Oklahoma City Branch Centennial

The Oklahoma City Branch opened on August 2, 1920, as the third branch office of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. Since then, the Oklahoma City Branch has served as a local connection to the nation's central bank. Learn about the history of the Oklahoma City Branch and how it has evolved over the years with the following resources.

OKC Branch Centennial Resources

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Congratulatory Centennial Message from Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt

Mayor Holt congratulates the Oklahoma City Branch of the Kansas City Fed on work they do on behalf of all Oklahomans.

Chad Wilkerson's Message about Branch Centennial

Learn about the legacy of the branch, its employees and their legacy and dedication serving Oklahomans.

January 12, 2021

A Natural State Pride: History of the Oklahoma City Branch

The Oklahoma City Branch centennial provides an opportunity to further explore its unique history with the Federal Reserve System.

OKC Branch to Celebrate 100th Birthday

The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber featured the Oklahoma City Branch Centennial in a recent issue of Velocity.

January 07, 2020

Oklahoman Robert Owen Laid Foundation for Today's Fed Banks

Robert Owen, a school teacher from Tahlequah, might not have imagined that the institution he shaped more than 100 years ago...

August 01, 2013

Senator Robert Owen of Oklahoma and the Federal Reserve’s Formative Years

Oklahoma's U.S. Senator Robert Owen was the senate author of the Federal Reserve Act. In this Economic Review, take an...

January 15, 2021

What Makes a Senator?: Life and Legacy of Robert L. Owen

Download this inquiry-based lesson about a great Oklahoman Senator Robert L. Owen.

Oklahoma History Center Resources about OKC Branch History

The Oklahoma History Center offers in-depth resources on Oklahoma City Branch history and Senator Robert L. Owen.

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Pam Gutel Campbell

District Outreach Director

Oklahoma City Branch, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City pam.campbell@kc.frb.org

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The Oklahoma City Branch first opened in the Continental Building at Second Street and Broadway on August 2, 1920.

The Oklahoma City Branch building under construction in 1923.

Oklahoma City became the third Branch location for the Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank.

Oklahoma City Branch officers and directors opening day, August 2, 1920.

August 2, 1920 employees of the Oklahoma City Federal Reserve Bank pose for a photo.

Board Chairman Asa E. Ramsey speaks at the Oklahoma City Branch cornerstone ceremony December 7, 1922.

The lot on Harvey and Third Street where future Oklahoma City Branch building stood in 1921.

New transit department employees pose for a photo on opening day at the Oklahoma City Branch August 2, 1920.

The purchased land for Oklahoma City Branch Federal Reserve building in 1920.

Binkley Radiator Company: site of the future OKC Branch Fed building.

The completed Oklahoma City Branch Federal Reserve building at Third Street and Harvey.

Floral arrangements in the newly built Oklahoma City Branch building in 1923.

The Oklahoma City Federal Reserve police officers circa 1924.

Robert L. Owens, Senate author of the Federal Reserve Act.

Branch Manager C.E. Daniels appears on the cover of The Oklahoma Banker in 1922.

Oklahoma City, Denver, Omaha and Kansas City boards come together on the 50th anniversary of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City.

The 1929 employees Oklahoma City Branch baseball team.

Oklahoma City Branch armored car built by National Steel Products. Photo circa 1920s.

The First volume of the O.C. Bee employee newsletter is published on September 11, 1968.

The Oklahoma City Branch building offices. Photo circa 1970s.

Tom Hoenig, president of the Kansas City Fed and Chad Wilkerson, branch executive visit Crucible Foundry in Norman, Oklahoma where the "Spirits of Commerce and Industry" were cast. Artist Tuck Langland based his sculpture designs from the carved reliefs by artist Henry Hering that are on the original KC Fed building. Today, Commerce and Industry grace the front entrance of the Kansas City Federal Reserve building.

Esther George, President of the Kansas City Fed, visits Tinker AFB during the OKC branch board meeting.

Chad Wilkerson visits Performance Technologies during an Economic Forum visit to El Reno.

Megan Williams, OKC Branch Regional Affairs manager, steps atop a combine during a visit to Altus cotton field.

Chad Wilkerson and Clint Abernathy visit the Altus Dam during a Joint Board visit to Altus, Oklahoma.

Kansas City Fed President Esther George, studies the archives devoted to Senator Robert L. Owen at the Cherokee National Museum and Heritage Center in Tahlequah, Oklahoma in 2019.

Kansas City Fed President Esther George and Oklahoma City Branch board member Susan Chapman Plumb meet Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin and Deputy Principal Chief Bryan Warner of the Cherokee Nation at the Tahlequah, Oklahoma Board Meeting.

