Right. For some reason, I was thinking this was in the triangular area (can't quite think of the name right now) but now that I look more closely, I see the details and IIRC someone took a photo of this area from ground level during construction and we all were wondering about this configuration.

Crown...crown just popped into my head.

Devon Energy Center safety record celebrated as building is dedicated in Oklahoma City | NewsOK.com (http://newsok.com/devon-energy-center-safety-record-celebrated-as-building-is-dedicated-in-oklahoma-city/article/3721476)

Devon Energy Center safety record celebrated as building is dedicated in Oklahoma City
The Devon Energy Center safety record is celebrated as work winds down on construction in Oklahoma City.

By Steve Lackmeyer | Published: October 23, 2012

Call it superstition, call it prudence, but for whatever reason, for months those overseeing the construction of the 50-story Devon Energy Center declined to discuss what is being hailed as an extraordinarily safe job site.

Devon Tower Officially Opens In Downtown OKC Tuesday - News9.com - Oklahoma City, OK - News, Weather, Video and Sports | (http://www.news9.com/story/19884825/devon-tower-officially-opens-in-downtown-okc-tuesday)

Devon Tower Officially Opens In Downtown OKC Tuesday

Posted: Oct 22, 2012 4:18 PM CDT
Updated: Oct 22, 2012 5:12 PM CDT
By News9.com

The Devon Energy Building officially opens on Tuesday, October 23.

There's a new restaurant at the very top of the building and several innovative features.
OKLAHOMA CITY - From an idea on a model to constructing a reality, the Devon Tower is ready for business.
The Devon Energy Building officially opens on Tuesday, October 23. There's a new restaurant at the very top of the building and several innovative features.

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Great State: Vast at Devon’s Top

Posted on: 11:13 am, October 23, 2012, by Galen Culver

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA — The elevator stops at the 50th floor. That’s where John Williams comes to work every day. “It’s neat,” he gushes. “It’s so cool up here.”

Great State: Vast at Devon’s Top | KFOR.com (http://kfor.com/2012/10/23/great-state-vast-at-devons-top/)

Any announcements yet?

Any announcements yet?

Yes, I've got reservations for Vast in January........ sorry, bad joke....

There's a special on News 9 at 6:30pm on Wednesday.

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Dayum! That's a cool shot.

Is Larry Nichols going to parachute in from the top of the atrium down to the podium for his entrance?
:wink:

Operation Scissortail

Book Debut Next Tuesday! | OKC Central (http://blog.newsok.com/okccentral/2012/10/23/book-debut-next-tuesday/)

The press and ceremony was a lot quieter than I expected. Hopefully they'll have an exciting announcement before Thanksgiving.

Two more articles.

Oklahoma's Tallest Building Officially Complete - News9.com - Oklahoma City, OK - News, Weather, Video and Sports | (http://www.news9.com/story/19896143/oklahomas-tallest-building-officially-complete)

http://newsok.com/devon-energy-center-opening-celebrated/article/3721639
(video)

I'm watching the 5pm news on KWTV, and in the interview Larry Nichols says the Wellness Center is packed before work, after lunch, and after work. He said they're planning on "expanding" it because it's at capacity...

I'm watching the 5pm news on KWTV, and in the interview Larry Nichols says the Wellness Center is packed before work, after lunch, and after work. He said they're planning on "expanding" it because it's at capacity...

Expanding the wellness center? Or did he say expanding the complex?

"This is full before work, lunch hour it is just jam packed in fact we're actually thinking of expanding it because it's at capacity now during the lunch hour and after work, of course it's very full too."

"This is full before work, lunch hour it is just jam packed in fact we're actually thinking of expanding it because it's at capacity now during the lunch hour and after work, of course it's very full too."

I'm not a child, it doesn't need to be repeated to me in full. "the wellness center" would have been an acceptable response.

Gee, I give you an exact quote. Seems sensible and you get all defensive.

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Well, they have pictures of the tower on each end of the stage. CLEARLY that's a message that they're going to build a twin of their current tower on the Preftakes block! [/conspiracy theory]

Gee, I give you an exact quote. Seems sensible and you get all defensive.

Comes across as holier than thou...

"How's the weather outside today?"

"Oh here's the full weather report, go read for yourself:"

You say you're not a child but you're attitude says something different. You having a bad day today? You might be better off getting your own information that's freely and easily available to anyone.

I like lamp.

KFOR's take on the opening.

Devon Tower celebrates opening, restaurant | KFOR.com (http://kfor.com/2012/10/23/devon-tower-celebrates-official-opening/)

The fitness center doesn't take up much space in the parking garage, I suggest they'll take a few parking spaces out and expand it. Big deal.

The fitness center doesn't take up much space in the parking garage, I suggest they'll take a few parking spaces out and expand it. Big deal.

Why?

There's a special on News 9 at 6:30pm on Wednesday.

Thank god for DVR! Lol.

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Ceeeeeelllll-a-brate good times, come on!

photos by Beau Wade (http://www.flickr.com/photos/absolutwade)

Pretty awesome...

