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PRESERVATION OKLAHOMA NEWS On March 29th, Preservation Oklahoma unveiled the 2012 Oklahoma’s Most Endangered Historic Places List. The event was held at the Oklahoma Supreme Court Building, formerly home to the Oklahoma Historical Society in Oklahoma City. Attendees participated in a silent auction and reception before the list was unveiled, and also had the opportunity to watch a screening of Saving Yesterday, an OETA program featuring many past and present Endan-gered properties, as well as some great preservation suc-cess stories. Event sponsors included BancFirst, Midtown Renaissance, Cherokee Nation Cultural Tourism, Running Wild Catering, Forest Building Materials, MA+ Architec-ture, Preservation El Reno, and Big Five Community Ser-vices, with generous support from the Kirkpatrick Family Fund and Kirkpatrick Foundation. Since 1993, Preservation Oklahoma has recognized historic sites across the state at risk of demolition or deterioration, raising awareness of the need to protect Oklahoma’s his-toric resources. While inclusion on the list does not guar-antee protection or funding, it can be a key component in mobilizing support for the preservation of historic sites. This year’s list features many diverse new entries facing a wide range of threats. Each tells a story important to its community; some that have long been forgotten and oth-ers that continue to fascinate and make people wonder “what if?”. Hopefully this year’s list will inspire property owners, local governments, and average Oklahomans to take a second look at the historic resources around them and to consider what those resources could become. Walcourt Building: Oklahoma City Empty for decades, the Walcourt has long caught the attention of Oklahoma City residents and visitors, inspiring fantasies and questions about its history with its impressive but lonely appearance. The Walcourt Apartment Building was constructed in 1927 in the Gothic style, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. Its major period of use was from the time of its opening through the 1950s, when it was a posh apartment building for business people working downtown. Architect Joe Davis, builder Charles Beveridge, and consulting engineer and owner of the property, H.E. Musson, gave great attention to detail to create stylish apartments with high-end fixtures, including Kohler fixtures, genuine maple wood trim, and Shaeffer mantles in every unit. The imposing brick and cast stone exterior appealed to oilmen and bankers flocking to Oklahoma City during periods of prosperity. Years of vacancy raise concern about deterioration, de-ferred maintenance, and damage caused by people and animals seeking shelter within. Owners reportedly have no plans to demolish the building but need help to see it put back into use. As surrounding neighborhoods see redevelopment and revitalization, this grand building is ripe for rehabilitation. Continued on Page 3. 2012 Oklahoma’s Most Endangered Historic Places April 2012 Volume XVIII, No 3 A joint project of the State Historic Preservation Office and Preservation Oklahoma PRESERVATION OKLAHOMA NEWS l APRIL 2012 1 The Walcourt Building in Oklahoma City. Photo and image: Justin Moore
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Okla State Agency |
Historical Society, Oklahoma |
Okla Agency Code | '350' |
Title | Preservation Oklahoma news, 04/2012, v.18 no.3 |
Authors |
Oklahoma Historical Society. |
Publication Date | 2012-04 |
Publication type |
Newsletter |
Purpose | 2012 Oklahoma's Most Endangered Historic Places |
For all issues click | H2500.6 P933 |
Digital Format | PDF, Adobe Reader required |
ODL electronic copy | Downloaded from Agency website: http://www.okhistory.org/shpo/pok/POKApr2012.pdf |
Rights and Permissions | This Oklahoma State Government Publication is provided for educational purposes under US copyright law. Other usage requires permission of copyright holders. |
Language | English |
Date created | 2012-04-09 |
Date modified | 2012-05-18 |
OCLC number | 890217962 |
Description
Title | POKApr2012 1 |
Full text | PRESERVATION OKLAHOMA NEWS On March 29th, Preservation Oklahoma unveiled the 2012 Oklahoma’s Most Endangered Historic Places List. The event was held at the Oklahoma Supreme Court Building, formerly home to the Oklahoma Historical Society in Oklahoma City. Attendees participated in a silent auction and reception before the list was unveiled, and also had the opportunity to watch a screening of Saving Yesterday, an OETA program featuring many past and present Endan-gered properties, as well as some great preservation suc-cess stories. Event sponsors included BancFirst, Midtown Renaissance, Cherokee Nation Cultural Tourism, Running Wild Catering, Forest Building Materials, MA+ Architec-ture, Preservation El Reno, and Big Five Community Ser-vices, with generous support from the Kirkpatrick Family Fund and Kirkpatrick Foundation. Since 1993, Preservation Oklahoma has recognized historic sites across the state at risk of demolition or deterioration, raising awareness of the need to protect Oklahoma’s his-toric resources. While inclusion on the list does not guar-antee protection or funding, it can be a key component in mobilizing support for the preservation of historic sites. This year’s list features many diverse new entries facing a wide range of threats. Each tells a story important to its community; some that have long been forgotten and oth-ers that continue to fascinate and make people wonder “what if?”. Hopefully this year’s list will inspire property owners, local governments, and average Oklahomans to take a second look at the historic resources around them and to consider what those resources could become. Walcourt Building: Oklahoma City Empty for decades, the Walcourt has long caught the attention of Oklahoma City residents and visitors, inspiring fantasies and questions about its history with its impressive but lonely appearance. The Walcourt Apartment Building was constructed in 1927 in the Gothic style, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. Its major period of use was from the time of its opening through the 1950s, when it was a posh apartment building for business people working downtown. Architect Joe Davis, builder Charles Beveridge, and consulting engineer and owner of the property, H.E. Musson, gave great attention to detail to create stylish apartments with high-end fixtures, including Kohler fixtures, genuine maple wood trim, and Shaeffer mantles in every unit. The imposing brick and cast stone exterior appealed to oilmen and bankers flocking to Oklahoma City during periods of prosperity. Years of vacancy raise concern about deterioration, de-ferred maintenance, and damage caused by people and animals seeking shelter within. Owners reportedly have no plans to demolish the building but need help to see it put back into use. As surrounding neighborhoods see redevelopment and revitalization, this grand building is ripe for rehabilitation. Continued on Page 3. 2012 Oklahoma’s Most Endangered Historic Places April 2012 Volume XVIII, No 3 A joint project of the State Historic Preservation Office and Preservation Oklahoma PRESERVATION OKLAHOMA NEWS l APRIL 2012 1 The Walcourt Building in Oklahoma City. Photo and image: Justin Moore |
Date created | 2012-04-09 |
Date modified | 2012-04-09 |