part 1 was introductory and showed something of the family and its history — where it came from and when, the family tree, and with focus upon Martin John Reinhart, whom the Oklahoman dubbed the "Quiet...
Book Review: Bricktown
This article reviews Images of America: Bricktown by Steve Lackmeyer (Arcadia Publishing 2009) and is long overdue. The book became available in January 2009 and Steve's 1st book-signing occurred at Full Circle Books on January 20. I'd planned to go but the couch upon...
Doug Dawgz Blog Is Three
This blog began on July 15, 2006, with the post Getting Started and it is now three years old. Other than a required change of uniforms (above) it has pretty much stuck with its intended plan: Present for any that want to read Oklahoma City history (past, present,...