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.
Yearning For October & A Good Laugh
Now that the draft is done and free-agency has begun but pre-season not starting until October, Thunder fans have too much time on their hands. So, I thought I'd put together a video slide-show to AC/DC's tune that we have come to love. Read my recommendations below...
Union Station Circa 2009
Union Station In 1940 Credit Greater OKC Chamber of Commerce Lots of talk going round about what to do with the Union Station constructed in 1930-31 for and largely by the Rock Island but also the Frisco railroad companies. It is recalled that the construction of this...
The Chamber of Commerce & My Friend Dean
Originally posted June 25, 2009, and modified in the few days following; Updated February 4, 2010, to add: In Memoriam — Tammy DeAnn Schirf Koelsch The design of the invitation to Dean Schirf's retirement from the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce could not...
Angelo C. Scott’s Story of Oklahma City
An Early Birthday Present For You: The Story of Oklahoma City I'd planned, and intended, to do this post on my blog's 3rd birthday, July 15, 2009 ... and give you my birthday present then. But, if you are like me, when I have a great present to give, it messes my head...
Heartland Flyer At Age 10
As advertised in the Oklahoman on June 12 and in the Norman Transcript on the same date, about 40 or so people were on hand to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Heartland Flyer at the Santa Fe Station early Saturday morning on June 13, 2009. I was one of those in...
Central Club, et al., Downtown
With profound apologies to Petula Clark, When you're at home And you want to make a bet You can always go — downtown. When you've got money And bookies take bets on games Seems to help, I know, downtown. Just listen to the music of the traffic in the city Don't linger...