Red Ridge (SE Corner of I-44 and Lincoln)

**ChrisHayes** · 07-31-2023, 04:22 PM

I like exploring abandoned properties and have been there before. I have to say that entire property is one of the spookiest places I've ever been.

**soonerguru** · 07-31-2023, 04:31 PM

This is wonderful. OKC has demolished acre upon acre of trees -- an absolute pet peeve of mine. So nice to see not only trees, but also urban wilderness preserved.

**Rover** · 07-31-2023, 04:34 PM

We leased the main house at the top of the hill during the late '70s. It was very isolated, but a cool place. It will make a superb nature area. The house was a great old house at the time with a ballroom and great dining room. Upstairs were the bedrooms and they opened onto a long 2nd floor veranda that looked west. Ceilings were real beams and hardwood. I hope they are able to preserve and use the house.

**PhiAlpha** · 07-31-2023, 07:07 PM

Originally Posted by Rover

We leased the main house at the top of the hill during the late '70s. It was very isolated, but a cool place. It will make a superb nature area. The house was a great old house at the time with a ballroom and great dining room. Upstairs were the bedrooms and they opened onto a long 2nd floor veranda that looked west. Ceilings were real beams and hardwood. I hope they are able to preserve and use the house.

Aren’t there 3-4 additional houses on the property as well?

**Rover** · 08-01-2023, 12:16 PM

Originally Posted by PhiAlpha

Aren’t there 3-4 additional houses on the property as well?

If I remember correctly, there were 2 other houses, We were in the northern most and on top of the hill. It is the one they are referring to as Red Ridge. I think it was the original home of RJ Edwards himself.

**tvkokc** · 08-02-2023, 10:40 AM

Originally Posted by Rover

If I remember correctly, there were 2 other houses, We were in the northern most and on top of the hill. It is the one they are referring to as Red Ridge. I think it was the original home of RJ Edwards himself.

From what my research has been, correct to both of your statements. Preacher's wall or landing if you google that is one of the other homes on the parcel.

I'm very excited to see this happen. I attended northeast HS and drove past this daily and have always wanted to see more done with this and it not just waste away.