Oklahoma reopens 1938 Art Deco Jim Thorpe building after $70M restoration

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Oklahoma has completed a $70 million renovation of the Jim Thorpe Memorial Office Building, a landmark dating to 1938. The project updated the building's infrastructure while preserving its Art Deco design. Four state agencies will now operate out of the structure, which is expected to make public services easier to reach. New public art has also been added that references Jim Thorpe's Olympic career. The work is presented as a balance between modern requirements and the building's historic character.

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