Braniff Building Explained

Location:324 N Robinson Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73102
Architect:Solomon Layton
Architecture:Classical Revival
Added:February 28, 1980
Refnum:80003281

The Braniff Building is a historic 10-story office building in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It was designed by Solomon Andrew Layton and built in 1923.[1] It was the first office for Braniff Airlines[2] and is located at 324 North Robinson Street. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP #80003281).

The Braniff Building was purchased by Kerr-McGee Oil Company in 1964 and signage for Braniff removed. It was damaged in the Oklahoma City bombing.[2] It sat empty for 30 years before it was purchased and renovated by SandRidge Energy. The building sold for $15.9 million in 2016. It is home to restaurant Kitchen No. 324 and the law firm Crowe Dunlevy.[1]

Notes and References

  1. News: Lackmeyer. Steve. Oklahoma City's Braniff Building changes hands for $15.9 million. 24 January 2016. The Oklahoman. 19 May 2019.
  2. Web site: O'Brien. Bill. Braniff Building a sturdy part of Oklahoma City history. 11 October 2016. Red Dirt Report. West Marie Media. 19 May 2019.