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

The Field of Empty Chairs

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 23, 2011

1. The Field of Empty Chairs Marker

Inscription.

You are entering the area where the Alfred P. Murrah Building once stood. The granite used on this pathway was salvaged from the Murrah Building. The Field of Empty Chairs is a tribute to the 168 Americans who were killed April 19, 1995. The nine rows represent the nine floors on which they worked or were visiting. The five westernmost Empty Chairs honor those who were killed outside the Murrah Building.

Erected by Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Disasters • Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is April 19, 1787.

Location. 35° 28.373′ N, 97° 31.061′ W. Marker is in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in Oklahoma County. It is in Central Oklahoma City. Marker is on the grounds of the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum, near the 9:03 Gate. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 620 North Harvey Avenue, Oklahoma City OK 73102, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. And Jesus Wept (within shouting distance of this marker); South Entry (within shouting distance of this marker); Building Occupants (within shouting distance of this marker); Rescuer Orchard (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Journal Record Building South Wall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Playground (about 300 feet away); Team Effort (about 300 feet away); Children's Area (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oklahoma City.

Also see . . . Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum. (Submitted on October 16, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

The Field of Empty Chairs and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 23, 2011

2. The Field of Empty Chairs and Marker

An identical marker is at the opposite (east) end of the field

The Field of Empty Chairs image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 23, 2011

3. The Field of Empty Chairs

From across the Reflecting Pool

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 23, 2011

4. The Field of Empty Chairs

From the Murrah Plaza

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 23, 2011

5. The Field of Empty Chairs

Credits. This page was last revised on March 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 16, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,872 times since then and 93 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 16, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.