Thank You Mayor Taylor

[jne]

For plans to bring down the Camelot Hotel!

[Conan71]

No kidding?  When did this come out?

I won't miss that blight on the Tulsa cityscape.

[MichaelC]

From Tulsa World

quote: The city is considering a plan to finance the destruction of the dilapidated Camelot Hotel, Mayor Kathy Taylor announced Tuesday.

The Tulsa Industrial Authority is set to vote Wednesday on a loan agreement with building owner, Marharishi Ayur-Ved.

A landmark in the 1960s and 1970s, the hotel became famous for hosting Elvis Presley and Richard Nixon when they made trips through Tulsa.

It was built in the 1960s to resemble a medieval castle, complete with a moat, drawbridge and turrets. The hotel became a popular spot for banquets and galas, honeymoons and special occasions.

[iplaw]

So which historical preservation nut from this forum will be the first to chain themselves to the building?

[DM]

quote:Originally posted by iplaw

So which historical preservation nut from this forum will be the first to chain themselves to the building?

It would be great to preserve this building. But the cost would be way to much. So I am all for this monster to come down.

[Conan71]

quote:Originally posted by iplaw

So which historical preservation nut from this forum will be the first to chain themselves to the building?

I figured someone who thinks the archetecture of civic center plaza is a classic would chime in.

[tulsa1603]

Sorry to see it go, but I agree, enough is enough.  I-44 is going to look very different in a few short years....with the loss of the Camelot, widening of the right of way, etc...

[MichaelC]

quote:Originally posted by tulsa1603

Sorry to see it go, but I agree, enough is enough.  I-44 is going to look very different in a few short years....with the loss of the Camelot, widening of the right of way, etc...

Ditto.

[iplaw]

quote:Originally posted by Conan71

quote:Originally posted by iplaw

So which historical preservation nut from this forum will be the first to chain themselves to the building?

I figured someone who thinks the archetecture of civic center plaza is a classic would chime in.

Or ORU...

[TURobY]

I'll be sad to see it go, and I'm sure my parents will be sad too. They spent their honeymoon night in that hotel.

But, as stated before, it has become a blight and therefore destruction is probably the best hope for that area.

[Conan71]

quote:Originally posted by iplaw

quote:Originally posted by Conan71

quote:Originally posted by iplaw

So which historical preservation nut from this forum will be the first to chain themselves to the building?

I figured someone who thinks the archetecture of civic center plaza is a classic would chime in.

Or ORU...

You mean Six Flags over Jesus?

[Double A]

Word. The thing is full of asbestos so don't expect it to come down soon. That probably rules out implosion too. Too bad, the city could probably could have auctioned off the opportunity to detonate it on ebay.

[Conan71]

quote:Originally posted by Double A

Word. The thing is full of asbestos so don't expect it to come down soon. That probably rules out implosion too. Too bad, the city could probably could have auctioned off the opportunity to detonate it on ebay.

Had they not already started the abatement with any of the previous owners?  For some reason I thought they had.

[perspicuity85]

Are there any known plans concerning the future use of the property?  It would be nice to see a new hotel of former-Camelot class constructed on the site.

[Wilbur]

In the news release it talks about the City footing the bill for demolition, then the owner repaying the city once the property sells for the demolition.

Anyone taking odds that you, me and we will all get stuck with the cost of demolition?