101 Park Avenue (Oklahoma City) Explained

101 Park Avenue Building
Location:101 Park Avenue,
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
United States
Coordinates:35.469°N -97.5148°W
Status:Built
Completion Date:1938[1]
Opening Date:1938
Renovation Date:1974[2]
Building Type:Office
Roof:550NaN0
Floor Count:16
Elevator Count:8
Floor Area:175670NaN0

101 Park Avenue is a building in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It was formerly known as the Skirvin Tower, built in 1932[2] as a luxury apartment-hotel annex to the Skirvin Hotel.[3]

History

Crews broke ground on the Skirvin Tower in March 1931. Work continued until suddenly in January 1932 when William Balser Skirvin ran out of funds for the project.[1] Work was halted until 1934, and completed in 1938.[1]

In 1974, the building was remodeled into a glass-enclosed office building.[4]

Architecture

The building is an example of Modern architecture, and specifically International Style, characterized by its rectangular form, horizontal lines, and use of steel.[2]

See also

Notes and References

  1. http://www.okc.gov/history/skirvin/ The Skirvin Hotel - A Tradition of Elegance
  2. https://archive.today/20131009035122/http://www.emporis.com/building/101-park-avenue-building-oklahoma-city-ok-usa 101 Park Avenue Building
  3. Book: Bouzideen . Deborah . Insiders' Guide to Oklahoma City . Globe Pequot . 2009 . 35 . 2011-04-01 . 978-0-7627-5345-1.
  4. http://www.101parkave.com/About-Offices/101-Park-Ave-History Building History