Gold Dome, Bank building with geodesic dome in Oklahoma City, United States.
The Gold Dome is a bank building topped with a distinctive geodesic dome in Oklahoma City. The structure consists of 625 aluminum panels coated with gold-anodized finish that together form a 145-foot-wide dome.
The Citizens State Bank began construction of the Gold Dome in 1958; it was the fifth geodesic dome built in the world and the first used as a bank, following Buckminster Fuller's design. In 2001 Bank One applied to demolish it, prompting the Citizens for the Golden Dome campaign. The State Historic Preservation Office declared it eligible for landmark status in 2002.
The dome represents how banks in the 1950s used bold design to project confidence and progress to their customers. It remains a landmark that reflects the aspirations of a growing city during the post-war economic boom.
The building is located at the intersection of Northwest 23rd Street and Classen Boulevard and is clearly visible from the street. The site sits near the historic Route 66 corridor and is easily accessible by car or on foot.
Each aluminum panel is notably heavy, weighing between 60 and 70 pounds, which required specialized engineering techniques during assembly. This technical achievement was unusual for a private building in the 1950s and reflects the ambitious innovation behind the project.
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