This one is for you Jack, who's says there is no "insider info" ever posted. Talked with a few insiders this weekend. As I mentioned a few months ago I noticed someone had bought Tower Records on 23rd. Well apparently one of the new buyers is the owner of MG Novelty and plans to turn it into a part restaurant, part music venue or art music house, similar to what was done at Will's on Western (the former Will Rogers Theatre). Watch soon for more details........

I didn't know OKC had a Tower records. Where is this building?

It's on NW 23rd near Walker. Between Paseo and Jefferson Park areas. It's not open as a tower records now. I think it was originally open to the Tower Theatre, then as a Tower Records, although I think they were independent and not affiliated with the Tower Records coporation

Here's a press release:


Tower Theater in Oklahoma City Being Renovated
posted by OKCTower.com on January 17, 2006 at 6:57am
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — The historic Tower Theater on Route 66 in Oklahoma City is currently undergoing renovations. If you have any photos, stories or information about this theater or would like to get involved please e-mail: info@okclive.com.

Thank you,

Scott Fife
Uptown Development Group
(405) 606-8458

It was the Tower Theater. Talented graphic designer/advertising guy Matt Goad and music/sound/promoter/ Scott Fife are also involved, they bought it last fall.

and their website: http://www.okctower.com/

It's all becoming clear now. I am very happy about this project. It has a lot of potential.

Dude,

Unfortunately we have never had a Tower Records store here. Would that it were true.

soonerguru, yes you are correct, scroll up and you will see we noted that error

I like to hear about projects like this. The NW 23rd corridor is (in my opinion) the most interesting and urban-feeling area of OKC. Funky shops, ethnic restaurants, art galleries; it's far more interesting than Bricktown.

agreed Moondog, it is definitely diverse and eclectic