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Back To Life: First National Center Opens Its 91-Year-Old Doors For A New Chapter

Karl Torp The 91-year-old First National Center in downtown Oklahoma City is ready to open its doors as a luxury hotel and apartments.

Developer Gives First Look At Hotel Rooms, Apartments At First National In Downtown OKC

Karl Torp Downtown Oklahoma City is the site of the one of the largest construction projects in state history, even if the building already exists. The $287 million First National Center won't open for another two years, but we’re getting a look at the guest

Metro Restoration Projects Moving Forward After Tax Credit Scare

Karl Torp

Many historical preservation projects in the metro are moving forward after a scare that some federal funding wasn't going to be available.

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Assessment, Repair Underway After Stones Fall From Historic OKC High-Rise

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Engineers with expertise in assessing, repairing and rappelling were brought in from out of state in response to the falling stones at the First National Center.

Assessment, Repair Underway After Stones Fall From Historic OKC High-Rise

News 9

Engineers with expertise in assessing, repairing and rappelling were brought in from out of state in response to the falling stones at the First National Center.

Engineers To Check Limestone Panels After Pieces Fell In Downtown OKC

News 9

Parts of Robinson Avenue remain closed Tuesday morning in downtown Oklahoma City.

Engineers To Check Limestone Panels After Pieces Fell In Downtown OKC

News 9

Parts of Robinson Avenue remain closed Tuesday morning in downtown Oklahoma City.

Falling Limestone, Fire To Blame For Crumbling Bank In Downtown OKC

Karl Torp

The developer of the First National Center, the old First National Bank building, blames falling limestone on a fire last November.

Falling Limestone, Fire To Blame For Crumbling Bank In Downtown OKC

Karl Torp

The developer of the First National Center, the old First National Bank building, blames falling limestone on a fire last November.

Elimination Of Historic Tax Credits Impacts Developers

Karl Torp

President Trump's tax reform plan is threatening the new life given to old buildings in Oklahoma.

Elimination Of Historic Tax Credits Impacts Developers

Karl Torp

President Trump's tax reform plan is threatening the new life given to old buildings in Oklahoma.

Renovations Continue After Fire At First National In Downtown OKC

Karl Torp

Cleanup is underway after a fire yesterday at the First National Center in downtown Oklahoma City. Owner and developer Gary Brooks says the fire only charred a few rooms on the 26th floor of the 33-story building.