Oklahoma Historical Society presents the award at Oklahoma’s 27th
Annual Statewide Preservation Conference
Marcus®
Hotels & Resorts, a division of The
Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), and Skirvin Partners in Development,
the owners of the Skirvin
Hilton Hotel, today announced Skirvin Partners, LLC, the Oklahoma
City Redevelopment Authority and the Center for Economic Development Law
have been awarded a 2015 State Historic Preservation Officer’s Citation
of Merit at Oklahoma’s 27th Annual Statewide Preservation
Conference on June 4, 2015. Marcus Hotels & Resorts is the majority
owner of Skirvin Partners and currently manages the Skirvin Hilton hotel.
The development group was recognized for the joint effort to establish
the preservation easement for the protection of the historic AAA Four
Diamond Skirvin Hilton Hotel in Oklahoma City, Okla. In 2004, Skirvin
Partners, LLC and the Oklahoma City Redevelopment Authority, with the
assistance of the Center for Economic Development Law, executed the
Redevelopment Agreement for the historic Skirvin Hotel. The agreement
required donation of a preservation easement to ensure protection of the
hotel’s architectural, historic and cultural features for the benefit of
the people of Oklahoma City. On September 9, 2014, the mayor and city
council accepted the donation of the preservation easement on the
property, with a positive recommendation from the Historic Preservation
Commission. It is the first preservation easement granted to the city
and will ensure protection of this landmark hotel in perpetuity.
“We are very honored to receive this recognition from the Oklahoma
Historical Society. The restoration of this premier property was a
complex undertaking from both a restoration and financial viewpoint. It
is very rewarding to see that nearly eight years after the renovations
were completed, the Skirvin continues to represent a piece of the city’s
past and future and is carrying on its tradition as the premier hotel
for residents and guests,” said Gregory S. Marcus, president and CEO of
The Marcus Corporation.
Twenty-two citations were presented at the annual award program to
individuals, organizations, agencies and firms that have made important
contributions in the preservation of Oklahoma’s rich heritage. The
awards recognize positive impacts on the preservation of Oklahoma’s
historic properties through restoration, rehabilitation, research,
planning, public programming and other activities.
For more information about the State Historic Preservation Office’s
awards programs, please visit: http://www.okhistory.org/shpo/shpoawards.htm.
About the State Historic Preservation Office
The State Historic Preservation Office is a division of the Oklahoma
Historical Society. The mission of the Oklahoma Historical Society is to
collect, preserve and share the history and culture of the state of
Oklahoma. Founded in 1893 by members of the Territorial Press
Association, the OHS maintains 31 museums, historic sites and affiliates
across the state. Through its research archives, exhibits, educational
programs and publications the OHS chronicles the rich history of
Oklahoma. For more information about the OHS, please visit www.okhistory.org.
About The Skirvin Hilton
The Skirvin Hilton originally opened in 1911 and has been synonymous
with elegance and innovation for the past five generations, hosting oil
barons, dignitaries, movie stars, political leaders and presidents ever
since. Guests from around the globe have traveled through the downtown
Skirvin Hilton to experience its unique sophistication and timelessness.
In 2007, Skirvin Partners in Development, Marcus Hotels & Resorts and
Hilton partnered on renovating the hotel to its original glory. The
reopening event was designated as an official Oklahoma Centennial event
and since the renovation; the hotel has earned a AAA Four Diamond rating
every year and received the Mayor’s Development Award for best downtown
development.
The hotel features 225 luxuriously appointed guest rooms, including 20
one-bedroom suites, one presidential suite and 18,500 square feet of
premier meeting and pre-function space. It is home to the upscale Park
Avenue Grill restaurant and Red Piano lounge.
In 2013, the Skirvin was named one of the best hotel meeting
destinations and received a prestigious Pinnacle Award from Successful
Meetings magazine. The hotel was also once again recognized as one
of the 2015 Best Hotels in the USA by U.S. News & World Report,
finishing as the #1 Hotel in Oklahoma City and the State of Oklahoma.
The hotel remains on the National Register of Historic Places. For more
information, please visit www.skirvinhilton.com
and follow the company on Facebook
and Twitter
(@SkirvinHiltonOK).
About Marcus Hotels & Resorts
Marcus
Hotels & Resorts, a division of The
Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), owns and/or manages 20 hotels,
resorts and other properties in 11 states. A force in the hospitality
industry, Marcus Hotels & Resorts provides expertise in management,
development and historic renovations. The company’s portfolio includes a
wide variety of properties including city-center meeting hotels, upscale
resorts and branded first-class hotels. For more information on the
latest news and updates, please visit: http://media.marcushotels.com
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(@MarcusHotels).
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