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

Victor Building

Photographed by Mark Hilton, October 22, 2019

1. Victor Building Marker

Inscription. Triumph of its time, the "Victor Block" was built in 1893 as the finest commercial building in Guthrie by Winfield S. Smith, who constructed many of the downtown business structures. Besides Lillie's Drug Store, the building also held a number of Territorial offices, several saloons, a wholesale liquor business, and a ballroom on its third floor. Its basement connected with other downtown buildings via tunnels. Associated Order of United Workmen Insurance Offices were later in the building, as well as state headquarters of that mutual organization. The basement became a bowling alley in the late 1960's.

Restoration began in 1981 as part of Historic District Preservation Movement. It is considered one of Joseph Foucart's best designs.

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 1893.

Location. 35° 52.624′ N, 97° 25.604′ W. Marker is in Guthrie, Oklahoma, in Logan County. It is at the intersection of West Harrison Avenue and South 1st Street, on the right when traveling west on West Harrison Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: West Harrison 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

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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: Same Old Moses Saloon (within shouting distance of this marker); Foucart Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Blue Bell Bar (within shouting distance of this marker); International Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Guthrie Daily Leader (within shouting distance of this marker); De Ford Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Reeves Brothers Casino (about 300 feet away); Oklahoma Daily State Capital (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Guthrie.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, October 22, 2019

2. Victor Building Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,757 times since then and 216 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 27, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 2. submitted on October 28, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.