[1] The United States Post Office and Courthouse was the first monumental structure in Oklahoma City and served as an anchor for future federal development.

Due to the region's rapid growth, original funding was insufficient and additional money was allotted in 1906, 1908, and 1910.

George "Machine Gun" Kelly, a notorious outlaw of the Prohibition era, was found guilty of kidnapping Oklahoma City oilman and millionaire Charles F. Urschel.

In April 1995, a terrorist bomb destroyed the Murrah building causing tragic injuries and fatalities.

[2] This landmark building was designed the Office of the Supervising Architect of the U.S. Treasury Department under James Knox Taylor.

The building's symmetry, monumental form, balustrade, and pilasters (attached columns) are characteristic of Beaux Arts Classicism.

The Office of the Supervising Architect was once again responsible for the design, which was executed in the Beaux Arts Classicism style to blend with the original portion of the building.

The tower features stylized decorative motifs that are characteristic of Art Deco architecture, which emphasizes the verticality of the design and incorporates Classical forms while minimizing ornate elements.

The lobby, which runs the length of the building, contains a barrel-vaulted ceiling with arched openings that contain geometric, metal grilles.

Also in the lobby, the patterned tile floor, green-and-gold starburst ceiling stencils, brass chandeliers, and bronze elevator doors were restored.

"A View Near Tahlequah, Cherokee County" symbolizes the state's Native American legacy and natural beauty.