Guthrie in Logan County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)

De Steiguer Building

Photographed by Mark Hilton, October 22, 2019

1. De Steiguer Building Marker

Inscription. Two buildings designed to look as one, the De Steiguer building was an ornament of East Guthrie. Built in 1890 by the banking pioneer De Steiguer brothers, Rodolph and Louis. it housed their Bank of Guthrie in the west section, and a tobacco company operated by E. G. and A. J. Millikan (brothers) in the east part. The De Steiguers and later the Millikans lived in apartments above.

One of the few historic downtown structures with a facade of Oklahoma's native red sandstone, the building was a grace note for the street with its double oriels, each flanked by arched windows outlined with two shades of coursed stone.

The De Steiguers and their troubled bank soon passed from the scene. The building saw many changes in occupants and numerous tax-title changes in ownership before reaching the tranquility of its present ownership and occupancies.

Erected 1980 by the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.

Location. 35° 52.687′ N, 97° 25.489′ W. Marker is in Guthrie,

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Oklahoma, in Logan County. It is on East Oklahoma Avenue east of North Division Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 110 East Oklahoma Avenue, Guthrie OK 73044, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Oklahoma — Frontier Country

and in Greater Oklahoma City.

It is also in the American South,

specifically on the prairies,

and on the Southern Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Oklahoma Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Gray Bros. Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Smith’s 2-Story Privy (within shouting distance of this marker); Brooks Opera House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rough Riders (about 400 feet away); First City Hall (about 500 feet away); Guthrie Daily Leader (about 500

The De Steiguer Building & Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, October 22, 2019

2. The De Steiguer Building & Marker

feet away); Land Office (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Guthrie.

Regarding De Steiguer Building. The DeSteiguer Building in downtown Guthrie was constructed in 1890, just after the Land Run of 1889 which opened up this part of Indian Territory for settlement. It has an entrance to the second level on the west, which is located at the center of the building, giving the impression of a single building. At one time the building on the right housed a Radio Shack.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 3, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 913 times since then and 85 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 22, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.