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

The Rock Island Plow Building

Photographed By Jason Voigt, April 9, 2021

1. The Rock Island Plow Building Marker

Inscription. The Rock Island Plow Building was constructed in 1909 by the Rock Island Plow Co., a subsidiary of the Rock Island Corporation of Chicago. Located next to the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad depot, the building was designed to serve as a wholesale distribution center, warehouse and showroom.

The Plow Building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983 but had fallen into disrepair since its registration. Registration #83002106 NRIS

In 2015 the building was fully restored and brought back into service by Rock Island Plow LLC. This redevelopment would not have been possible without the generous support of the City of Oklahoma city, Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust, the State Historic Preservation Office and the National Park Service.

Architect: Allford Hall Monaghan Morris
Contractor: Lingo Construction
Developer: Rock Island Plow LLC

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.

Location. 35° 27.865′ N, 97° 30.651′ W. Marker is in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in Oklahoma County. It is in Central Oklahoma City. Marker is at the intersection of Oklahoma Avenue and East Reno Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Oklahoma Avenue.

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Marker is mounted to the building, facing east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 29 E Reno Ave, Oklahoma City OK 73104, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Wells Fargo Livery Stable (within shouting distance of this marker); Centennial Fountain at United Way Plaza (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Johnny Bench (about 600 feet away); Wilber Joe Rogan (about 600 feet away); Lloyd James Waner (about 600 feet away); Paul Glee Waner (about 600 feet away); Carl Owen Hubbell (about 600 feet away); John L.R. "Pepper" Martin (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oklahoma City.

Photographed By Jason Voigt, April 9, 2021

2. The Rock Island Plow Building Marker

Marker is at the corner of the building, facing east

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 300 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 9, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.