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 Reinhart Legacy, Part I
Also, see ... Part 2, Commercial Buildings Part 3, Churches Part 4, Theresa's Scrapbook INTRODUCTION. Way back on October 8, 2007, I posted a "Preview..." of a larger article yet to come, giving several pics and some clues about a particular...
First National Archives
This article complements and substantially expands upon my earlier 1st National article found here. A 3rd article, 1st National, 75 years later, is here. An unexpected and flattering invitation was received last week from Alaina Harris, Account Executive with Saxum,...
What’s This Crud About No Movie Tonight?
As was said by Ensign Pulver (Jack Lemmon) to Captain Morton (James Cagney) in the great 1955 movie, Mr. Roberts,"What's this crud about no movie tonight?" ... for those of you who've never heard of this excellent movie, it's one I'd recommend you rent ... a great...
Arts Festival 2008
Sponsored and hosted by the Oklahoma City Arts Council, the 2008 Oklahoma City Arts Festival (commonly called, but the "formal" name is the Oklahoma City "Festival of the Arts") was on display from April 22 - April 27 in downtown Oklahoma City for its 42nd annual...
And, Now, A Special Thanks To …
It was on a Good Friday, April 18, 2008, that the NBA Board of Governors voted 28-2 to approve the Professional Basketball Club's (PBC) petition to move its NBA franchise from Seattle to Oklahoma City, the fine event to occur no later than the 2010-2011 season –...
The Gladish Building — What?
Since writing this article in my regular website in September 2005 until tonight, April 9, 2008, I've had some unfinished business in knowing what in the heck was located at the southeast corner of Hudson & NW 1st Street (Park Avenue), immediately west of the 1932...