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Who Is in support of Preservation
Who Is in support of Preservation
Our high priority project is The Brockway Center. This historic building was home to the National Association of Colored Women Oklahoma Chapter for over 100 years. This community building has served the African American and Native community in many ways. Select below to view our journey to save it. Sign our petition.
Who Is in support of Preservation
Who Is in support of Preservation
Who Is in support of Preservation
We are a civic organization consisting of government agencies, owners, innovators, medical professionals, and voters working to provide opportunities to areas scheduled for growth. We accomplish this by preserving history and planning for the future. We have followed the democratic process in preservation. African American History, Historical Preservation, Women's History
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Who Is in support of Preservation
Next Steps
Send a letter of support in preserving the Brockway Center.
ben.davis@omes.ok.gov; beverly.hicks@omes.ok.gov; casey.jones@omes.ok.gov
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Here you will find links to documents
Public Records:
County Assessor Documents stating historical
CareCenter Position
Jan 9th, 2019: Incorrect information submitted to State to request Urban renewal funds. Response: Demolision of the building will have an adverse effect on the Historical significance: 2019 Jan 9th Demolition of dilapidated building (the structure has never been deemed delapidated.)
Submitted Request for Demolition in Black History month to the City Council. Outcome City stated
Nov 10th 2010 Oklahoma Historical Society
Nov 12 2010 SHPO Document Stating Gast Heights Culbertson Heights Historic District
Additional documentation will be added....
Public Records:
County Assessor Documents stating historical
CareCenter Position
Jan 9th, 2019: Incorrect information submitted to State to request Urban renewal funds. Response: Demolision of the building will have an adverse effect on the Historical significance: 2019 Jan 9th Demolition of dilapidated building (the structure has never been deemed delapidated.)
Submitted Request for Demolition in Black History month to the City Council. Outcome City stated
Nov 10th 2010 Oklahoma Historical Society
Nov 12 2010 SHPO Document Stating Gast Heights Culbertson Heights Historic District
Additional documentation will be added....
Updates:
Send requests to the Governor to request eminate domain and landmark The Brockway Center. https://www.governor.ok.gov/contact-us/request-help
The @carecenterokc Board has voted to move forward with the demolition of the historic Brockway Center. They were granted a permit for this by the Oklahoma Office of Management and Enterprise Services' Capitol-Medical Center Improvement and Zoning Commission despite the recommendation of the Citizen's Advisory Board and Northeast OKC's desire to preserve this important Black space. Additionally, there is an option for the Care Center to swap land with the OKC Urban Renewal Authority to build without destroying the Brockway Center, yet the consensus to demolish it was still made by the Care Center. -
The erasure of historic Black spaces in Oklahoma is a traumatic epidemic that has gone on for far too long. It is disturbing how the Commission did not make the general public's interest a priority over private property owner's interest, and is contributing to the annihilation of Black cultural assets in our city. Furthermore, it is highly unfortunate that an organization primarily ran by women would seek to demolish a culturally significant and relevant place dear to other women. -
It's still not too late for the Care Center to do the right thing and save the Brockway Center by taking the land swap option. -
Make your voices heard by contacting the Care Center's Board president, Scott Stemmons, at sstemmons@udtonline.com and cc: maroonhistory@gmail.com and ask for the Care Center to take the land swap. Share this post so your friends are aware and use hashtag #backingbrockway.
#blackspacesmatter #thisplacematters
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