Category: Oklahoma Things
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Civic Center: OKC
Hey, Friend! Welcome back to another post. Today, I want to show you the historic Municipal Building in Oklahoma City which is called the Civic Center today. Let’s get started! “Oklahoma City’s municipal auditorium will be one of the finest in the country.” -Morrison B. Cunningham, OKC Assistant City Manager…
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History of Oklahoma City City Hall: OKC
Hey, Friend! Welcome back to another post. Today, I want to show you the historic Municipal Building in Oklahoma City which now houses Oklahoma City City Hall. Let’s get started! History Oklahoma City City Hall was part of a larger project in OKC collectively known as the “Civic Center” in…
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The Maney Home: OKC
Hey, Friend! Welcome back to another post. Today, I want to tell you the story of the historic Maney Home in Oklahoma City. Let’s get started! Who was J.W. Maney? James William “J.W.” Maney was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on January 3, 1862 to Michael Maney and Johanna Hartnett Maney.…
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Oklahoma Publishing Company: OKC
Hey, Friend! Welcome back to another post. Today, I want to tell you about the Oklahoma Publishing Company Building originally built as The Oklahoman building. Let’s get started! History E.K. Gaylord, Ray M. Dickinson, and Roy M. McClintock established Oklahoma Publishing Co. (OPUBCO) in 1903 in Oklahoma City. They paid…
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