Are these boats still running on the Oklahoma River? I remember they were launched with a lot of fanfare in 2008 but haven't heard much lately. Anyone know if they still offer daily service or is it just for special events?

I still see them out there..

yes

I still see them out there..For what they get paid, they'ed be crazy to not be out there.

Are these boats still running on the Oklahoma River? I remember they were launched with a lot of fanfare in 2008 but haven't heard much lately. Anyone know if they still offer daily service or is it just for special events?

Hahaha! Now that you mention it, they DID make a huge deal lout of these. And we haven't really heard much about them since. I want to ride one. That would be a nice afternoon or evening in May well spent.

How much does it cost?

$6 to $15 for adults (regular "public" cruises)

Oklahoma River Cruises (http://www.okrivercruises.com/)

I was aboard one during the BIG XII women's rowing championships just 10 days ago. We followed the shells from start to finish. It was a wonderful way of watching the regatta.

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QJCmVrtNDjI/S95RyPLtspI/AAAAAAAACDs/8Bme_oADayE/s1600/IMG_1372.JPG

Awesome, I'll have to go for a ride sometime soon. What's it like going through the locks? That sounds like an interesting experience. I wonder how the boats signal for the locks to open and close, by radio?

You know what would be cool - an island in the Oklahoma River with high-rise housing on it and ferry service to the 'main land'. It could be a Roosevelt Island type deal. Granted it couldn't be as big but it would be an awesome place to live.

http://www.aerial-photography-new-york-city.com/Aerial-Photography-Northtip-of-Roosevelt-Island.JPG

I'm thinking alcatraz, or the new OK County Jail...Ahh, the possibilities...!

I'm glad the Okc river boats are the shining jewel in Metro Transit's portfolio of operations. Its a win-win for somebody when the private sector can get the public sector to subsidize private river viewings of the private sector's ongoing construction projects. Whats that, there is a rumor that bus transit is targeted for budget cuts...what a shame...

Long live the river boats!

I'm pretty sure our little man-made river is about as wide as that island. lol

I'm pretty sure our little man-made river is about as wide as that island. lol

I think Roosevelt Island is wider - hence the "it couldn't be as big " comment.

I think Roosevelt Island is wider - hence the "it couldn't be as big " comment.

Oh, ok. So something like this?
http://www.wayfaring.info/wp-content/uploads/2007/04/flatiron-building.jpg

Oh, ok. So something like this?


LOL - it could probably be a little wider than that, but even if it was just like that how cool would it be to live on a little island in the middle of the river. It would offer a really cool view of downtown plus water front living on every side.

What did they use such a narrow flatiron building for anyways?

Offices.

The shape of the building was dicated by the lot it was built on.

I couldn't imagine having room for anything in there and still have walking room, other than this:

http://www.nextautos.com/files/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/urinals.jpg

Is that one of the bathrooms in the 1st National Building that sits half-way between each floor? (smile)

Office looks fine, but what about a hallway down the whole thing, seems like it would waste a lot of space to me. But does anyone know why they originally built them that way?

Office looks fine, but what about a hallway down the whole thing, seems like it would waste a lot of space to me. But does anyone know why they originally built them that way?

To expand on Cuatrodemayo's answer---You've got the predominant angled layout of the E-W streets, according to the Commisioner's Plan of 1811 I'd think (the relevant one in this instance being 23rd street), converging not only with 5th avenue, but Broadway, which is a main thoroughfare through New York State. The resultant intersection causes a triangular lot of land---and, land being at the premium it always was in NYC, they built to suit.

Also, there's plenty of other "flatiron" buildings in the US, some older than this one, once the "Fuller" building. No doubt this one is the most famous, though.

Thanks for explaining some of the reasoning. I realize it's not the only flatiron building, Atlanta has a cool one or two as well. OKC even has some, but on a much smaller scale.

^Actually that building may not be as "flat" as you think, look at the angle of the back side of it (the corner at the top of the building on the near side of the photographer).

The name flat iron comes from the shape of the building. The shape is triangled. (Looks like a flat iron.)

Ahh, n/m then... learned something new!

OKC even has some [flatiron buildings], but on a much smaller scale.

I thought we did, and couldn't remember. Where again? I suppose Plaza Court could be a "fat" one.

Deep Deuce...

There are two flatiron buildings on fourth/fifth and Garrison. One is Rand Elliott's office, I believe, which is VERY cool inside. The other is owned by Grant Humphreys and was supposed to be developed right as the economy tanked, so hasn't. Then, the Wedge in Deep Deuce has that shape.

correct, but not sure what it has to do with devon river cruisers

^^^
just follow the thread...Devon ferry boats>>>Oklahoma River>>>putting an island in the middle>>>only type of building that might fit is a flat iron type>>>does OKC have flat iron types? And here are

Of course, The Wedge. Duh.

Also, the thread might not have ended up so tangential if someone hadn't inquired of the origin and reasoning behind the Flatiron née Fuller building. ;) Not that I think that's a tragedy, as the question was rather quickly answered.

I don't know how I've never noticed Roosevelt Island, maybe just glanced over it on maps etc... anything interesting out there?