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.
2007 Paseo Arts Festival
Supplementing my first Paseo post, the 31st Annual Paseo Arts Festival was a smashing success, despite mildly inclimate weather -- temperatures were pleasant and only a mild sprinkling of mist was an inhibitor, perhaps more than "mist" before this cloudy Monday when...
Cops & Robbers 2
Bill Tilghman Though I'm skipping ahead just a bit in time from the 1st Cops & Robbers post ... I plan several other posts in this series ... I think I'll jump ahead just a bit to talk about a "cop" ... William Matthew ("Bill") Tilghman. Oklahoma City Police Chief,...
The Leo Sanders Collection
Leo "who," you say? That would be Leo "Cyclone" Sanders, an Oklahoma City hero! Once again, Norman Thompson has graced me (and, therefore, you) with a whole set of new images ... but, until yesterday, I didn't exactly know what to do with them all ... they form an...
Urban Neighbors
Urban Neighbors, a new "neighborhood association," announced itself and unveiled its new logo at the Oklahoma City Council on Tuesday, May 8, 2007. According to its website, Urban Neighbors is an organization dedicated to fostering quality residential living in...
The Paseo
See the 2007 Paseo Arts Festival for 30+ pics in a supplemental Paseo post. Places To Go Year Round JRB Art At The ElmsOld TrinityCraig's EmporiumGrand TourPlaces To Live HISTORY. According to Positively Paseo, The Paseo was built in 1929 as the first commercial...
No More Anon Comments
Edited 6/9/07: Anonymous posting is again allowd and will remain so as long as comments are kept polite. Edited 6/11/07: Well, that didn't last long. Anonymous comments will be allowed but I'll moderate all comments. Sorry. But I'm not going to put up with moronic...