Save Stage Center

Save Stage Center
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Here is the latest on the efforts to Save Stage Center: The owner of the building, the Oklahoma City Community Foundation rejected the two proposals put forth in an attempt to save the building. They have put the building up for sale and the current broker is Mark Beffort with Grubb & Ellis (405.840.1500). A National Register Nomination has been prepared on the property. The Historic Preservation Commission passed it 8 to 1. It was sent to the City Council and Councilwoman Meg Salyer requested that it be deferred indefinitely. This makes it difficult for review at the state level so instead of hearing it in October, the State Historic Preservation Review Committee tabled it until their January meeting. It would be helpful for the community to urge their City Council Members to hear the nomination and vote on it. It would also be helpful for letters to be sent to the State Historic Preservation Review Committee (by way of Dr. Bob Blackburn and Melvena Heisch) urging them to take action on the nomination. The owner, the Oklahoma City Community Foundation, filed a formal objecting to the listing with the State Historic Preservation Officer which means the building will not be listed without the owner's consent. However, the Keeper of the National Register can still make a formal determination, which would be helpful because the new owner would not have to do all the work if they want to save the building and if they want to undertake a certified rehabilitation project. It is with great sadness that we report that John M Johansen has passed away at the grand old age of 96 on October 26, 2012. http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/27/arts/design/john-m-johansen-last-of-harvard-five-architects-dies-at-96.html Current Condition Building Photos