Fidelity Bank

This site was one of the "limited site" developments during urban renewal that aided development by a specific private client, in this case Fidelity Bank. The bank had previously occupied the Baum Building and then today's Park-Harvey Tower. The building site was cleared in 1968 and the 14-story tower was completed in early 1972.

This site was one of the "limited site" developments that aided development by a specific client, in this case Fidelity Bank. The bank had previously occupied the Baum Building and then today's Park-Harvey Tower. 

This block was essentially already cleared when the demolition contract was made in 1968. It was mostly covered by surface parking lots and a few low height buildings facing Robinson. The only structure of note is still there - the Federal Reserve Bank building at McGee and Harvey. The 14-story tower was completed in early 1972.

An additional contribution Fidelity Bank brought to Downtown was the pet project of the CEO, Jack T. Conn. It was Conn who was the ardent prophet of the underground passageway that courses below city streets today. He even lent it his name - The ConnCourse. 

Bayless, Glen. "3 incarnations in 78 Years; Bank of Oklahoma Seeking New Strength through Merger." Daily Oklahoman (Oklahoma City) August 16th 1986. .24.

Reid, Jim. "Groundbreaking Held for Downtown Tunnel System." Daily Oklahoma (Oklahoma City) August 11th 1973. .11.