7. Municipal Building/City Hall

City Hall was originally located at the corner of Cedar and Cleveland, but the swelling population of the oil boom necessitated this “newer” structure that cost $125,000 in its day.  Its central tower and marbled lobby are the most impressive features of this excellent example of Art Deco architecture. Prior to this building, on this site was the Banks Female Academy run by Mrs. A. R. Banks from 1846 until her death in 1853.  The school continued under the guidance of trustees with the pioneer family names of Goodwin, Ammons, Tatum, Cowser, Marr and Smead until after the Civil War when the academy was moved to 300 South West Avenue.