text and photos by Lynne Rostochil. One of my very favorite days of the year is the annual AIA tour, where architecture lovers from all over the city get to meander through inspiring interiors of local homes and businesses designed by some of the state’s best architects. Before the tour, I always think that this […]
by Lynne Rostochil. Brochure from Lynne’s collection. Two weeks ago, we reviewed three schemes proposed by the OU School of Architecture for low-cost, multi-family housing as part of Urban Renewal in Oklahoma City. Go here to review Part 1 of this post. Today, let’s look at a fourth scheme and other goodies in the report. […]
by Lynne Rostochil. Brochure from Lynne’s collection. Not too long ago, I found a really fascinating booklet called Low Cost Housing for Urban Renewal. It was put together by the OU School of Architecture research staff, which included these guys: From the names on this list, I’m guessing that this booklet was created in 1964 or 1965. […]
by Lynne Rostochil. Brochure courtesy of Robyn Arn. Today, most everyone in OKC is critical of I.M. Pei’s ambitious plan to modernize 528 acres in downtown Oklahoma City. Nearly 500 buildings, such as the beloved Biltmore Hotel and Baum Building, were demolished before the whole Urban Renewal project finally and thankfully petered out in the […]
by Lynne Rostochil. Vintage photos from the History Center collection, current-day photos by Lynne Rostochil Over 50 years after I.M. Pei revealed his plan for a modern downtown Oklahoma City, there are few fans of the Urban Renewal project that would see over 500 buildings obliterated to create “super blocks” of high rises, shopping centers, and a […]
by Lynne Rostochil I wrote this article for the sadly now-defunct okc.net last year and thought I’d share it here since it pays homage to an era we all love so much and celebrates the rebirth of burlesque here in OKC thanks to the likes of Adele Wolf, who just wrapped up her 3rd annual […]