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 Hostess With The Mostes’
Perle Mesta This child of Bill Skirvin was mentioned in the last post on the Skirvin Hilton. Though not an Oklahoman by birth or by much of the time in her life, by reputation, at least, she was an Oklahoma City girl. Born October 12, 1889, in Sturgis, Michigan, she...
The Skirvin Hilton
Also, see Skirvin Hilton Preview, Skirvin Hilton: The Day Before, and Grand Reopening. ORIGINS William Balser "Bill" Skirvin, a Michigan native, made the Run of 1889 but then moved to Texas where he made a fortune in land development and oil. In 1906 he and his...
Downtown Skyline
Ahh ... digital cameras! They provide a great way to spend an afternoon ... though it may not be so good to take pics on the interstates while driving, as most of the following were ... hence some are not as "sharp" as I'd like. Anyway, here are 11 pics of the...
The Oklahoma River, Part 4B
Click here to go to Part 1 - Introduction Click here to go to Part 2 - Floods & River Change Click here to go to Part 3 - MAPS & Change Click here to go to Part 4A - Facilities and Events FACILITIES & EVENTS, TODAY - Oklahoma River Trails River trails span 6 miles on...
The Oklahoma River, Part 4A
Click here to go to Part 1 - Introduction Click here to go to Part 2 - Floods & Change Click here to go to Part 3 - MAPS & Change Click here to go to Part 4B - Tour of Oklahoma River Trails FACILITIES & EVENTS, TODAY Parts 4A and 4B conclude my 4 part series on the...
The Oklahoma River, Part 3
Click here to go to Part 1 - Introduction Click here to go to Part 2 - Floods & Change Click here to go to Part 4A - Facilities & Activities Click here to go to Part 4B - Oklahoma River Trails Tour CONTEMPORARY NON-M.A.P.S. PARTS OF THE NORTH CANADIAN RIVER Without...