Gold Dome

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 building was constructed in 1958 as the home of Citizens State Bank and Trust Company, representing innovative post-war banking architecture. It gained recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003 as a significant historical structure.

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.

Location: Oklahoma

Inception: 1958

Architectural style: modern architecture

GPS coordinates: 35.49278,-97.53083

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:55