Retained from our 2022 list, The Bryant Center was a hub for Oklahoma City’s most prominent Black community. Little progress has happened since last year, and Bryant Center has become an unofficial dumping ground. Piles of shingles dot the site, along with graffiti and garbage. Those experiencing homelessness also use the site.
Once housing a bowling alley, a restaurant, and a dining club at its peak, what was formerly known as The Bryant Recreational Center has fallen into a state of disuse since the 1980s.
The goal is to preserve the building for the benefit of the community. There is renewed interest in the property as the historic northeast side of Oklahoma City continues to see development. A new roof is needed but the walls appear to be stable. The community hopes to conduct a structural assessment soon.
