The building was constructed in 1949 as the home for the Oklahoma Baptist Convention, directly south of the First Baptist Church.
It has beautiful cast stone and aluminum details but has been largely vacant for decades, primarily due to a lack of compliance with the current American Act on Disability (ADA).
The property, along with an ½ acre parking lot to the east, was purchased in 2022 by Robinson Renewal Partners. They have recently filed plans to restore the structure, make a substantial investment to bring it into ADA compliance, and renovate original spaces such as the lobby, old bookstore, and auditorium.
Subsequently, interior spaces will be built out within the building as tenants are secured.
Stuart Hudson of Robinson Renewal told OKCTalk:
“We are looking forward to restoring 1141 North Robinson to beautiful, class A office space and adjoining parking with a projected open date in early 2025. We are using Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits to ensure the property retains its post-war/Art Deco aesthetic while updating key elements so it functions as a 21st century office space. We hope to attract those who value the building's history and access to the business, cultural, and culinary amenities of Midtown and Downtown OKC.
We're excited to be working with Redhawk Construction, Anishinabe Design, and Marva Ellard to breathe life back into an architectural landmark.”
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