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Local Heroes Fight to Save Wright's Price Tower

7/8/2025

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The Price Tower in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, stands as Frank Lloyd Wright's sole skyscraper, a testament to his visionary design since its 1956 opening. However, following the Price Company's departure in 2001, the tower now faces closure and ownership battles. Local champions, like John Waters, are rallying to safeguard its architectural legacy for future generations.

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The Price Tower in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, stands as Frank Lloyd Wright's sole skyscraper, a testament to his visionary design since its 1956 opening. However, following the Price Company's departure in 2001, the tower now faces closure and ownership battles. Local champions, like John Waters, are rallying to safeguard its architectural legacy for future generations.