The Oklahoma State Capitol: A History of our Seat of Government - Hardcover

Charles Ford; Burke, Bob

9781885596949: The Oklahoma State Capitol: A History of our Seat of Government

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1885596944 ISBN 13: 9781885596949

Publisher: Oklahoma Heritage Association, 2011

Oklahoma's State Capitol is one of the most beautifully-decorated public buildings in America. Oklahoma's first capital building was in a rented courthouse in the temporary capital of Guthrie after joining the Union as the 46th state in 1907. An election in 1910 made Oklahoma City the permanent capital and state leaders envisioned a magnificent structure on a vacant piece of land northeast of downtown Oklahoma City. Today, the Capitol building and surrounding grounds reflect the uniqueness of Oklahoma as a state...a blending of many cultures. This is the story of the move of the state capital and of the unique Oklahoma leaders who value expressions of culture and beauty, working together to make certain that the Capitol is restored to its intended dignity and adorned with art of the highest museum quality. This is the story of the people's Capitol.

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About the Author:

CHARLES FORD has a long history of public service and interest in history and the arts while maintaining a successful career as a real estate investment broker. Born in Tulsa, he attended Oklahoma A & M and served 38 years in the Oklahoma legislature. BOB BURKE has written more historical non-fiction books than anyone else in history. Born in Broken Bow he was director of a large state agency in the administration of Governor David Boren. He lives in Oklahoma City where he practices law and writes books celebrating the rich history of Oklahoma.

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