Okla-homey
1/29/2006, 09:21 PM
Some of you might remember discussion back on December 7th on the plan to find a permanent home in OKC for USS Oklahoma's anchor.
http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/416/siegeofussoklahoma7yr.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Here's the dealio...I'd be interesting in hearing from OKC locals if this Campbell Park is indeed a nice spot.
Permanent move planned for historic anchor
Jan 23, 2006,
10:07 AM CST
ASSOCIATED PRESS
OKLAHOMA CITY -- City leaders who rankled some World War II veterans after moving an anchor from the USS Oklahoma hope they have found a permanent home for the relic.
The 10-ton iron anchor was salvaged from the ship that capsized following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941.
It stood in downtown Oklahoma City for more than 40 years, but construction on the Skirvin Hotel forced its removal. The anchor now lies in the grass at Campbell Park, just north of downtown.
The Oklahoma City Council soon will decide on a plan to make the move permanent.
The Oklahoma City Community Foundation has taken the responsibility of moving the anchor and coming up with a display at Campbell Park.
Copyright 2006 Associated Press.
http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/416/siegeofussoklahoma7yr.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Here's the dealio...I'd be interesting in hearing from OKC locals if this Campbell Park is indeed a nice spot.
Permanent move planned for historic anchor
Jan 23, 2006,
10:07 AM CST
ASSOCIATED PRESS
OKLAHOMA CITY -- City leaders who rankled some World War II veterans after moving an anchor from the USS Oklahoma hope they have found a permanent home for the relic.
The 10-ton iron anchor was salvaged from the ship that capsized following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941.
It stood in downtown Oklahoma City for more than 40 years, but construction on the Skirvin Hotel forced its removal. The anchor now lies in the grass at Campbell Park, just north of downtown.
The Oklahoma City Council soon will decide on a plan to make the move permanent.
The Oklahoma City Community Foundation has taken the responsibility of moving the anchor and coming up with a display at Campbell Park.
Copyright 2006 Associated Press.