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.
Who Is Clara Luper?
Originally published July 30, 2006; updated June 12, 2011, on the event of her death Looking at old and new parts of Oklahoma City is certainly fun – for some. Segregated public and private facilities of all types prevailed during most of the time those old movie...
A Day In The Life — OKC City Council, May 31, 2011
I've included extracts from Oklahoma City Council meetings before but they've focused upon particular hot-topic issues when I have. This article is different — it's more akin to the theme, "a day in the life" of city council. While certainly not touching upon...
Guthrie As The Capital — “We Wuz Robbed”
I'm very pleased to present the guest article below which was written and assembled by Glen V. McIntyre based upon content in his new book, Guthrie and Logan County (Arcadia Publishing 2011). Click on either Mr. McIntyre's photo or the book cover image for larger...
What A Great Thunder Team — What Great Thunder Fans
After midnight, around 1:00 a.m., Thursday, May 26, 2011 ... ... with credit and much thanks to Exodus195 for the above great video after the team returned to Oklahoma City following their/our loss to Dallas in game 5 of the Western Conference Finals on May 25,...
Alliance For Economic Development of OKC, Inc. – Part 2
The original post was on April 23. This April 26 post updates the matters involved through the 4/26/2001 city council meeting. The proposed contract between Oklahoma City and various trusts and the Alliance for Economic Development of Oklahoma City, Inc., will be on...
Alliance For Economic Development of OKC, Inc.
The days since mid-January 2011 have been both comical and bizarre, Orwellian scary and spring-shower refreshing, all at the same time. Consider, if you will, the following: The Skut Farkus Tea Party Affair. "Scut Farkus! What a rotten name! There he stood, between us...