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101 Park Avenue (Oklahoma City)

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Building in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Not to be confused with 101 Park Avenue in New York City.
101 Park Avenue Building
101 Park Avenue Building
General information
StatusCompleted
TypeOffice
Location101 Park Avenue,
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
United States
Coordinates35°28′08″N 97°30′53″W / 35.4690°N 97.5148°W / 35.4690; -97.5148
Completed1938
Opening1938
Renovated1974
Height
Roof55.0 m (180 ft)
Technical details
Floor count16
Floor area17,567 m (189,090 sq ft)
Lifts/elevators8
References

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

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. Work was halted until 1934, and completed in 1938.

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

Architecture

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

See also

References

  1. ^ The Skirvin Hotel - A Tradition of Elegance Archived 2011-05-27 at the Wayback Machine, okc.gov. (accessed October 9, 2013)
  2. ^ 101 Park Avenue Building, Emporis.com. (accessed October 9, 2013)
  3. "101 Park Avenue Building". SkyscraperPage.
  4. Bouzideen, Deborah (2009). Insiders' Guide to Oklahoma City. Globe Pequot. p. 35. ISBN 978-0-7627-5345-1. Retrieved 2011-04-01.
  5. Building History Archived 2010-08-23 at the Wayback Machine, 101parkave.com. (accessed October 8, 2013)
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