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metro
02-10-2011, 01:06 PM
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Information & Latest News
Kingman building in Bricktown sold for $6.4 million to Bricktown Wire Company, LLC.
Tenants

Bourbon Street Cafe



Links
County Assessor Website (http://www.oklahomacounty.org/assessor/Searches/AN-R.asp?ACCOUNTNO=R020029125)
Property Website (http://www.svn.com/aspx/pws/Template2/default.aspx?TranID=85698)
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shane453
02-10-2011, 05:33 PM
Didn't this happen over the summer? Or did it recently resell?

metro
02-10-2011, 05:46 PM
It was shown as January

Steve
02-10-2011, 05:48 PM
http://www.newsok.com/article/3481864

UnFrSaKn
02-10-2011, 05:55 PM
I used to clean French's dental office a long time ago in Midwest City. Seemed like an interesting character.

metro
02-10-2011, 06:33 PM
http://www.newsok.com/article/3481864
So Steve, it appears to be new owners since the August sale.

Spartan
02-11-2011, 02:14 AM
Why is there a quote from Jane Jenkins in every downtown real estate article? Obviously a really important lady behind the scenes... (sarcasm)

metro
02-11-2011, 08:24 AM
I wonder what she has accomplished in the almost last 2 years.

BoulderSooner
02-11-2011, 08:31 AM
I wonder what she has accomplished in the almost last 2 years.

her #1 job since she was hired has now just been accomplished .. it was getting the BID expanded and approved .. and with all of the businesses and different interests i'm sure that was no easy task

Spartan
02-11-2011, 08:49 AM
I wonder what she has accomplished in the almost last 2 years.

Well, I don't mean to dog her, because she has a hard job. She worked miracles in Boulder and now she's come up against all the negative forces of a big city. She's done well compared to what can be realistically expected of her, here--I just think it puts her in a precarious position, or at the very least looks awkward, when she gets quoted in every article. Steve, is there someone at the Oke telling you this is a good idea? That sounds like an editor thing to me (who typically don't know squat, but like titles).

metro
02-11-2011, 12:06 PM
No to mention Steve needs to stay on good terms with key DT players for stories.

Steve
02-11-2011, 02:50 PM
Oh yeah, because I don't do anything to annoy folks. You clearly don't know me. Jane Jenkins is not quoted in every downtown real estate story, and she is one of many who has, at one point or another, been very upset with some of my coverage. But Jane is experienced in downtown development, and is a good person to get insight from, time to time.

metro
02-11-2011, 09:58 PM
I know you better than most of the people on this forum, and have known you for many years. Maybe not as good as our mutual friend Doug, but come on, don't say you dont make good with DT players for stories, and yes I know you piss people off too, we all do, myself and Spartan included. I never said you didn't annoy or antagonize story subjects. But lets be honest, its clear you've been honest you don't exactly embrace new media or anonymity, despite the traditional press using anonymity for years.

Spartan
02-12-2011, 04:09 AM
Haha, it's a lot of fun watching Steve do his thing, asking questions, ticking people off, just speakin the truth..

I think it can be said that Steve is pro-people, anti-establishment, in how he does his coverage of downtown. I'm not sure he'd agree with that though!

Steve
02-12-2011, 07:37 AM
Metro, you definitely DON'T know me and you don't know how I do my job. I DO KNOW you are scraping very old data in creating these newest threads. Kingman: old. Salvation Army: old. FEMA: old. Now let's just call it a day. I get it - you don't respect me or like the work I do. That's cool. I think I'll be able to survive this crushing moment and still enjoy my weekend.
The sky is blue Metro. Moving on.

Patrick
02-12-2011, 07:42 AM
Guys, guys, the latest news is in. Penn Square Mall just sold to Simon Property Group. This is a huge boost for the mall. Wait a minute. That happened 9 years ago. lol!

metro
02-12-2011, 12:19 PM
Metro, you definitely DON'T know me and you don't know how I do my job. I DO KNOW you are scraping very old data in creating these newest threads. Kingman: old. Salvation Army: old. FEMA: old. Now let's just call it a day. I get it - you don't respect me or like the work I do. That's cool. I think I'll be able to survive this crushing moment and still enjoy my weekend.
The sky is blue Metro. Moving on.

