Downtown Oklahoma City
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Downtown Oklahoma City is located at the geographic center of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area
and is the principal business district of the city. With 115 city blocks and around 6000000 sq ft (557,418.2 m²) of office space, downtown Oklahoma City also is the economic, financial, and entertainment center of the city. Downtown Oklahoma City consists of several districts including A-Alley
, Arts District
, Bricktown
, Deep Deuce
, the central business district, and the Flatiron District
. Unofficial areas include lower Bricktown, MidTown
, WestTown, Film Row, and the new Downtown South (Core-2-Shore) neighborhoods.
Oklahoma City metropolitan area
-Metro-area suburbs and exurbs:The following communities are suburbs and exurbs of Oklahoma City with populations of at least 1,000 found within the bounds of State Highway 33 to the north, State Highway 18 and US-177 to the east, State Highway 39 and State Highway 9 to the south, and US-81 to the...
and is the principal business district of the city. With 115 city blocks and around 6000000 sq ft (557,418.2 m²) of office space, downtown Oklahoma City also is the economic, financial, and entertainment center of the city. Downtown Oklahoma City consists of several districts including A-Alley
Automobile Alley
Automobile Alley Historic District is an upscale Urban neighborhood in Oklahoma City, located roughly along North Broadway Avenue in Downtown Oklahoma City...
, Arts District
Arts District
The Arts District is an area containing many of Oklahoma City's best attractions and venues. Many of the buildings in the district are known for urban art deco architecture and charm....
, Bricktown
Bricktown (Oklahoma City)
Bricktown is an entertainment district just east of downtown Oklahoma City, Oklahoma . It was formerly a major warehouse district. The major attractions of the district are the AT&T Bricktown Ballpark, the navigable Bricktown Canal, and the 16-screen Harkins movie theatre...
, Deep Deuce
Deep Deuce
Deep Deuce historic neighborhood is a district in Downtown Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It consists mostly of low-rise apartment buildings and formerly vacant mixed-use buildings and shops....
, the central business district, and the Flatiron District
Triangle District
Formerly known as the Flatiron District of Downtown Oklahoma City, the Triangle district is so called because it forms a triangle with Bricktown and Deep Deuce to the South, I-235 to the East, and the downtown CBD to the West....
. Unofficial areas include lower Bricktown, MidTown
Midtown Oklahoma City
Midtown is located due North West of downtown Oklahoma City surrounded by Automobile Alley to the east and Asia District to the North. It is home to St. Anthony's Hospital and smaller communities like Plaza District and Church Row...
, WestTown, Film Row, and the new Downtown South (Core-2-Shore) neighborhoods.
Attractions
- Academy of Contemporary MusicAcademy of Contemporary MusicThe Academy of Contemporary Music is a music academy located in Guildford, Surrey, England.The school differs from more traditional music academies by its focus on rock and pop music, and its vocational approach...
At UCOUCO-In education:*University of Central Oklahoma *University of California Observatories, a multi-campus astronomical research unit of the University of California*Catholic University of the West*Universidad Católica de Oriente-Other:... - American Banjo Museum
- AT&T Bricktown BallparkAT&T Bricktown BallparkRedHawks Field at Bricktown opened in 1998 in downtown Oklahoma City's Bricktown district, replacing All Sports Stadium. It is the home of the Oklahoma City RedHawks, the AAA affiliate of the Houston Astros major league baseball team. The park seats 13,066 fans.The stadium frequently hosts the Big...
- Automobile Alley Historic DistrictAutomobile AlleyAutomobile Alley Historic District is an upscale Urban neighborhood in Oklahoma City, located roughly along North Broadway Avenue in Downtown Oklahoma City...
- Bass Pro ShopsBass Pro ShopsBass Pro Shops is a privately held retailer of hunting, fishing, camping and related outdoor recreation merchandise. Bass Pro Shops is known for a large selection of hunting, fishing, and other outdoor gear.-History:The owner, John L...
- BC Clark, Oklahoma's oldest jeweler (founded in 1892)
- BricktownBricktown (Oklahoma City)Bricktown is an entertainment district just east of downtown Oklahoma City, Oklahoma . It was formerly a major warehouse district. The major attractions of the district are the AT&T Bricktown Ballpark, the navigable Bricktown Canal, and the 16-screen Harkins movie theatre...
- Bricktown Canal
- Civic Center Music HallCivic Center Music HallThe Civic Center Music Hall is a performing arts center located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It was founded in 1937 and includes the Thelma Gaylord Performing Arts Theatre, the Freede Little Theatre, CitySpace, the Meinders Hall of Mirrors and the Joel Levine Rehearsal Hall.The Civic Center Music...
- Core-2-Shore/Downtown South
- Cox Business Services Convention CenterCox Convention CenterThe Cox Business Services Convention Center is a multi-purpose complex, located in downtown Oklahoma City, Oklahoma....
- Deep Deuce Historic NeighborhoodDeep DeuceDeep Deuce historic neighborhood is a district in Downtown Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It consists mostly of low-rise apartment buildings and formerly vacant mixed-use buildings and shops....
(Original black downtown being gentrified as an urban residential district) - Chesapeake Energy Arena
- Harkins TheatresHarkins TheatresHarkins Theatres is a movie theater chain with locations throughout the Southwestern United States. Harkins Theatres is privately owned and operated by its parent company, Harkins Enterprises, LLC...
- Kerr Park
- Midtown Oklahoma CityMidtown Oklahoma CityMidtown is located due North West of downtown Oklahoma City surrounded by Automobile Alley to the east and Asia District to the North. It is home to St. Anthony's Hospital and smaller communities like Plaza District and Church Row...
