Any idea how much space they'll be adding on?

I heard it was expanding one side 32 feet from the existing facade of the building.

$12,000,000 building permit for this site issued to the Oklahoma Healthcare Authority.

Described as "add-on and remodel".



Gardner Tanenbaum is doing the work; perhaps they are leasing back to the OHA?

Yep, it will be OHCA's space and they are set to move in in December (it was originally July, then October). The delay was partially caused because they changed the way in which they are constructing the new facade that will extend the building toward the street. Initially they were going to build the new portion and then tear down things from the inside. I understand they will now tear the face of the building off first, then rebuild everything with the extension.

Thanks so much for the info.

And I suppose they will be taking the entire old hotel structure? There is the curved part that faces the old pool and then the rectangular section that runs N/S.

Thanks so much for the info.

And I suppose they will be taking the entire old hotel structure? There is the curved part that faces the old pool and then the rectangular section that runs N/S.

They are only leasing/renovating the south rectangular building that runs N/S.

I've been involved with the project and the substantial completion has always been 'best case' December. There has never been a July or October date and nothing has been delayed from construction, it has been a little delayed just from decisions but nothing out of the ordinary.

I've been involved with the project and the substantial completion has always been 'best case' December. There has never been a July or October date and nothing has been delayed from construction, it has been a little delayed just from decisions but nothing out of the ordinary.

Okay, cool. That's just what the OHCA people were told (e.g., that it would be July, then October).

Gardner-Tanenbaum keeps the light on for Oklahoma Health Care Authority | News OK (http://newsok.com/gardner-tanenbaum-keeps-the-light-on-for-oklahoma-health-care-authority/article/3766360)



Oklahoma Health Care Authority should be in its new digs — next door to its former home on
Lincoln Boulevard — by early 2014, developer Richard Tanenbaum said Friday.

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The developer is gutting the old three-story hotel to the studs and will rebuild the space from the inside out.



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Tanenbaum said he will spend around $19 million renovating the building for use by the health care authority.

It will cost another $7 million or so to convert a second building, with seven floors, attached by a skywalk.
Larry Cody, vice president of construction, said the second building is being marketed to both state and private office users.

Oh, and I left out this little nugget from the article:



When finished, the transformed property will also be larger, a total of about 160,000 square feet,
thanks to a 35-foot-deep addition across the front, which faces Lincoln Boulevard.


source: Gardner-Tanenbaum keeps the light on for Oklahoma Health Care Authority | News OK (http://newsok.com/gardner-tanenbaum-keeps-the-light-on-for-oklahoma-health-care-authority/article/3766360)

That's one heckuva renovation.

This is so great to see. I'll still miss the old girl that once was, but I am happy to see the property reborn into something nice. And adding bodies in ought to aid the area eateries as well.

The work on this project is well underway but finally found some renderings and site plans.

They are adding 30,000 square feet to the east side, the one that face Lincoln. Also, this just includes the southern building. Not sure of the plans for the curved structure that also includes the old pool area.



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The steel skeleton structure is pretty much up fronting the East side of the building.

I heard someone recently say they were expecting to move in the first couple months of 2014

So, what are the plans for the 7 story curved structure? Is it going to return to being a hotel or are there other plans for the structure?

It looks like Lincoln Plaza/261 LLC bought the curved building on 8/12/2011 and Lincoln Plaza Office Building LLC bought the other office building to the north of this on 6/30/2006.

It looks like Lincoln Plaza/261 LLC bought the curved building on 8/12/2011 and Lincoln Plaza Office Building LLC bought the other office building to the north of this on 6/30/2006.

Right, but the building under construction and the curved structure with the pool are both owned by Gardner Tanenbaum, so I'm not sure of what their plans are for the curved structure.

Right, but the building under construction and the curved structure with the pool are both owned by Gardner Tanenbaum, so I'm not sure of what their plans are for the curved structure.

