An Oklahoma City building has just been added to a National Registry of Historic Places.
It s the official end to a heated debate that looked like a long shot from the start for those trying to save the place.
At first, it appeared the only thing to gain in trying to save the Brockway Center was a huge lawsuit.
In May 2019, the 100-year-old building at 1440 N Everest Avenue was slated for demolition.
The CARE Center next door, which helps abused children, was using the space for expansion.
Oklahoma City Councilwoman Nikki Nice got the word out.
The building called the Brockway Center served as a meeting place for an African American women s group.
“I’m glad to keep doing the work for kids, Lewis said. I’m literally just ready to start moving this district forward again.
Henry’s loss means he will leave the school board. The Oklahoma City attorney has represented the northernmost corner of the school district since 2017 but was prohibited from running for re-election to his seat and for board chairperson in the same election cycle.
Henry could not be reached for comment Tuesday night.
Lewis, an occupational therapist, took a familiar path to her election victory. She won the 2017 general election for board chairperson after trailing her opponent in the primary.
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