Belt was a beloved local figure, known for his big personality and dedication to revitalizing the Paseo Arts District. The area, once derelict and in danger of closing down, is now a thriving art community that has garnered national acclaim. Jennifer Barron, Paseo Arts Association executive director, said the district owes much to Belt. “Simply […]
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Zoning out
Residents of the targeted 20-block area had fought the rezoning application until the city’s turnabout late last week. Still, many residents in the predominantly African-American neighborhood believe the city will try again. J.J. Chambless, head of the city’s development services department, told Oklahoma Gazette that the rezoning application officially will be withdrawn when the Oklahoma […]
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The Hills have eyes
To promote historic preservation within Oklahoma City, what better way than to see some examples firsthand? For more than four decades, Heritage Hills has held a self-guided tour of some of the historic neighborhood’s homes and gardens to do just that. Its 46th annual tour takes place Saturday and Sunday, featuring five private homes, as […]
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Stay golden
“I really thought there would be a lot more bidders,” Box said, who purchased the building with an $800,000 bid. Former owner Irene Lam had owed Bank 7, the lender, more than $771,000 on the landmark structure. Box, no stranger to the area, has an ownership stake in several properties along N.W. 23rd, including the […]
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Crown Jewel
Arthur Hurst and Valerie Hart Credit: Mark Hancock An Oklahoma City landmark that entertained generations of moviegoers in the city’s black community is crumbling, but organizers of an upcoming music festival hope to help. On Saturday, the Jewel Foundation Blues Festival will feature Grammy-winning recording artist Clarence Carter and national blues act Mel Walters, as […]
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Network marketing
Owners of the house at 1145 N.W. 39th have taken to “The Social Network” to find a buyer. Visitors to facebook. com/1145NW39thSt can tour the residence’s rooms via photos, as well as be enticed with wall posts that touts its convenience to nearby retail shops and eater ies along Western Avenue: “City restaurants are a […]