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South face of Proposed Myriad Convention Center

Drawing of south face of proposed Myriad Convention Center during urban renewal era

Proposed Housing Development in Tivoli Gardens

Proposed housing development in Tivoli Gardens which became Myriad Gardens

First National Building Roof

Oklahoma City urban renewal work before New State Ice and Storage demolition. Looking northeast from the roof of the First National Office Building. 

First National Building Roof

Oklahoma City during urban renewal, after New State Ice and Storage demolition. Looking northeast from the First National Office Building roof.

Drawing of Planned Tivoli Gardens

Architectural drawing of Myriad Gardens area from urban renewal era.

Oklahoma City's Re-Run

An article describing a reclamation project in Oklahoma City from 1949

The Re-Run

A promotional brochure regarding a land reclamation project in Oklahoma City.

Oral History Kimberly Francisco

Kimberly Francisco talks about life in Northeast Oklahoma City.

Oral History Anthony Francisco

Anthony Francisco talks about life in Northeast Oklahoma City.

Oral History: Huretta Walker Dobbs

Huretta Walker Dobbs talks about growing up in northeast Oklahoma City in the 1940s and 1950s.  

Oral History: Cheryl Pennington

Cheryl Pennington talks about her life growing up in northeast Oklahoma City, and her career as a teacher for the deaf.

Oral History: Kenny Chamberlain

Kenny Chamberlain talks about growing up in northeast Oklahoma City, working in his father's restaurant, attending Douglass High School, and more.

Oral History: Florence Jones Kemp

Florence Jones Kemp talks about her life in northeast Oklahoma City and about running the award winning Florence's Restaurant.

Aerial of Oklahoma City