Colcord Hotel, Hotel in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
The Colcord Hotel is a historic building and hotel in downtown Oklahoma City, originally built in 1910 and reopened as a hotel in 2006. The twelve-story structure features a marble lobby with original bronze-finished doors and elevators, plus ornamental plaster ceiling work that showcases early craftsmanship.
The building was constructed in 1910 as one of the city's first steel-reinforced concrete structures, designed by architect William Wells under the influence of Louis Sullivan. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976 and reopened as a luxury hotel in 2006 following extensive restoration.
The hotel served as a gathering place for business people and travelers during the city's early growth. Its name and distinctive neon sign bearing Mrs. Colcord's signature remain connected to Oklahoma City's identity today.
The hotel is centrally located downtown, right next to Devon Tower, making it a good starting point for exploring the city. It offers amenities like fast internet, rooms with modern furnishings, and an on-site restaurant with city views.
The building was constructed with reinforced concrete inspired by concerns following the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, making it one of the city's first earthquake-resistant structures. Owner Charles Colcord wanted to ensure his building would remain stable in a disaster.
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