This could go on, but it's calling the kettle black with us. As far as old news, it may be, I just went through OKC Businesses January 2011 records, that as my source. And often, but not always, they beat the Oklahoman to the punch.

Steve
02-12-2011, 12:57 PM
Metro, I'm convinced you rarely if ever read The Oklahoman. And I'm pretty much through with this discussion.

LordGerald
02-14-2011, 09:44 AM
Metro, I'm convinced you rarely if ever read The Oklahoman. And I'm pretty much through with this discussion.

Steve, he definitely reads the Oak. He used to copy your stories verbatim, and post them here.

LordGerald
02-14-2011, 10:04 AM
This could go on, but it's calling the kettle black with us. As far as old news, it may be, I just went through OKC Businesses January 2011 records, that as my source. And often, but not always, they beat the Oklahoman to the punch.

Actually, M, it's in the February 2011 issue of OKCBiz magazine. The article was a "best of 2010" story, in which the building was originally reported (in the magazine) last year.

Spartan
02-14-2011, 10:54 AM
I just want the record to show that metro and I didn't even attack each other once in this thread..

CaseyCornett
02-14-2011, 11:06 AM
Spartan: noted.

Steve
02-14-2011, 12:26 PM
I just got a call from my friend at OKC Business. She's quite amused by all of this.

CaseyCornett
02-14-2011, 02:32 PM
Tell her I said hi.

Steve
02-14-2011, 02:36 PM
She will, of course, argue that a person on this board is absolutely correct in his observation that she routinely kicks my butt in getting downtown news.

Steve
02-14-2011, 02:51 PM
Another correction my friend would like to point out (notice she's too much of a coward to create an OKC Talk account like Bailey and I have): the magazine's name is OKCBiz, no longer OKC Business. Sadly, it probably will never be as good as it was when it was Duroucher's OKC Business. (This last line is a dig intended to get my friend to man up and start an account)

Bailey80
02-14-2011, 04:31 PM
Another correction my friend would like to point out (notice she's too much of a coward to create an OKC Talk account like Bailey and I have): the magazine's name is OKCBiz, no longer OKC Business. Sadly, it probably will never be as good as it was when it was Duroucher's OKC Business. (This last line is a dig intended to get my friend to man up and start an account)

You have been called to the yard, Pamela.

Steve
02-14-2011, 07:53 PM
Nope. Not Pamela I'm taking a cheap shot at. It's Heidi. So far, she's not taking the bait, though she's reading this and is alternately amused and peeved at me. We've been friends for a long time ... she'll survive.

jbrown84
02-16-2011, 04:07 PM
Good lord.

Steve
02-16-2011, 05:45 PM
jbrown, all of this discussion regarding The Oklahoman, Journal Record and OKCBiz was just joking among friends and making light of comments made earlier in this thread by a frequent poster. Sorry if I offended.

Pete
08-03-2012, 12:03 PM
Yucatan Taco Stand Tequila Bar and Grill going to this building.

Application before the Bricktown Design Review Committee to add patio and signs, I'm assuming on the canal.


http://yucatantacostand.com/



Experience the bold tastes and flavors usually found only in the Yucatan region of Mexico, Central and South America. Yucatan Taco Stand proudly features the freshest Latin fusion cuisine in a fast casual setting.
We are famous for our award winning tacos, signature nachos and world class margaritas as well our bold Latin inspired dishes. Our made from scratch menu also includes such great culinary offerings as our handmade Banana Leaf Wrapped Tenderloin Tamales, Latin Caterpillar Roll, Paella De Venezuela, Vegetarian Mix-Mex Grill, Roasted Tequila Lime Chicken, Brazilian Shrimp Diablo and much more.
Each Yucatan Taco Stand features both indoor and outdoor dining options where patrons can experience fast casual elegance surrounded by lively music, a sleek décor, warm colors, beautiful lighting and palm trees. For the tequila lovers, Yucatan Taco Stand offers more than seventy five different premium 100% agave tequilas and award winning made from scratch margaritas. Our full bars also proudly serve a variety of premium Artisan cocktails, imported Mexican & Latin beers and fine wine list. We welcome you to come savor the Yucatan Taco Stand difference of fast casual elegance and award winning fare.

catch22
08-03-2012, 12:06 PM
Is this to replace Bourbon Street (which I have heard is not doing so well financially)? Or will this be just east of Bourbon Street in the same building?

