Ground was broken last month on a $4.3 million 45th Division National Guard Arch and Park.

Construction will take two years.


Standing 30 feet tall and 60 feet wide, the limestone and granite arch will be constructed just south of the Capitol visitors’ parking lot. The monument will feature carvings of the American flag, the Oklahoma state seal and the Thunderbird emblem, a salute to the legendary Thunderbirds of the 45th Infantry Division. Additional engravings slated for the arch include notable years for the Oklahoma National Guard and the Oklahoma Air National Guard, along with engagements and deployments that have shaped their storied history.

The surrounding area will be transformed into a small park, featuring an amphitheater for military and public events. Plans also include new walking paths and dedicated spaces for statues and other monuments recognizing service members and veterans. Once complete, the arch and park will serve as a gathering place for reflection, education and community engagement.

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Is NE 18th from Lincoln blvd North to South going to remain open or will that be closed for the Arch and Park?

Is NE 18th from Lincoln blvd North to South going to remain open or will that be closed for the Arch and Park?

I don't believe there are any plans to close roads.

This is the original rendering:
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Also, architect Solomon Layton planned to construct multiple buildings in the capitol complex, I've found in the archives these renderings. None of these buildings were ever constructed as reflected in these designs.

State Department of Agriculture:
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State Supreme Court
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Governor's Mansion:
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Gosh I wish those buildings had been built!

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Is this the final design? The original design is much better. Even the one proposed in this video is better.


https://vimeo.com/153309043