Avid readers are probably aware that several months ago I "discovered" an aging Lustron home in Bartlessville . I came across some other photos from that trip and thought I'd share them. As always, click the image to view it larger. But first a word from our sponsor... This is a weird grouping of lights at an old gas station. I happened to notice them because they're right across the street from the aforementioned Lustron! This sign caught my eye mostly because of the interesting flying vee shape and random pattern created by the holes. The glory days of the Commanche Center may be long gone- but the sign lives on. Tre mondo! That's it for this time. Hope you weren't expecting a manifest!
The Church of Tomorrow Oklahoma's state capitol dome was added some 88 years after the capitol was built, finally completed in 2002. But not far away is another dome that has been turning heads since 1956. It's the First Christian Church of Oklahoma City. Call it a wigwam, igloo, earthbound spaceship or dome- no matter how you describe the shape of the sanctuary, it's definitely eye-catching. The thin-shell concrete dome is massive, with seating for 1200. Connected to the dome is a four-story administrative building and a 185-seat theater. Dedicated as "The First Christian Church of Tomorrow," the architecture caught the attention of local newspapers, as well as Life magazine (Feb. 1957). Last summer I had a unique opportunity to explore these interesting buildings. The main complex was designed by R. Duane Conner in 1953. Conner was a member of the congregation and offered three different designs for the church. Credit is also attributed to his partner, Fr