Clark Building

[Urbanized]

The tracks are still in use. They aren't going anywhere. Also, OKC's history is much more closely tied to railroads and freight than people here are giving it credit for being. Ask Steve if you doubt this. Also, the "property owner" is the railroad.

[Pete]

From today:

[Pete]

Clark Building in the Thunder spirit (from today):

[Pete]

You can now tell that the south end of that roof-top pool has an infinity edge and that all the railings along the perimeter will be glass. They are going to have amazing views.

Also, it looks like there will be a garage on the lowest level and a nice landscaped area to the west.

Those old RR tracks are super cool.

[Urbanized]

Agree about the old trestle. Would love to see some feature lighting done there.

[Pete]

Looks there is water in the pool! Perhaps they've finally moved in?

[CaptDave]

This is one of the most interesting renovations in downtown OKC. I think the only thing I may have done differently (if it is finished) is a green roof if it were feasible. I would love a chance to see what was done on the interior.

[Pete]

It will be interesting to see what goes in on the first two floors.

Really a cool and unique project. I bet the views overlooking the infinity pool are amazing.

[OKCisOK4me]

There's a little decrepit building on the next lot to the east of the Clark Building that I wish they would just tear it down. Is there some kind of historical significance to it?

[Pete]

Funny you mentioned this because I was just about to explain that little house due east of the Clark building has been owned by the same family for decades, but I just double-checked the County Assessor site to find it has been SOLD for $325,000 to the same people that own the Clark!!

This is fantastic news as they are sure to develop it into something slick, especially since they are now living right next to it. I'll be we see a small condo project here.

Yet another big move forward for Deep Deuce. That area is soon going to be maxed out.


This property (22 NE 2nd) is .37 acres:

[LockeDown42]

Best news I've heard all day!

[Rover]

I love the inertia of the area. Properties are now becoming way more valuable as developments than as vacant land or abandoned buildings. It really seems to be picking up steam in DD. Prosperity breeds prosperity.

[Steve]

Pete, I'll be posting this on my blog and crediting it to you.

[Urbanized]

I've always figured that building was directly connected to the historic rail yard operation, and always thought you could put a great little bar in there, maybe with some good outdoor dining. I'm sure whatever they do will be of a high finish quality, based on the Clark building work.

[Spartan]

There's no way they're keeping that run-down wooden building.

Is there a thin sliver of property separating it from the Oklahoma Ave. plaza?

[Urbanized]

There's no way they're keeping that run-down wooden building...

Are you talking about Pachinko Parlor? Or did you mean Shop Good? Or could it be Sara Sara Cupcake? Oh, wait...

[Urbanized]

I'm not advocating retention of that building, just saying it should never be a foregone conclusion that a building should be demolished because it appears to be "run down" (that one is not especially run down, IMO) or because you can't immediately call to mind a good use for it. All it takes is someone with a particular vision and the resourcefulness to see a project through. If you doubt this or if my reference to 9th street escapes you, check out the still-not-updated Google Street View for 9th, probably circa 2006 or so. I never, ever would have given those buildings an ice cube's chance in hell. Thankfully Steve Mason had a different vision for them, and a pretty incredible will to see the project through. We didn't even know what we had been missing.

That's not to say I wouldn't be glad to see that wood frame building on 2nd razed if it were immediately replaced by the right higher and better use.

[Spartan]

I agree with everything you said, urbanized, and you know where I fall on issues of historic preservation...

It's all about taking advantage of opportunities. Downtown could be great. The Maywood Park "half" of Deep Deuce is becoming great once again as it is developing to a fairly uniform scale of 3-4 story urban residential.

[Teo9969]

I'm not advocating retention of that building, just saying it should never be a foregone conclusion that a building should be demolished because it appears to be "run down" (that one is not especially run down, IMO) or because you can't immediately call to mind a good use for it. All it takes is someone with a particular vision and the resourcefulness to see a project through. If you doubt this or if my reference to 9th street escapes you, check out the still-not-updated Google Street View for 9th, probably circa 2006 or so. I never, ever would have given those buildings an ice cube's chance in hell. Thankfully Steve Mason had a different vision for them, and a pretty incredible will to see the project through. We didn't even know what we had been missing.

That's not to say I wouldn't be glad to see that wood frame building on 2nd razed if it were immediately replaced by the right higher and better use.

While I agree with the premise, context probably precludes the structure from sticking around. It's not so much whether or not the structure is run down...it has more to do with the fact that it's a ranch-home style structure in the middle of fairly modern street-scape, and the only one of it's kind on the block.

[Spartan]

The set-back is completely thrown off from everything else in Deep Deuce, including the few original structures that remain

[dankrutka]

Abandoned apartment building in Oklahoma City turns into dream home | NewsOK.com

[Bellaboo]

This man that owns the Clark building also bought the old house and parking next door......

[wschnitt]

"He expects to eventually tear down the building, used for storage, as he repaves the parking lot."

-About the owner of the Clark Building, the lot and the one story building to the east plans for his new purchase.

[Pete]

This is one of several photos from that NewsOk.com article...

This is the large area on the very top level:

[LakeEffect]

Meh. On a personal level, I wouldn't have chosen most of the finishes they chose. Alas, I can only dream of doing that myself, so more power to them for actually doing it.