Oklahoma City Underground
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The Oklahoma City Underground is a series of pedestrian tunnels and skyways connecting several buildings in Downtown Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
[edit] History
The original tunnel was dug in 1931, with major construction between 1972 and 1974. The tunnels were a vibrant part of the OKC landscape, including several shops and restaurants, but lost much of its popularity with the end of the last oil boom.[1]
Originally named the Conncourse, in honor of Oklahoma City banker Jack Conn[2], it was renamed the Underground after an extensive facelift conducted by architect Rand Elliott.[3] With the 2006 facelift, Rand Elliott has turned what had become a somewhat dated appearance of the old tunnels into a "walk-in work of art".[4]
[edit] References
- ^ O'Brien, William F.. "Exorcising OKC's downtown 'ghost station'", The Edmond Sun, 2005-10-20.
- ^ The Conncourse or The Underground. About.com.
- ^ Chambers, Kelley. "Downtown OKC's Underground set for completion next month", The Journal Record, 2007-01-19.
- ^ Cohen, Edie. "The Way Forward", Interior Design, 2007-08-01.
