First National Center, Oklahoma City

First National Center is Oklahoma City鈥檚 iconic Art Deco masterpiece, rising 406 feet tall with a distinctive aluminum-topped spire and aviation beacon once visible for miles. Completed in 1931 as the First National Bank and Trust Company headquarters, this 33-story landmark was considered the fourth-largest structure west of the Mississippi, and featured more aluminum than any building globally at the time. It remains a part of Oklahoma City鈥檚 skyline and proudly listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

After an extensive $275鈥痬illion renovation, the building reopened in 2022 as a mixed-use destination. The former banking hall鈥攏ow the majestic 鈥淕reat Hall鈥濃€攆eatures soaring marble columns, intricately restored murals by Edgar Spier Cameron depicting key moments in Oklahoma history, and vintage teller booths.

Guests can stay at The National, an Autograph Collection hotel offering 146 thoughtfully designed rooms inspired by the building鈥檚 heritage, or rent one of the luxury 鈥淔irst Residences鈥� apartments upstairs.

Beyond lodging, The Center offers a dynamic public experience: dine at Tellers, an Italian-inspired restaurant in the restored bank gallery; sip craft cocktails in the atmospheric Vault and Mint lounges; enjoy a classic steakhouse meal at Stock & Bond; or unwind in The Great Hall with espresso or aperitivo.

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Sight Name: First National Center
Sight Location: Oklahoma City, USA (See walking tours in Oklahoma City)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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