Explore Edgemere Park Neighborhood
EXPLORE EDGEMERE PARK
Join the Oklahoma City Foundation for Architecture for Explore Edgemere Park, a special walking tour celebrating 100 years of Edgemere Park and the unique architecture, landscape and history that have made it one of Oklahoma City’s most desirable neighborhoods.
Located in Oklahoma City’s near northwest quadrant, Edgemere Park is more than a neighborhood; it is a community shaped around its namesake park, which serves as its physical center and heart of the neighborhood. With the exception of the boundary streets, roads throughout the neighborhood lead toward the park, following the natural contours of the land and creating a distinctive sense of place.
Established in 1926, Edgemere Park is bounded by NW 36th Street to the north, NW 30th Street to the south, Robinson Avenue to the east and Walker Avenue to the west. Today, the neighborhood is recognized as a Historic Preservation District, with most of its residences constructed during the 1920s and 1930s.
On this guided tour, led by Michael Hoffner, AIA, we’ll explore the neighborhood’s remarkable collection of residential architecture and discover the stories behind the homes, streets and landscape that give Edgemere its distinctive character. While Tudor Revival architecture dominates the neighborhood, you'll also find examples of Colonial Revival, Spanish Eclectic, Art Moderne and other architectural styles.
Come take a stroll through one of Oklahoma City’s most beautiful historic neighborhoods and celebrate a century of thoughtful design, enduring architecture and community.
Sunday, October 25
2:00 - 3:30 pm
Meet at the park off N. Hudson Avenue
Cost:
OCFA Members: $5
Nonmember Guests: $15
Please note that this tour will last about 90 minutes and is a walking tour so be prepared to lace up those walking shoes!
Space is limited. Register early.
ABOUT OUR TOUR GUIDE
Michael Hoffner, AIA, is the principal of hoffnerdesignstudio, an Oklahoma City practice specializing in architecture, historic preservation, and interior design. The studio’s award-winning work ranges from urban-scale projects to finely detailed, highly individual commissions. Michael’s preservation approach centers on empathy for historic buildings and the stewardship of authenticity. He chairs AIA Central Oklahoma’s Committee on the Environment [COTE] and Small Firms Roundtable and represents Oklahoma on the national AIA COTE, and the Small Firm Exchange.