Lodge Laska, Oklahoma City

515 SW 6th Street, Oklahoma City

515 SW 6th Street-Oklahoma City

Also known at the Czech Hall of Oklahoma City and Bohemian Hall, this structure was built in 1924 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2015. The Lodge is a rare, surviving, intact early 20th century social hall that represents the early immigrants to Oklahoma City. It is a one-story, balloon frame building with a one-story historic addition on the rear elevation. The main room has a wood floor that served as meeting space and a dance hall. At one end of the main room is a raised stage.

Why It’s Endangered: Initially, the Lodge was included due to its proximity to development all around it. As you can see from the pictures, its structure is failing rapidly. Without intervention, it will be lost.

Photo by David Bierschank.