Hightower Building
National Register of Historic Places

Hightower Building

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
Listed
March 13, 2002
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
02000176

About this property

The Hightower Building is a historic commercial office building located at 105 North Hudson in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Designed by J.W. Hawk and J.O. Parr, the Classical Revival style building was originally built in 1920 with three stories and four elevators, and underwent a seven-story addition, in 1929, making it the ten-story, 130 foot tall building it is today. As described in its NRHP designation, “Although some alterations have been made to upper floor interiors and the original windows have been removed and replaced, the overall design, with smooth brickwork and classically-inspired, cast stone details, retain the original architectural design and integrity. It remains the only "skyscraper" of the 1920s era that utilizes the Classical Revival motif in Oklahoma City.” “In 1959, the Johnson family purchased a three-story building adjacent to the west which was built in 1925. The interior and exterior of this building was remodeled to match the Hightower design and the addition blends perfectly.” It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 13, 2002. Media related to Hightower Building (Oklahoma City) at Wikimedia Commons

Location

105 N. Hudson
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
35.46984, -97.52014

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Hightower Building listed on the National Register?

Hightower Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 13, 2002.

What type of historic resource is Hightower Building?

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

What is the period of significance for Hightower Building?

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

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