101 Park Avenue Building
101 Park Avenue is a building in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It was formerly known as the Skirvin Tower, built in 1932 as a luxury apartment-hotel annex to the Skirvin Hotel.
History
Crews broke ground on the Skirvin Tower in March 1931. Work continued until suddenly in January 1932 when William Balser Skirvin ran out of funds for the project. Work was halted until 1934, and completed in 1938.
In 1974, the building was remodeled into a glass-enclosed office building.
Architecture
The building is an example of Modern architecture, and specifically International Style, characterized by its rectangular form, horizontal lines, and use of steel.
See also
References
- ^ The Skirvin Hotel - A Tradition of Elegance Archived 2011-05-27 at the Wayback Machine, okc.gov. (accessed October 9, 2013)
- ^ 101 Park Avenue Building, Emporis.com. (accessed October 9, 2013)
- ^ "101 Park Avenue Building". SkyscraperPage.
- ^ Bouzideen, Deborah (2009). Insiders' Guide to Oklahoma City. Globe Pequot. p. 35. ISBN 978-0-7627-5345-1. Retrieved 2011-04-01.
- ^ Building History Archived 2010-08-23 at the Wayback Machine, 101parkave.com. (accessed October 8, 2013)
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