The Ardmore Commercial Historic District [†] consists of a group of 121 mostly masonry commercial buildings located on the north side of Hinkle Street and the north and south frontage of Main Street between “C” Street on the west and the Santa Fe Railway right-of-way six blocks to the east; on Washington Street from Main to 2nd Ave. NE; on Caddo Street from Main to one-half block north of 2nd Ave. NE; and buildings on the “A” Street frontage on the east side of the street between Main and Broadway.
Many of the District’s buildings are the result of a large scale rebuilding effort that took place after a gas tank car explosion in 1915 that destroyed much of what was originally built in the area. Ardmore’s prosperity enabled businesses to rebuild quickly with buildings that were often larger and more ornate than what was typical for Oklahoma at the time.
More recently, significant resources have been devoted to facade renovations, building rehabilitations, and streetscape improvements in the District. Community investment in the area underscores the importance of the District to the City of Ardmore. Consequently, preservation of the District’s historic resources is of primary importance.
[†] Historic Background of Ardmore OK, www.ardmorehp.org, accessed April, 2025.
Street Names
2nd Avenue NE • A Street NW • A Street SW • B Street NE • B Street NW • B Street SW • Caddo Street SE • East Broadway • Main Street East • Main Street West • Paradise Alley • Washington Street North • Washington Street South