They would make cool apartments, already have a pool location and room for green space. The lincoln has done pretty well, not sure why this whole development didn't end up being housing.

They would make cool apartments, already have a pool location and room for green space. The lincoln has done pretty well, not sure why this whole development didn't end up being housing.

I agree. Seems like having the Health Dept in there is going to really limit what can be done with the rest of the space.

They would make cool apartments, already have a pool location and room for green space. The lincoln has done pretty well, not sure why this whole development didn't end up being housing.

I would guess because they would rather build out and lease to one entity for a lot of money rather than hundreds of individuals for several hunder dollars a month. I know that is what I would prefer.

I wish they would have rebuilt what they are currently working on as convention space, redone the curved area as a hotel, renovated the building to the north and made it nicer office space.

Although, I imagine the curved building and office building are probably going to have to be gutted much the same as the building they are working on due to asbestos.

Remember, they originally proposed making the whole complex housing but I think they came upon this deal with the state that was hard to refuse. Can't blame them.

Hopefully, the curved structure will be housing. Hard to imagine another use.

The curved structure and pool deck really have a great, late-mid-century/sixties almost Rat Pack Vegas vibe. It would be really cool to see them put to creative use.

I drive by everyday on the way to work. Looks like they're making progress.

By the way, the skybridge goes, correct?

I drive by everyday on the way to work. Looks like they're making progress.

By the way, the skybridge goes, correct?

Is it still there?

Please snap a picture next time you happen by. You can always forward to me and I'll post.

Is it still there?

Please snap a picture next time you happen by. You can always forward to me and I'll post.

I'm pretty sure it was this morning when I drove by.

I'm usually barreling down Lincoln trying to avoid 235 traffic on my way to Midtown in the mornings. I'll try to snap a few while I'm out and about this weekend, though.

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Thanks!

So, the skybridge between the two buildings is clearly not being demolished. Interesting.

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Thanks!

So, the skybridge between the two buildings is clearly not being demolished. Interesting.

I noticed that the other day too, and was wondering what the plans were.

Found some interesting renderings for this on a behance project page:

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Source: Wyndham Lincoln Plaza Hotel and Conference Center- JHBR on Behance (http://www.behance.net/gallery/Wyndham-Lincoln-Plaza-Hotel-and-Conference-Center-JHBR/5403537)


Presumably to be a Wyndham property as the title for the project is 'Wyndham Lincoln Plaza Hotel and Conference Center'.

I don't know if this is actually what is to be developed, or if this was just a tentative proposal. Interesting to note that the skybridge is maintained in those renderings.

The main building is a really beautiful structure. It's too bad that the layout of these mid century architectural gems is so anti-urban. Damn Le Corbusier...

Oops. It had been so long since I had vistited this thread, I forgot that this has already been reslated to be new digs for the Health Care Authority.

So the hotel idea is out. Oh well, neat renderings anyway.

The main building is a really beautiful structure. It's too bad that the layout of these mid century architectural gems is so anti-urban. Damn Le Corbusier...yeah, how dare it be suburban. It will won't ever live up to its name now will it?

These renderings were a part of project being done by JHBR Architecture for Parrish Interests...unfortunately that project did not happen. JHBR is not a part of the project that is currently under construction.


Found some interesting renderings for this on a behance project page:


Presumably to be a Wyndham property as the title for the project is 'Wyndham Lincoln Plaza Hotel and Conference Center'.

I don't know if this is actually what is to be developed, or if this was just a tentative proposal. Interesting to note that the skybridge is maintained in those renderings.

These renderings were a part of project being done by JHBR Architecture for Parrish Interests...unfortunately that project did not happen. JHBR is not a part of the project that is currently under construction.

Praedura corrected that two posts above yours, but thank you for the clarification.

As the southern most building (at least that much) will be the Health Authority, perhaps it is time for someone with access to update the article atop this thread?

Plans revealed to convert part of the old hotel complex -- the curved part with the great pool area -- to multi-family housing, which I assume will be apartments.

