An Oklahoma City councilman said he wants to identify and protect historic structures, including the Gold Dome on Route 66, after a landmark church was abruptly demolished last week. The distinctive, egg-shaped First Christian Church was torn down less than an hour after it was given a demolition permit, surprising many that included those who … Continue reading Oklahoma City alderman seeks more protections for historic properties, including Gold Dome
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Report: Gold Dome in Oklahoma City may become a music venue
An Oklahoma City forum reports the historic Gold Dome bank building is under contract and may be converted into a live-music venue. The scoop came from OKCTalk, which has broken other big news in the city. It reported: Plans by VEGA architecture of Denver reveal the intention to convert the dome into a live music … Continue reading Report: Gold Dome in Oklahoma City may become a music venue
Drive-through demolished at Gold Dome of Oklahoma City
Work crews this week razed the drive-through portion of the historic Gold Dome in Oklahoma City, but the situation is not as grave as you might think. Several media outlets reported the drive-through part of the former bank along Route 66 is not historic and actually was hampering efforts to secure and market the property. … Continue reading Drive-through demolished at Gold Dome of Oklahoma City
Two Oklahoma properties added to National Register
Two areas of Route 66 in Oklahoma recently were named to the National Register of Historic Places, according to an email Thursday from the National Park Service. First, the register recognized the Downtown Claremore Historic District that includes a couple of blocks of Lynn Riggs Boulevard (aka Route 66) and the historic Will Rogers Hotel … Continue reading Two Oklahoma properties added to National Register
Grocery may move into Gold Dome in Oklahoma City
A Natural Grocers store likely will move into the historic Gold Dome building in Oklahoma City, reported The Oklahoman newspaper. The deal with the building's owner, Jonathan Russell, negotiated with the grocery chain and its developer to have it oversee the building's renovation, yet preserve its historical integrity. The deal must be approved by the … Continue reading Grocery may move into Gold Dome in Oklahoma City
Is the Gold Dome leaking?
Over the weekend, a video by Diana Winslow surfaced that shows water damage around the exterior of Oklahoma City's historic Gold Dome, indicating a roof leak or drainage problems. https://youtu.be/W1kcs8gZj3c Winslow works for Examiner.com, but I've seen no story about this yet. Regardless, the video speaks for itself. And she asks an important question -- … Continue reading Is the Gold Dome leaking?
Gold Dome back on market
The historic Gold Dome building in Oklahoma City as back for sale after a company's plans to turn it into its headquarters were scrapped because of a nosedive in oil prices, reported The Oklahoman last week. Building owner David Box said he'll try to sell the structure to someone who will preserve the geodesic dome. … Continue reading Gold Dome back on market
It’s official — architectural firm buying Gold Dome in Oklahoma City
TEEMCO, an environmental professional engineering firm based in Edmond, Okla., announced Monday it will purchase the historic Gold Dome in Oklahoma City, move its headquarters there and preserve the structure. The impending purchase was reported by The Oklahoman newspaper in mid-June. TEEMCO made it official with a news release Monday. While preserving the striking geodesic dome structure, … Continue reading It’s official — architectural firm buying Gold Dome in Oklahoma City