There seems to be a lot of Mid Mod from Tulsa in the media lately. The Fall issue of Prairie Hive features a hip pad in Wedgwood called the Futurama . The former Parade of Homes standout suffered several years of abuse by tenants and landlords before being rescued through Nick and Jinger's... Pop Mod Partnership The October issue of Oklahoma Magazine has a nice pictorial on the Lortondale home of Brandi Hezinger. Purists may scoff at the modified floorplan- but the hip vibe is fully intact in this... Retro Redux Have you spotted a cool article worth sharing? Maybe you should share it? You can send it via email or post it on our Facebook page! Contact Us Image courtesy Prairie Hive
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