Bert McCarty Furniture Store, Ponca City

110 South 1st Street, Ponca City

110 South 1st Street-Ponca City

The Bert McCarty Furniture Building was built in 1920 and is a contributing structure for the Downtown Ponca City Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s a two-story stucco-clad building with two storefronts. In 1909, Bert McCarty purchased a furniture business he had previously worked in, later adding undertaking as well. Around 1920, he took over this building and moved his businesses there. It is currently owned by a non-profit that has had to relocate due to issues with the building.

Why It’s Endangered: The Bert McCarty Furniture Building is rapidly deteriorating due to a leaking roof, failing rear façade, and the presence of asbestos. These conditions have forced the tenant to relocate, increasing the likelihood of vacancy and accelerated decline. If this business is lost, it will be a large missing piece in historic downtown Ponca City.

Photo submitted by Kacey Flannery