OKLAHOMANMADE  Photography Competition Coming Soon!
As we near the end of the year, it is time to begin planning the 2016 OKLAHOMANMADE Photography Competition. If you are a member of the Oklahoma City Foundation for Architecture an would like to serve on this committee, please contact Melissa at okcarchitecture@cox.net. |
OCFA Quarterly Tour set for January 23! Join us as we tour the Historic Tower Theater!
The Tour Tower Theater is on Saturday, January 23 at 9:00 a.m.
Cost: $10 OKC Foundation for Architecture Members / $15 Nonmembers
The Tower Theater 23rd Street entrance has a narrow facade, with an extemely long, shooting gallery style lobby which led into a large lobby located beneath a balcony.
Opened in 1937, the 1,500 seat, ornate auditorium had a complete working stage, pipe organ, and billowing, scarlet waterfall stage curtains. It underwent renovations in 1953 and in 1968. The Tower Theater closed in 1989.
THE TOWER'S 1ST GOLDEN ERA. A brief October 25, 1936, Oklahoman article  reported,
Plans are being rushed for the early start of the new Tower theater to be erected on Twenty-third street, just east of Walker avenue and it is hoped to have the auditorium ready for occupancy shortly after the Christmas holidays. The final draft of the architect's plans for this new and modern edifice calls for the latest in theater construction and convenience to patrons. It will be one of the largest of the neighborhood houses in this part of the country with both a lower floor and a balcony. While it didn't happen quite that quickly, by today's standards, it wasn't too far off the mark. A $35,000 building permit was granted by the city on March 1, 1937, and a July 4, 1937, Oklahoman article reported that the installation of the cooling system was nearing completion and that formal opening would occur in about 10 days. The article reported that seating was 1,200 and that the theater included special equipment for the hard of hearing. A parking lot north of the theater also provided for a north-side entrance, and smoking was permitted in the ventilated balcony. The article reported that, Charles E. Watson, Oklahoma City decorator, who went to California to survey the newer Hollywood houses has chosen futuristic design for the auditorium. The Tower was designed by W. Scott Dunne, Dallas architect.
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 Oklahoma City Foundation for Architecture Board Positions Open The Oklahoma City Foundation for Architecture (OCFA) has three openings on the OCFA Board of Trustees and is seeking nominations for these positions.
The Mission of the Oklahoma City Foundation for Architecture is to promote design excellence in our physical environment through education and projects. Responsibilities of Oklahoma City Foundation Board Members include: - Promoting the Oklahoma City Foundation for Architecture and Oklahoma Architecture through events and programming - Attending OCFA Board Meetings - Participating in OCFA events and programs - Fundraising for the Oklahoma City Foundation for Architecture, including soliciting memberships. - Making a yearly personal contribution to the OCFA - The OCFA Board is a working board so board members must be willing to give time and talent outside of board meetings to help further the OCFA mission through events and programs. The Trustee positions open on the Board are 3 year terms beginning in 2016. If you are interested in serving on the Oklahoma City Foundation for Architecture please submit a letter of nomination to okcarchitecture@cox.net by Friday, December 4. In the letter, please let us know a little about yourself as well as why you want to serve and why you would make a good board member.
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Are you an Oklahoma City Foundation for Architecture Member? It's CYBER MONDAY! Join by December 7 for just $20! JOIN HERE |
 KIDesign 2016
Mark your calendars for our 2016 KIDesign program! Saturday, April 16th 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Location to be announced Watch for more information!
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