- Myriad Botanical GardensMyriad Botanical GardensThe Myriad Botanical Gardens is a botanical garden located in downtown Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on the southwest corner of Reno and Robinson. The Gardens is home to multiple tiers of densely landscaped areas that surround a sunken lake...
and Crystal Bridge Conservatory - Oklahoma City Museum of ArtOklahoma City Museum of ArtThe Oklahoma City Museum of Art is a museum located in the Donald W. Reynolds Visual Arts Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA. The museum features visiting exhibits; original selections from its own collection; a theater showing a variety of foreign, independent, and classic films each week;...
- Oklahoma City National MemorialOklahoma City National MemorialThe Oklahoma City National Memorial is a memorial in the United States that honors the victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were affected by the Oklahoma City bombing on April 19, 1995. The memorial is located in downtown Oklahoma City on the former site of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal...
- Stage Center for the Performing Arts
- Triangle DistrictTriangle DistrictFormerly known as the Flatiron District of Downtown Oklahoma City, the Triangle district is so called because it forms a triangle with Bricktown and Deep Deuce to the South, I-235 to the East, and the downtown CBD to the West....
- The UndergroundOklahoma City UndergroundThe Oklahoma City Underground is a series of pedestrian tunnels and skyways connecting several buildings in Downtown Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.-History:...
- WestTown
Downtown living
Since the 1990s housing has returned to downtown Oklahoma City. Many projects have been completed or are in development. Examples of the various communities include:- Block 42
- The Brownstones at Maywood Park
- Central Avenue Villas
- Centennial on the Canal
- The Lofts at Deep Deuce
- Deep Deuce Apartments
- The Hill
- Legacy at Arts Quarter
- The Montgomery
- Park Harvey Place
- Regency Tower
- Seiber Motor Hotel Residences
- Sycamore Square Apartment Homes
- The residential district SoSA
Notable buildings and skyscrapers
- Devon TowerDevon TowerDevon World Headquarters Tower is a 50-story corporate skyscraper under construction in downtown Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Construction began October 6, 2009, and is expected to be completed in 2012...
- Under construction, 50 story office tower - Chase Tower - Current tallest office building in Oklahoma CityOklahoma cityOklahoma City is the capital and largest city of the U.S. state of Oklahoma.Oklahoma City may also refer to:*Oklahoma City metropolitan area*Downtown Oklahoma City*Uptown Oklahoma City*Oklahoma City bombing*Oklahoma City National Memorial...
- City Place Tower (Oklahoma City)City Place Tower (Oklahoma City)City Place is a skyscraper in downtown Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It is 440 ft and has 33 floors. The building was finished in 1931. For a short time in 1931 it was Oklahoma City's tallest building before it lost the title to First National Center....
- Colcord HotelColcord HotelColcord Hotel is a luxury boutique hotel located in downtown Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The building was finished in 1909 and is considered Oklahoma City's first skyscraper. It is tall and has 14 floors...
, the city's first skyscraperSkyscraperA skyscraper is a tall, continuously habitable building of many stories, often designed for office and commercial use. There is no official definition or height above which a building may be classified as a skyscraper... - Federal Reserve Bank
- Littlepage Building-National Historic Site
- First National Center
- Kerr-McGee Tower (SandRidge EnergySandRidge EnergySandRidge Energy is an oil and natural gas exploration company headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.SandRidge was founded in 1984 as Riata Energy, Inc. In 2006, the company changed its name to SandRidge Energy. The company concentrates its exploration efforts in the West Texas Permian Basin...
headquarters) - Leadership Square, the city's largest office complex
- Mid America TowerMid America TowerMid America Tower is a highrise tower in downtown Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It is 262 feet and has 19 floors. The building was finished in 1981 and is the current world headquarters for Devon Energy Corporation. Devon Energy Center, the future headquarters, will become the tallest building in...
(Devon EnergyDevon EnergyDevon Energy Corporation , is among the largest U.S.-based independent natural gas and oil producers. Based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the company's operations are focused on North American onshore exploration and production...
headquarters) - Civic Center Music HallCivic Center Music HallThe Civic Center Music Hall is a performing arts center located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It was founded in 1937 and includes the Thelma Gaylord Performing Arts Theatre, the Freede Little Theatre, CitySpace, the Meinders Hall of Mirrors and the Joel Levine Rehearsal Hall.The Civic Center Music...
- the city's premier performance hall - The new Oklahoma City Federal Building (Adjacent to the Oklahoma City National MemorialOklahoma City National MemorialThe Oklahoma City National Memorial is a memorial in the United States that honors the victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were affected by the Oklahoma City bombing on April 19, 1995. The memorial is located in downtown Oklahoma City on the former site of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal...
) - Oklahoma City Museum of ArtOklahoma City Museum of ArtThe Oklahoma City Museum of Art is a museum located in the Donald W. Reynolds Visual Arts Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA. The museum features visiting exhibits; original selections from its own collection; a theater showing a variety of foreign, independent, and classic films each week;...
- Oklahoma City Public Library
- Oklahoma TowerOklahoma TowerOklahoma Tower is a prominent skyscraper in downtown Oklahoma City's central business district. It is 434 ft tall and has 31 floors. It was built in 1982.The tower is the fourth tallest building in Oklahoma City and 8th tallest in Oklahoma....
- Petroleum Building
- Renaissance Hotel
- Sheraton Hotel
- Skirvin HotelSkirvin Hilton HotelThe Skirvin Hotel at the corner of 1st Street and Broadway in downtown Oklahoma City is the city's oldest hotel. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.-History:...
External links
- Downtown Oklahoma City, Inc. under contract with Oklahoma City to implement Business Improvement District initiatives
- Oklahoma River Attractions and Redevelopment