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The Architecture of Leslie G. Brauer

by Lynne Rostochil, current-day photos by author, vintage photos from Tim Brauer’s collection unless otherwise noted Awhile back, Robyn and I met up with Tim Brauer to tour Chickasha and see some of the work his dad, Leslie G. Brauer, designed during his 25 career in this small farming community 40 miles west of OKC.  Considering […]

FLW Tells OU What Architecture Is

Recently, Tim Brauer posted an article about a 1946 Frank Lloyd Wright visit to OU — perhaps his first visit, from what I can tell.  Tim’s dad, architect Leslie G. Brauer, and Tulsa architect Charles Ward were photographed with Wright for the article, which is likely why this bit of yellowed ephemera has been so well […]

Remembering Jerri Bonebrake

by Lynne Rostochil Last week, we heard of the passing of Jerri Hodges Bonebrake, Bruce Goff’s devoted secretary during his years at OU.  Her death is a sad loss for anyone who appreciates architecture and an entertaining yarn — she had many of them! Jerri and Jean Eckenfels standing in front of a drawing by architect […]