My Visit With Marva
It may seem odd, but the two-story former Sieber grocery strikes me as almost being more stunning than the hotel itself. Maybe it’s simply a matter of discovery – I always appreciated the former and potential future architectural grandeur of the hotel. But I could never get past the dilapidated condition of the grocery to see just how stunning it could be.
Inside the former grocery building.
The lobby continues to take shape.
It won’t be too much longer before the old Sieber Hotel in MidTown opens up as apartments. I visited with developer Marva Ellard last week and was treated to a brief tour on the condition I would only post these photos on the blog and wait before doing a formal story in The Oklahoman or at www.newsok.com.
Yes, it’s true Greg Banta won’t be leading redevelopment of MidTown anymore. But it’s difficult to believe the area is going to grind to a halt without him.
Final note: the downtown housing tour hosted by Downtown OKC Inc. is still producing results – I met new residents of the Sieber who were drawn in by the tour and were preparing to take measurements for furnishings and decor.
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Most excellent!