Abstract
ObjectiveThis essay examines the connection between Oklahoma City's current revitalization and the community work conducted after the 1995 bombing, which damaged 324 buildings and caused $652 million of damage.MethodTeam leader and architect Ron Frantz recounts his experience working on the reconstruction of North Broadway Avenue, now known as Automobile Alley. He reflects on how the process of reconstruction offered a means to commemorate those lost and those forever changed.ResultsTwenty years ago, Automobile Alley was dilapidated and desolate; today it is one of the most lively and active urban areas in Oklahoma City. The street is lined with distinctive neon signs and home to an array of early 20th‐century car dealerships that now house chic restaurants, coffee shops, and more.ConclusionThe story of Automobile Alley is a great case study of how one community responded to unprecedented acts, extensive damage, and horrifying deaths by working together, offering their talents, and committing to the rebuilding of their damaged downtown.
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