Bye Bye Miss American Pie

I love you, SandRidge, maybe even you, too, Downtown Design Review Committee, but … but … but … (and with credit and respect to Don McLean) This article should be considered updated on April 20, after the April 19 appeal was filed. A thread at...

North on Lincoln: The Park-O-Tell

Original article posted on July 20, 2006; major edit & update on April 9, 2010 This is my second post on North Lincoln Blvd. (the 1st being Beverly’s), and it’s about the Park-O-Tell, which one could subtitle, What? No wireless internet? Nope. Back in...
I.M. Pei Plan

I.M. Pei Plan

I.M. Pei Plan The I.M. Pei Plan Renowned international architect I.M. Pei was contracted in 1964 by the Urban Action Foundation, a non-profit formed to help launch an urban renewal program for downtown Oklahoma City. His work included creating a 10- by 12-foot model...

1920 OKC According To S.H. Kress

The New York S.H. Kress & Co. was an early-day 5¢-10¢-25¢ retailer with stores throughout the country. After announcing plans to establish itself here in July 1904, Kress opened shop at 217 W. Main on December 2, 1904. Soon, Kress expanded to...

MAPS 3 — Time To Decide

Originally posted 11/30; completed 12/4 Click The Image To Animate The Tree After clicking the image to start the Christmas tree, after the file loads hover your mouse over the Christmas tree balls … click on a large ball if it gets stuck … and enjoy the...