Pete
08-03-2012, 12:07 PM
Since the application is for a new patio, I believe it's in addition to Bourbon Street, not in place of.

BoulderSooner
08-03-2012, 12:09 PM
this is on the main level the old othellos space .. this has been in the works for well over a year

HangryHippo
08-03-2012, 01:18 PM
Always nice to see new business coming to the area!

OKCisOK4me
08-03-2012, 02:02 PM
this is on the main level the old othellos space .. this has been in the works for well over a year

On the corner? Where Banana Joe's used to be?

Urbanized
08-03-2012, 06:00 PM
The space has been - among other things - Lotus, J. Frank's/Daddy Hinkle's, Othello's, and years ago Banana Joe's. It is directly ABOVE Bourbon Street and across from Peachwave. I saw them moving out old kitchen equipment last week in preparation for the new construction.

Spartan
08-03-2012, 09:39 PM
There are 7 words in the name of this new eatery. Siete.

OKCisOK4me
08-03-2012, 11:19 PM
The space has been - among other things - Lotus, J. Frank's/Daddy Hinkle's, Othello's, and years ago Banana Joe's. It is directly ABOVE Bourbon Street and across from Peachwave. I saw them moving out old kitchen equipment last week in preparation for the new construction.

Geez, Bricktown lost its appeal to me long ago. That many since Banana Joe's? lol.

soonerguru
08-05-2012, 10:17 PM
This place looks like fun. Hopefully the food is good.

Pete
09-11-2013, 01:30 PM
$200,000 building permit today to renovate the office space in this building.

Anyone know what this is about?

Lazio85
09-11-2013, 02:22 PM
It could be Black Oak Investments, especially if they didn't find a new tenant after Johnson & Associates (civil engineering firm) and Advanced Academics (education prep) moved out in 2010. I am referring to the article, "Kingman Building in Bricktown sells for $6.4 million | News OK (http://newsok.com/kingman-building-in-bricktown-sells-for-6.4-million/article/3481864)" by Steve Lackmeyer.

OKCisOK4me
09-12-2013, 01:49 AM
Can't wait to hear stories about the ghosts not wanting renovations to be completed!

OKCisOK4me
01-24-2014, 12:32 AM
$200,000 building permit today to renovate the office space in this building.

Anyone know what this is about?

I have a friend on Facebook that just posted pictures of his new living quarters (inside this building). Pretty nice setup!

Pete
12-05-2017, 03:01 PM
Following suit of several other Bricktown buildings, the Kingman is going to get some clean, fresh signage:

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/kingman120517a.jpg


http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/kingman120517b.jpg

Mr. Cotter
12-05-2017, 04:06 PM
Boo! Save the "old paint."

Pete
12-05-2017, 04:10 PM
Boo! Save the "old paint."

Yeah, will be interesting to see what the design committee says about this.

Martin
12-05-2017, 05:14 PM
is yucatan taco stand gone or are they just removing the sign? wouldn't surprise me given the close proximity to fuzzy's.

Pete
12-15-2017, 02:12 PM
The new signage received unanimous approval from Bricktown design review.

KingOfTheNorth
12-16-2017, 01:09 PM
Very happy with some sprucing up on this building. Personally I like some of the worn looks on the buildings in Bricktown, but most of these new designs have been pretty good at not overdoing their updates. I'm assuming that Yacatan is still there, right? I've always enjoyed watching Thunder games there.

Pete
09-18-2018, 07:31 AM
http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/kingman081218.jpg