A Property Steeped
in History

From a golf course to a beloved church, the land at NW 36th and Walker has been a community gathering place for decades. Every detail at Lexford Park is intended to reflect the deep reverence we have for the property’s storied past, all while looking optimistically toward a shared future.

Broun, Robin. The Gateway to Oklahoma History, crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.

The Golf Course

1920s

The Edgemere Golf Course was designed by golf course architect Perry Maxwell, according to the Oklahoma Golf Hall of Fame.

Image provided by Oklahoma Historical Society and First Christian Church

A bold vision

1946

The original plan for the 36th and Walker property intended for the church building and surrounding areas to be a gathering place for the community.

Image provided by Oklahoma Historical Society and First Christian Church

The church opens

1956

Reverend William Alexander and his church members opened the “Church of Tomorrow,” the First Christian Church.

Image provided by Oklahoma Historical Society and First Christian Church

The Bell tower

1960

The bell tower is built on the property, becoming a regional and historic landmark. Pictured here is 1956 Miss Oklahoma and 4th Runner Up for Miss America, Ann Campbell. 

Images provided by Oklahoma Historical Society and First Christian Church

Jewel Box Theatre

1953-Present

Though the Jewel Box Players have performed since 1911, the Jewel Box Theatre became a mainstay of the First Christian Church, hosting comedies, dramas, musicals, and classics. They are still performing today.

Lexford Park Church
Image provided by Oklahoma City National Memorial

A place of respite

1995

The First Christian Church serves as a sacred gathering place where families of the April 19th Murrah Building bombing received word about their loved ones.

Image provided by Oklahoma City National Memorial

Goodbye to the dome

2022

After being on the market for four years and several community advocacy efforts to preserve the building, the First Christian Church was torn down.

Image from Bruce Bockus, of Bockus Payne

A new era

2024

Developer Ron Bradshaw purchased the property at 36th and Walker with the intent of establishing a residential neighborhood honoring its history and surroundings. 

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The Backstory

Lexford Park's Legacy

Tucked into Lexford Park’s meandering streets, you’ll find references to the names and influences that have shaped this property since the early 1900s. These names honor the Reverend Alexander, founder of the Church of Tomorrow; Perry Maxwell, golf course architect; R. Duane Conner, architect of the First Christian Church; and the beloved Jewel Box Theatre which was once housed within the church.

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36th & N Walker Ave
Oklahoma City, OK
73118

Contact Us

Jennifer Kragh
405.274.6767
jennifer@jennkgroup.com

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