Kansas City Fed President Esther George and the Oklahoma City Branch Board of Directors learn about how the Cherokee Nation takes care of their members at the newly built Cherokee Nation Outpatient Health Center in Tahlequah, Oklahoma in 2019.

Chad Wilkerson, Oklahoma City branch executive and Richard Ratcliffe, Kansas City Fed board member enjoys the 2008 Oklahoma City Branch holiday reception.

Student Board of Directors learn about the OKC Branch by visiting the Money Museum.

Student Board visits with the Oklahoma City Board of Directors.

Chad Wilkerson presents an economic update during the Tahlequah Economic Forum.

Oklahoma City presents a proclamation to the Oklahoma City Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank honoring the 100th anniversary of the branch, August 2, 2019.

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Media Type	Media Title	Media Caption	Media Transcript
Image		The Oklahoma City Branch first opened in the Continental Building at Second Street and Broadway on August 2, 1920.
Image		The Oklahoma City Branch building under construction in 1923.
Image		Oklahoma City became the third Branch location for the Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank.
Image		Oklahoma City Branch officers and directors opening day, August 2, 1920.
Image		August 2, 1920 employees of the Oklahoma City Federal Reserve Bank pose for a photo.
Image		Board Chairman Asa E. Ramsey speaks at the Oklahoma City Branch cornerstone ceremony December 7, 1922.
Image		The lot on Harvey and Third Street where future Oklahoma City Branch building stood in 1921.
Image		New transit department employees pose for a photo on opening day at the Oklahoma City Branch August 2, 1920.
Image		The purchased land for Oklahoma City Branch Federal Reserve building in 1920.
Image		Binkley Radiator Company: site of the future OKC Branch Fed building.
Image		The completed Oklahoma City Branch Federal Reserve building at Third Street and Harvey.
Image		Floral arrangements in the newly built Oklahoma City Branch building in 1923.
Image		The Oklahoma City Federal Reserve police officers circa 1924.
Image		Robert L. Owens, Senate author of the Federal Reserve Act.
Image		Branch Manager C.E. Daniels appears on the cover of The Oklahoma Banker in 1922.
Image		Oklahoma City, Denver, Omaha and Kansas City boards come together on the 50th anniversary of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City.
Image		Branch staff - 1921.
Image		The 1929 employees Oklahoma City Branch baseball team.
Image		Oklahoma City Branch armored car built by National Steel Products. Photo circa 1920s.
Image		The First volume of the O.C. Bee employee newsletter is published on September 11, 1968.
Image		The Oklahoma City Branch building offices. Photo circa 1970s.
Image		Tom Hoenig, president of the Kansas City Fed and Chad Wilkerson, branch executive visit Crucible Foundry in Norman, Oklahoma where the "Spirits of Commerce and Industry" were cast. Artist Tuck Langland based his sculpture designs from the carved reliefs by artist Henry Hering that are on the original KC Fed building. Today, Commerce and Industry grace the front entrance of the Kansas City Federal Reserve building.
Image		Esther George, President of the Kansas City Fed, visits Tinker AFB during the OKC branch board meeting.
Image		Chad Wilkerson visits Performance Technologies during an Economic Forum visit to El Reno.
Image		Megan Williams, OKC Branch Regional Affairs manager, steps atop a combine during a visit to Altus cotton field.
Image		Chad Wilkerson and Clint Abernathy visit the Altus Dam during a Joint Board visit to Altus, Oklahoma.
Image		Kansas City Fed President Esther George, studies the archives devoted to Senator Robert L. Owen at the Cherokee National Museum and Heritage Center in Tahlequah, Oklahoma in 2019.
Image		Kansas City Fed President Esther George and Oklahoma City Branch board member Susan Chapman Plumb meet Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin and Deputy Principal Chief Bryan Warner of the Cherokee Nation at the Tahlequah, Oklahoma Board Meeting.
Image		Kansas City Fed President Esther George and the Oklahoma City Branch Board of Directors learn about how the Cherokee Nation takes care of their members at the newly built Cherokee Nation Outpatient Health Center in Tahlequah, Oklahoma in 2019.
Image		Chad Wilkerson, Oklahoma City branch executive and Richard Ratcliffe, Kansas City Fed board member enjoys the 2008 Oklahoma City Branch holiday reception.
Image		Student Board of Directors learn about the OKC Branch by visiting the Money Museum.
Image		Student Board visits with the Oklahoma City Board of Directors.
Image		Chad Wilkerson presents an economic update during the Tahlequah Economic Forum.
Image		Oklahoma City presents a proclamation to the Oklahoma City Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank honoring the 100th anniversary of the branch, August 2, 2019.

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