DT OKC Scale Models!

[Kerry]

Instead of flying someone to Russia we can chip in and fly Russian Sam to OKC so he can meet everyone and see the buildings first hand. I bet a few of us would let him bunk at there homes.

Maybe even give him a little tiny key to the city to match the scale of the buildings.

[Grant]

Ya'll okies! (right?) Are any of your friends Russian?

I'm in college right now and I went to high school with a guy from Russia! I think his hometown is a few hours outside of Saint Petersburg.

[Spartan]

Instead of flying someone to Russia we can chip in and fly Russian Sam to OKC so he can meet everyone and see the buildings first hand. I bet a few of us would let him bunk at there homes.

Yeah but St Petersburg is cooler than OKC lol.

[TAlan CB]

Isn't there a Russian Orthodox church out in the boonies of eastern Oklahoma County? I've forgotten its name, and it may not be Russian, but it's there somewhere ... very small.

There is the Church in Cyril OK (STS. CYRIL AND METHODIUS RUSSIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH).

Russian immigration came to Oklahoma with the land-runs primarily through Kansas - thus "Kremlin, OK in the western part of the state. Many of the Kansan - and Oklahoma Russians - were of German decent. German Mennonites who moved to Russia under "Peter the Great". Then because of anti-foreign bias in Russia moved to America. Opening lands that became the great "bread-basket" of America brought to Kansas and Oklahoma with their winter hardy Red-Russian wheat.

[TAlan CB]

There is the Church in Cyril OK (STS. CYRIL AND METHODIUS RUSSIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH).

Russian immigration came to Oklahoma with the land-runs primarily through Kansas - thus "Kremlin, OK in the western part of the state. Many of the Kansan - and Oklahoma Russians - were of German decent. German Mennonites who moved to Russia under "Peter the Great". Then because of anti-foreign bias in Russia moved to America. Opening lands that became the great "bread-basket" of America brought to Kansas and Oklahoma with their winter hardy Red-Russian wheat.

My apologies to Hartshorne OK, I was so use to Cyril that I did not bother to read my own post in detail to see that was the name of the Church - not the town.

Interesting though, it tells a story of how another group of Russians first came to Oklahoma.

[Russian Sam]

Guys, I have one request. I need a photo like shown on the picture (for my OKC model). Without this photos I can't make models of parkings. Please. I need top view to the parking. (Blue arrows)

[Brandon Rush]

well right now those on the corner of Sheridan between Hudson and Robinson are a big hole...

[Russian Sam]

I know that those parking is done. I know that those parkings is done. Someone has possibility to make the photos from Oklahoma Tower? Thanks.

[Architect2010]

He's asking for arials of the two parking garages, the Devon parking garage and its east counterpart. It probably wouldn't hurt to take or compile some exterior shots of them as well. I'm sure someone here will get to it RSam. Keep up the good work, it's incredible.

[Russian Sam]

Well, I know all dimensions of couples of parkings, but I need them photos. My model soon will be made, but without photos I will can't done model.
Current progress:

About all colors see above.

[Steve]

I'm glad OKC Talk is back up - a reader recently asked (Spartan, was it you?) whether there was a chance to convince the folks in charge if they can arrange a scholarship for Russian Sam to fly to OKC and show off his model at the creativity forum. For those interested, Meg Jackson is the marketing coordinator at Creative Oklahoma. Here is her email: mjackson@stateofcreativity.com

[Russian Sam]

Current progress

Large version

[bombermwc]

Cna't wait to see First National and Devon in there!

[dmoor82]

Nice job Russian Sam!

[Russian Sam]

Tell me more about what kind of a creative forum? What is it? Yearly?

[Kerry]

Tell me more about what kind of a creative forum? What is it? Yearly?

Here you go.

http://www.stateofcreativity.com/

About Us
Formed in 2006, Creative Oklahoma (CO) is a statewide non-profit organization that promotes and catalyzes creative idea generation in individuals and institutions. The goal is to transform the state of Oklahoma through initiatives which lead to a more entrepreneurial and vibrant economy along with a better quality of life for its citizens. Through this organization, Oklahoma has become a "District of Creativity", which is an international network of delegates. It consists of 12 regions of the world that have been working together in the field of creative innovation policies since 2004.

Vision and Mission
Creative Oklahoma recognizes that creativity must become an overarching and essential mindset for Oklahomans if this state is to thrive economically and socially in the 21st Century. Creative Oklahoma is the only statewide non-profit organization in the nation that encourages and supports creativity in the multiple arenas of Culture, Commerce and Education.

Creative Oklahoma welcomes and seeks collaborations and partnerships with local, state and private entities within Oklahoma that share the same goals. The organization is also an active member of national and international associations that encourage and support creativity.

Oklahoma is the only North American state recognized by Creative Districts. This is a distinction sought by cities and regions around the world. The 12 districts include: Baden-Württemberg, Catalunya, Flanders, Karnataka, Lombardia, Nord-Pas de Calais, Oklahoma, Qingdao, Rhône-Alpes, Scotland, Shanghai and Tampere.

Mission
To establish Oklahoma as a world-renowned center of creativity and innovation in commerce, culture and education.

[Russian Sam]

Current progress!

[SkyWestOKC]

Looking good Sam. Are you going to do Devon Tower in the future?

[slon]

Isn't there a Russian Orthodox church out in the boonies of eastern Oklahoma County? I've forgotten its name, and it may not be Russian, but it's there somewhere ... very small.

There is russian church in OKC - http://www.orthodox.org/stbenedict// We have also a russian store in Oklahoma City/

[SOONER8693]

Current progress!

That is awesome.

[CS_Mike]

I notice the Skirvin has been added in this latest photo. Looks good!

Has anyone provided Sam with the photos of the parking garages that he requested?

[ljbab728]

One small positioning error that can easily be corrected is that the Liberty Bank building is shown accross the street from the Skirvin. That block needs to be turned 180 degrees around.

[Russian Sam]

Looking good Sam. Are you going to do Devon Tower in the future?

Sure, it will be latest model.

One small positioning error that can easily be corrected is that the Liberty Bank building is shown accross the street from the Skirvin. That block needs to be turned 180 degrees around.

Excuse me, I was in a hurry...

[Kerry]

One small positioning error that can easily be corrected is that the Liberty Bank building is shown accross the street from the Skirvin. That block needs to be turned 180 degrees around.

I actually like it better the way he has it. I wish that block was really positioned like that.

(although that isn't Liberty Bank that is out of place - it is the City Place building.)

[ljbab728]

I actually like it better the way he has it. I wish that block was really positioned like that.

(although that isn't Liberty Bank that is out of place - it is the City Place building.)

Forgive me. That will always be the Liberty Bank Building to me even though I know that wasn't the original name (Ramsey Tower).