The Active Historian

Hey, Friend! Welcome back to another post. Today, I want to tell you about the historic Miller-Jackson Building on the Bricktown Canal in Oklahoma City. Let’s get started!

History

The Miller-Jackson Company was the largest wholesale tin and wood sellers in the region. Edward J. Miller and Jackson owned the company.

The Miller-Jackson Building was constructed in three sections. The original central section was built in 1909 with five windows across the front facade.

As the company grew, they expanded the building twice more. In 1928, the first addition to the building was made. Fifty feet was added to the west side and twenty five feet was added to the east side. In 1950, an additional twenty five feet was added to the east side of the building.

The words on the building appear to be the original which have been maintained!

Today in 2026, the building is used as office spaces and storage. According to an article in The Journal Record, Jeff Brown is the fourth generation of the family who has owned the building. He intends to pass it on to his sons eventually.

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115 E California Ave #401

Oklahoma City, OK 73104

Sources

Secondary Sources

Websites

“These Walls: Miller Jackson Building.” The Journal Record (Oklahoma City, OK), March 2, 2009.

“The Official Bricktown History Blog.” Bricktown – Downtown OKC. January 15, 2026.

“Miller-Jackson Building.” National Register of Historic Places Inventory – Nomination Form. (ID: 83002104)

Primary Sources

Newspapers

“Miller-Jackson Tin and Woodenware Co.” The Oklahoma City Times and Weekly Times (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma), January 1, 1909.

“We Cordially Invite You.” The Daily Oklahoman (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma), April 22, 1909.

“Miller-Jackson Tin and Woodenware Co.” The Oklahoman (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma), April 30, 1909.

“Miller-Jackson.” Merchants’ News (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma), August 1, 1909.

“Grocer’s Supplies.” The Oklahoma News (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma), February 9, 1928.