The Spaniard (formerly The Elliott)

[rayvaflav]

I believe that this is the site of the White House Hotel that fell into disrepair and burned in the mid-late 1990's, is that correct? I couldn't find any old photos.

[Pete]

I believe that this is the site of the White House Hotel that fell into disrepair and burned in the mid-late 1990's, is that correct? I couldn't find any old photos.

Here is an aerial from 1969:

[turnpup]

I believe that this is the site of the White House Hotel that fell into disrepair and burned in the mid-late 1990's, is that correct? I couldn't find any old photos.

At the time it was built (1961), it was the Downtowner Motor Hotel:

https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/6.../?q=downtowner

https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc1702149/?q=downtowner

[Pete]

I know it was called the Myriad Motor Inn in the 80s and 90s.

Tons of reports on the police botter from that era which is a sure sign of rapid decline.

[Just the facts]

Side note, what was the hexagon shaped building where the Lift is now?

[Pete]

Side note, what was the hexagon shaped building where the Lift is now?

[Just the facts]

Thanks Pete.

[Pete]

[Bowser214]

Wow don't blink or they'll be finished! Can't wait to see the finished product! I love Spanish inspired architecture!

[Pete]

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[citywokchinesefood]

We are never going to come close to having this level of luxury on offer these days. As someone born in the late 80s that had more than my fair share of good luck while growing up. The offerings for this place seem to be absolutely premium. Having an on call doctor at your apartment is absolutely tops.

[BoulderSooner]

We are never going to come close to having this level of luxury on offer these days. As someone born in the late 80s that had more than my fair share of good luck while growing up. The offerings for this place seem to be absolutely premium. Having an on call doctor at your apartment is absolutely tops.

isn't that a Hotel??

[Laramie]

IIRC it was a residence hall for nursing school students, the Plaza Tower Hotel was demolished quite some time ago around 1988.

[Pete]

[soonerguru]

Wow! This is moving along quickly.

[Pete]

Tile roof being installed:

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[chssooner]

They aren't playing around on these.

[Urbanized]

Man, that’s a bunch of terra cotta roof tile. I know what it cost to replace the tile roof of my old house in Gatewood a few years ago, and that was (actually more than) a few years ago. Also it was a lot less tile. The good news is that it was 75 years old before it needed replacement.

[AnguisHerba]

Man, that’s a bunch of terra cotta roof tile. I know what it cost to replace the tile roof of my old house in Gatewood a few years ago, and that was (actually more than) a few years ago. Also it was a lot less tile. The good news is that it was 75 years old before it needed replacement.

How does the terra cotta hold up to hail damage? I have never had one but always liked how they looked.

[AnguisHerba]

Man, that’s a bunch of terra cotta roof tile. I know what it cost to replace the tile roof of my old house in Gatewood a few years ago, and that was (actually more than) a few years ago. Also it was a lot less tile. The good news is that it was 75 years old before it needed replacement.

How does the terra cotta hold up to hail damage? I have never had one but always liked how they looked.

[ManAboutTown]

How does the terra cotta hold up to hail damage? I have never had one but always liked how they looked.

I own a house in Lincoln Terrace that is ~105 years old and has a terra cotta roof that is original to the home. I've watched hail bounce off it like a tennis ball. It has literally no effect on the roof.

The challenge is getting insurance coverage. I have had a couple insurance companies turn me down for homeowners insurance because the replacement cost of the roof is prohibitive.

[Pete]

Those roof tiles are probably concrete or some composite material rather than clay.

Most homes in California had concrete tiles, including my own. The initial cost is larger but the roof has incredible longevity and looks way better than asphalt shingles.

When I bought my house the roof was already 30 years old and 13 years later when I sold, it was still going strong. I can't imagine hail putting a scratch on those tiles.