Construction of the Devon Tower, a 50 story skyscraper in downtown OKC, was completed in October 2012 and it immediately became the most recognizable building in OKC and a major attraction for the community.

I have mixed feelings about the Devon Tower. I personally do not like primarily glass structures, and I don’t find the tower visually appealing. But, when I had to decide on a building to write about it was the first one that came to mind. I am aware that the Devon Tower is OKC’s most recognizable building and I think the building is beautiful inside, but for me the most important aspect of the building is what it represents. OKC never really had a skyscraper until this building, and we still don’t have another prominent one. When NBA broadcasts show the city skyline before returning to the game, the Devon Tower is the only prominent building in sight. I think that the tower represents OKC attempting to modernize its downtown, and it is an example of a skyscraper in a city that overshadows other buildings without looking menacing or too out of place.