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Recent Developments in OKC … Circa 1970

by Lynne Rostochil.  I always love getting a great vintage gift and my pal, Koby Click, who owns Space. 20th Century Modern, recently dropped by and presented me with a cool booklet that was published in 1969 by the long defunct Oklahoma City Times. This booklet is a treasure trove of plans and building projects […]

1964: The Year of the Sonic Boom

by Lynne Rostochil.  Vintage photos from the Oklahoma History Center, brochure from Lynne’s collection. One piece of quirky OKC history that has long fascinated me involves the sonic boom tests that occurred here over 50 years ago.  Yes, our lovely metropolitan area was selected to determine how the sonic boom would affect everyday life, so […]

The United Founders Tower and the Architecture of Hudgins, Thompson & Ball, part 1

by Lynne Rostochil If you missed our Mod Squad gathering devoted to all things Founders Tower last Friday, don’t despair.  This week and next, I’m posting the presentation in its entirety and will also add even more photos that weren’t in the slideshow for you to lust over.  This week, let’s take a look at the firm behind […]