National Register of Historic Places

Braniff Building

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
Listed
February 28, 1980
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
80003281

About this property

The Braniff Building is a historic 10-story office building in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It was designed by Solomon Andrew Layton and built in 1923. It was the first office for Braniff Airlines and is located at 324 North Robinson Street. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP #80003281). The Braniff Building was purchased by Kerr-McGee Oil Company in 1964 and signage for Braniff removed. It was damaged in the Oklahoma City bombing. It sat empty for 30 years before it was purchased and renovated by SandRidge Energy. The building sold for $15.9 million in 2016. It is home to restaurant Kitchen No. 324 and the law firm Crowe Dunlevy.

Location

324 N. Robinson St.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
35.47083, -97.51616

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Sources

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When was Braniff Building listed on the National Register?

Braniff Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 28, 1980.

What type of historic resource is Braniff Building?

Braniff Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Braniff Building?

The period of significance for Braniff Building is recorded as the industrial era.

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