Great Coca-Cola Sign on Old Le'Ora's building

[lrostochil]

I was driving along NE 4th the other day and spotted this recently uncovered gem:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/2572616...in/photostream

http://www.flickr.com/photos/2572616...in/photostream

I can't tell if the old Le'Ora's Beautye Salon is going to be torn down or if someone is attempting to fix it up, but I hope that someone plans to save the sign if the building is going to be demolished.

Does anyone know anything???

[Pete]

Unfortunately, this building is slated for demolition.

See more information and lots more photos here:

http://www.okctalk.com/showthread.ph...817#post522817

[lrostochil]

Does anyone know who the owners are? I'd love to contact them and see what their plans are for this sign.

[Pete]

It's owned by Brownstone Real Estate LLC. Their address of 211 N. Broadway in Edmond traces to this law firm:

http://www.stoddardmorris.com/

[Pete]

You could also contact the company doing the demolition work:


PERRY KENDALL, JR
KENDALL CONCRETE
4001 SW 27TH ST
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 73108
Phone:
405-306-5302
Phone 2:
405-681-7162

[Just the facts]

What is the deal in OKC of creating all these false facades? Is anything in OKC even real?

[Martin]

just drove by... those boards have been removed and are stacked beside the road. i guess just anybody could swing by and snag them? : D

-M

[Pete]

Those boards would look killer in a downtown bar or even in someone's loft.

[UnFrSaKn]

Here's the photos again.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/25726169@N03/

[Martin]

Those boards would look killer in a downtown bar or even in someone's loft.

i know... i'm fighting the urge to just take them. -M

[Pete]

Are there demo people on-site? If so, ask them if you can take them.

Otherwise, I'm going to call the demo company and see if I can arrange for someone to pick them up.

[Martin]

the site was vacant when i drove by... otherwise, my plan was to ask! -M

[Pete]

Just spoke to the guy doing the demolition... He's going to run by the site to double-check on the boards (wasn't exactly sure what I was talking about).

Assuming he gives the okay, who wants to go pick them up???

[Martin]

i'm in... this would look amazing as a living room wall, not to mention preserving something so cool. -M

[Larry OKC]

absolutely, if no one else wants them I will take them...I have a small Coke collection (60's era square top machine, assorted signs etc)

[Just the facts]

If they are lying on the side of the road for trash pickup anyone can take them. You don't even have to ask. If I lived there I would be picking these up right now.

[Larry OKC]

My only concern would be insect infested, esp termites, anyway to get them treated for such a thing just to make sure you dont have "unintended consequences" also without damaging the ad further (or is it farther)??

[Larry OKC]

Anyone know anything about the "__emens groceries fresh & cured meats" store mentioned in the ad? The address (__ 2993) doesn't match this building or is that a phone number???

[Pete]

mmm snagged it!

I called the guy doing the demo and while initially suspicious, he ended up being very helpful. mmm got over there with a truck and a helper and picked up all the boards.

Look forward to seeing what becomes of this! I'm really glad it was at least saved from a landfill.

[Just the facts]

Way to go mmm.

[Martin]

i've got it! a big shout out to pete for making it happen. the sign is around 12x20, so it's going to take a special space... but i'm putting an offer on a house where, coincidentally, i think it will fit perfectly. for now, i've got the boards in a storage shed and out of the elements. the plan is to clean them up over the next few weeks. i'll try to post pics throughout the process! -M

[Just the facts]

I can think of several types of business establishments where that wall would look really cool.

[Martin]

that's true... the benefit there is that the piece could still be enjoyed in a public context. i wouldn't rule that option out depending on how events unfold. my concern, though, would be what happens to the piece if such a business establishment were to fold. -M

[Dustin]

OKCTalk saves the day!!!!!

[lrostochil]

I'm so glad this piece of OKC history has been saved -- good work, guys! Now, since we all worked together, mmm, you have to invite us over when you get it assembled someday. I'd love to see it up on a wall somewhere. And, I can't believe that someone so casually tossed it out without even thinking twice about it -- makes you wonder what other treasures we've lost in such a cavalier way.