The American? ANYONE?!

[mspivey]

Any word on the Centennial Gardens?

[RecycleMichael]

Here is the website...lots happening with them...

http://www.oklahomacentennialbotanicalgarden.com/

[sgrizzle]

quote:Originally posted by recyclemichael

Here is the website...lots happening with them...

http://www.oklahomacentennialbotanicalgarden.com/

Wasn't their a story about some land ownership problems?

[MichaelC]

quote:Originally posted by sgrizzle

quote:Originally posted by recyclemichael

Here is the website...lots happening with them...

http://www.oklahomacentennialbotanicalgarden.com/

Wasn't their a story about some land ownership problems?

Yeah.  Part of the land was donated to the Catholic Diocese by a private owner under the provision that the land was to eventually be used for a church.  The previous owner has past away since then, and the Diocese appears to be interested in a land exchange.  I believe it's only about 40 acres.

[sgrizzle]

quote:Originally posted by MichaelC

quote:Originally posted by sgrizzle

quote:Originally posted by recyclemichael

Here is the website...lots happening with them...

http://www.oklahomacentennialbotanicalgarden.com/

Wasn't their a story about some land ownership problems?

Yeah.  Part of the land was donated to the Catholic Diocese by a private owner under the provision that the land was to eventually be used for a church.  The previous owner has past away since then, and the Diocese appears to be interested in a land exchange.  I believe it's only about 40 acres.

Ahh.. good. So no real problem.

[Johnboy976]

It's probably just me, but that article seems to hint at a little indifference to the project.

[TulsaEx]

New user, long time lurker here.  I am surprised that nobody is mentioning the latest news and information on this monument.  http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?articleID=070425_1_A11_spanc25263

Also, that tornado tower in Kansas has been discussed since at least the eighties along with the Wizard of Oz theme park.  While I imagine it would be successful just because it is located near the NASCAR track and Cabela's, it is not very attractive and the view from Liberty Memorial and the Hyatt Crown Center would be better.

[Kenosha]

quote:Originally posted by Ed W

I think a miniature version of the statue would make a lovely table lamp that would be a tasteful addition to most any bordello.

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[TheArtist]

There are only so many times that I can rail about how ugly and poorly designed that statue is.  I can still do plenty of that about OKC though if you like? []

[sgrizzle]

I just read the article myself a few minutes ago and was going to post the same thing. I'm suprised to hear the really have over 50% financially committed. At this point, if they raise the money, build it. They're building a giant neon coke bottle in arcadia, why not this?

New slogans:
Oklahoma - the obscure roadside attraction state.
Oklahoma - you can see all of our freaky stuff from your car.

[Conan71]

I heard a news report saying that The American would attract something like 1mm visitors a year and create 1000 jobs due to the tourism.

That sounds pretty speculative since there aren't carnival rides, a roller coaster, or water park going along with it.

Hey, I hope it does create a lot of tourism, but somehow I'm thinking they used the same calculator they used to predict the windfalls from the lottery and tribal compacts.

[cannon_fodder]

Conan, if you are an 'analyst' who makes up researches these numbers wouldn't you want to deliver good news?  You might get paid to do another study if you did.   The numbers for arena's, stadiums and everything else are way too high...

I hope I'm wrong.  I hope throngs of people come or at least stay and extra day in part because of the giant naked indian.

I'm glad its in Tulsa because it is something spectacular.  Weather it is a spruce goose or not is yet to be seen, but look how famous that flop of a plane is!  I hope things go smoothly and I'm excited to see/hear about construction starting.

Finally, something to compete with the praying hands!

[Rico]

There is a lot of info in the article that has a feel of double-talk....

This would be a for profit company with the smallest investment being 1/2 million...

Let me see the names of these investors that feel their 1/2 million will turn them more of a return than a money market account..

After all... Public for profit company = the public has a right to know before they invest.

[TulsaEx]

I am really torn on this issue.  I agree that it is not the most beautiful statue I have ever seen, but even The Statue of Liberty is recognized more for the engineering work by Eiffel than the artistic work by Bartholdi.

I think that in combination with the Botanical Gardens and Gilcrease, it may draw a decent number of people and it might even cause an increase in the attendance and awareness of Gilcrease which would be a good thing.

[Conan71]

quote:Originally posted by cannon_fodder

Conan, if you are an 'analyst' who makes up researches these numbers wouldn't you want to deliver good news?  You might get paid to do another study if you did.   The numbers for arena's, stadiums and everything else are way too high...

I hope I'm wrong.  I hope throngs of people come or at least stay and extra day in part because of the giant naked indian.

I'm glad its in Tulsa because it is something spectacular.  Weather it is a spruce goose or not is yet to be seen, but look how famous that flop of a plane is!  I hope things go smoothly and I'm excited to see/hear about construction starting.

Finally, something to compete with the praying hands!

You got that wrong CF, I think we've been using anal-ists to do the figuring, based on the poop that comes out in these reports. [}:)]