Tulsa Preservation Blog http://tulsapreservationcommission.org/blog/ News, announcements, links, thoughts and musings from Tulsa Preservation Commission Staff. Tulsa Preservation Blog http://www.tulsapreservationcommission.org/images/logo_feed.gif http://tulsapreservationcommission.org/blog/ info@tulsapreservationcommission.org en-us Copyright 2010, Tulsa Preservation Commission Wed, 09 Jun 2010 16:12:05 -0600 info@tulsapreservationcommission.org Master Craftsman Repairing Damage to ONG Building http://tulsapreservationcommission.org/blog/index.pl?e=1127 Master Craftsman Richard Dyer repairs a cast iron window sill Several weeks ago, a late-night traffic accident at 7th & Boston resulted in a taxi crashing into a ground floor window of the historic ONG Building, Tulsa’s oldest existing Art Deco skyscraper. The heavy cast iron window sill and casing were broken into several pieces and a section of exterior granite smashed.

Thankfully, there are still talented craftsmen available to repair historic architectural elements. Master Craftsman Richard Dyer, Ironwork by Richard Dyer, is repairing the cast iron sill and casing. Casey Goodwin, Goodwin Construction, is the General Contractor who has sourced matching granite and will oversee interior repairs.

To see some "before" and "during" pics, check out the Flickr photoset, and check back for "after" pics when the work is completed!

]]> esharrer@cityoftulsa.org tpcblog1127 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 16:12:05 -0600 Happy 100th Birthday, Owen Park Neighborhood! http://tulsapreservationcommission.org/blog/index.pl?e=1126 Owen Park sign, Credit: Sherry Brown, Tulsa WorldCome celebrate the Centennial of historic Owen Park neighborhood on Saturday, June 5, starting at 10:00am at Roosevelt Elementary School, 1212 West Easton Street (map).

The neighborhood will dedicate its new neighborhood signs, provide games for kids, and have hamburgers and hot dogs available for purchase. Take a tour of Roosevelt Elementary School and homes throughout the neighborhood, too!

The event is free and open to the public. For more information, please call 918-557-0770 and check out the Tulsa World article on the festivities.

PHOTO: Sherry Brown, Tulsa World

]]> esharrer@cityoftulsa.org tpcblog1126 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 17:04:17 -0600 Atlas Life Courtyard by Marriott Grand Opening Today, June 4! http://tulsapreservationcommission.org/blog/index.pl?e=1125 Entry foyer Today is the big day! The Courtyard by Marriott Hotel officially opens at 3:00pm, Friday, June 4 in the historic 1922 Atlas Life Building. Be sure to check it out next time you’re downtown!

And if you’d like a sneak peek, here’s a Flickr photoset showing the restored lobby, second floor hotel lobby, one of the rooms, and the Historic Floor corridor.

UPDATE: Read the Tulsa World article about the opening of the new hotel, along with information about the formal Grand Opening in August.

]]> esharrer@cityoftulsa.org tpcblog1125 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 16:06:54 -0600 OK Rehab Tax Credits Survive http://tulsapreservationcommission.org/blog/index.pl?e=1124 Thanks to the hard work and dedication of a lot of preservationists, community leaders, finance professionals, and property owners - and careful consideration of legislators - Oklahoma’s rehabilitation tax credits for historic properties will survive the 2-year tax credit moratorium.

The program will be modified, but most property owners and developers should be able to weather the temporary changes.

The two words to remember are "accrue" and "defer." In a nutshell, tax credit projects can continue to accrue credits during the two-year moratorium period, but payment will be deferred until it expires on July 1, 2012.

UPDATE: Read the June 4, 2010 Tulsa World article for further analysis.

]]> esharrer@cityoftulsa.org tpcblog1124 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 14:05:18 -0600 Rehab Tax Credits Under Immediate Threat http://tulsapreservationcommission.org/blog/index.pl?e=1123 Latest news from the Capitol:

The TRAILER BILL that will amend provisions of SB1267 to help the historic rehab tax credits has not yet been heard! The session ends Friday and time is running out. Without the trailer bill, historic rehab tax credits will be lost for two years - along with millions of dollars in reinvestment.

Oklahoma needs the rehab tax credits to remain competitive, or towns large and small across the state will suffer irreparable harm.

Please see the Tulsa World’s excellent article in today’s paper,
"Striking a blow to history" by Michael Overall.

As always, contact TPC staff with questions.

]]> adecort@cityoftulsa.org tpcblog1123 Thu, 27 May 2010 10:43:45 -0600 Atlas Life Courtyard by Marriott Sign Installation http://tulsapreservationcommission.org/blog/index.pl?e=1122 Sign installation Workers install the Courtyard by Marriott sign on the Atlas Life Building. The historic Atlas Life neon sign has been restored and continues to receive top billing on the facade!

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