Remember, the southern section is being remodeled for office use; it all used to be part of the former Lincoln Plaza Hotel but will now be separated into two projects.

Looks really slick and very glad to know the pool and everything else will be renovated. They also mention the possibility of retail/restaurant space.


First photo -- if it wasn't obvious -- is from when the property was operating as a hotel:



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Who is the architect? The renderings are impressive...

Who is the architect? The renderings are impressive...

Merriman Associates out of Dallas.

Plans unveiled for long-vacant Lincoln Plaza Hotel | Oklahoman.com (http://www.oklahoman.com/article/3946987?access=538cfb69461f48b125a5db877fe4f35b)

Wow. Very nice. I noticed recently some demo work had taken place in the north structure and was curious whether something was underway.

This is a great improvement!

I assume they own the office building north of the curved building. My father in law works in that building at a state agency so I am curious if they are going to remodel the outside and then the inside once leases run out. I would think that would be the best way to do it without kicking anyone out.

I assume they own the office building north of the curved building. My father in law works in that building at a state agency so I am curious if they are going to remodel the outside and then the inside once leases run out. I would think that would be the best way to do it without kicking anyone out.

No, the office building has been under separate ownership for some time.

No, the office building has been under separate ownership for some time.

Thanks Pete, I guess a simple county assessor search could have saved me a few minutes. Looks like it was sold to Lincoln Plaza Office Building LLC for $9 million on 6/30/2006. The other buildings were sold on 6/6/2006 but then sold to The Gardner Tannenbaum group on 8/12/2011. Wonder if they have any interest in buying this once they have the hotel completed.

City is helping the owners with a Historic District National Register Nomination for this property.

City is helping the owners with a Historic District National Register Nomination for this property.

That REALLY makes me feel old since I was there for the grand opening. :(

Lincoln Plaza Tower - HPURBAN (http://hpaurban.com/portfolio-item/lincoln-plaza-tower/)

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Interesting!

Thanks for posting.

here we go again

https://kfor.com/2018/12/04/historic-oklahoma-city-site-set-for-facelift/

I haven't seen anything filed, so we'll see.

https://www.news9.com/story/41168270/okcs-lincoln-plaza-hotel-and-office-to-be-transformed-into-luxury-apartments

Hope this happens--there is TONS of potential with this complex and it would be a nice addition to the area. I personally love the late 60s/early 70s look of the bones of this complex and will love to see it transformed and polished up.

They are actually out there working (drone shots below are from today) so hopeful this will finally move forward.

It will be called the Forum at Lincoln Plaza.

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This has the potential to be very cool.

This has the potential to be very cool.

Long overdue project that should help boost life back to this area just north of our capital.

Projects like the Forum at Lincoln Plaza will revitalize an abandoned project that could become a potential eyesore if left in its present state.

Every time I go to the county election board for early voting, I can't help but reminisce about Lincoln Plaza at the height of its heyday. Attended many conferences there where the hospitality was second-to-none.

Look forward to its resurrection...

Lincoln Plaza always reminds me of this Jay Leno story; he had a guest on who said they were from Oklahoma City, and he says "Oklahoma City? I did a show there at the Stars Tiempotec in Lincoln Plaza."
Of all the rooms he had played, how does that one stay in his memory?

A little more about this project:


The project's amenity package will consist of services as follows: 24 hour concierge, secure package room, dry cleaning valet, grocery delivery service, outdoor grilling areas, multiple cabanas by the pool, outdoor TV's & Fireplaces, Dog Park, Sports Courts, Storage Lockers, Hospitality Market, Starbucks Coffee Station, Daily Grab & Go Snacks, Premier Fitness Facility featuring SMART equipment, touch screen cardio equipment, & Yoga Room.


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That pool is going to end up as an entertainment legend. I wouldnt be shocked to see them selling tickets to events around it.

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Wow...they are serious!