OKC Skyline - The ever changing face of downtown Oklahoma city | Devon Energy Tower, Project 180, Core to Shore, MAPS 3 (http://newsok.com/okcskyline)

Has a video.

Devon Energy celebrates new headquarters opening in downtown Oklahoma City | NewsOK.com (http://newsok.com/devon-energy-celebrates-new-headquarters-opening-in-downtown-oklahoma-city/article/3721780)

Kelly Ogle (http://www.news9.com/story/7497270/kelly-ogle) claimed that you can see Boone Pickens Stadium from Vast when it's lit up...

Kelly Ogle (http://www.news9.com/story/7497270/kelly-ogle) claimed that you can see Boone Pickens Stadium from Vast when it's lit up...

I wouldn't doubt it. From the top of Devon to the middle of Boone Pickens Stadium, it's 52 miles as the crow flies (use the measuring stick on Google Maps if you have an Android). I doubt there are many hills--if at all, any--taller than that line of site between the two points.

Here's an article from Architectural Record magazine that was in an architectural news daily email. I think it was more along the lines of a press releases from Pickard Chilton.

Architectural Record - Devon Energy Center/Pickard Chilton (http://archrecord.construction.com/projects/portfolio/2012/10/Devon-Energy-Center-Pickard-Chilton.asp)

October 16 2012

Oklahoma City (October 16 2012) - a set on Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/williamhider/sets/72157631848078277/)

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via Jed Castles (http://www.news9.com/story/7498610/jed-castles), News9

Nice !!!

^Spokey!

More Tower of Sauron likeness!

^Spokey!

I see the big wheel in the sky...but no spokes on it ;-)

Great shot! And boy did that front cool things off, yowzers.

The top of FNC looks like a hypodermic needle in that pic.

Is there a link to this cam?

SKYCAMS - News9.com - Oklahoma City, OK - News, Weather, Video and Sports | (http://www.news9.com/category/201373/skycam-network#okc-sandridge)

Went to an event on the 50th Floor last night. Building is spectacular - views even better. It's a bit strange being that high in a place this flat. I've been in a lot of tall buildings, but the feeling up there is something different. Stuck my head in Vast to make a reservation before coming down - it looks great. here's one picture looking west.

2795

That beam you see is the bottom half of one of the triangles.

Larry

Taken yesterday evening:
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Steve's new book with Jack Money coming out. It looks like it should be just as interesting as their past books and provide much new insight into this project.

“Operation Scissortail� tells story of Devon Tower and growth of Oklahoma City | NewsOK Videos (http://newsok.com/operation-scissortail-tells-story-of-devon-tower-and-growth-of-oklahoma-city/multimedia/video/1932546200001)

I'll be at the book signing if anyone is interested in coming.

I've seen an advanced copy of Steve's book and it's very, very interesting.

Steve got involved with this development from the outset and followed everything, even all the various alternative sites that were strongly considered. Everyone will be very surprised by the four or so sites that were almost chosen instead.

Lots and lots of photos and graphics... I wish I could go tonight so I can get a copy right away.


Congrats to Steve & Jack. I think most have no idea of the monumental amount of work that goes into something like this.

I took this from inside the connection between Devon and the Colcord.

Really a nice little spot:

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/colcord102312.jpg

I wonder if the next tower thread will eclipse this one...

I took this from inside the connection between Devon and the Colcord.

Really a nice little spot:

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/colcord102312.jpg

Awesome.

I wonder if the next tower thread will eclipse this one...

Yes...lol

Yes...lol

Lol. We have 2,000 some odd replies for a tower that is not even confirmed, drawn up, developer identified, or site picked out. Compared to almost 11,000 for a tower that was announced, and built, and completed.

I think the next thread will be longer lol.

I took this from inside the connection between Devon and the Colcord.

Really a nice little spot:

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/colcord102312.jpg

Did you take this picture on a Sunday morning?

Nope, Wednesday afternoon but this sitting area is directly adjacent to the Colcord meeting rooms and I don't think too many people know about it.

The whole wing just officially opened, as it ties directly into the entrance for Vast.

I hope the area sees more people because it looks like a scene from "Life after People" on the History Channel.

I hope the area sees more people because it looks like a scene from "Life after People" on the History Channel.

With that outside bar open, it'll be packed, especially at night.

Nope, Wednesday afternoon but this sitting area is directly adjacent to the Colcord meeting rooms and I don't think too many people know about it.

The whole wing just officially opened, as it ties directly into the entrance for Vast.

Petes secret hideout, dun dun dun.....

Devon looks awesome coming out of the game last night......hopefully they'll have some good night footage on the national games.

Devon looks awesome coming out of the game last night......hopefully they'll have some good night footage on the national games.

Yea, it would have looked even better with all the LED strips working. :D

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Some retro photos from 1972...

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Sheridan & Robinson
Looking West

Beverly's is still there, between where Flint and the other garage is East of Devon Tower.

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Sheridan and Hudson Ave.
Everything in this photo is gone except for the recently constructed Sandridge Tower in the upper right.