This 1922 home was built by G.A. Nichols in the Prairie style with Colonial Revival influences. The block was among the first developed by G.A. Nichols following World War I and was designed with an ambitious urban vision that included a grassy median-never realized, but still reflected in the wide boulevard and deep-set lots that define the area today.

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The home's architecture is a distinctive blend of Colonial Revival elegance and Prairie School innovation. Though Nichols favored the formal lines of Colonial Revival, this home reveals a shift toward the emerging Prairie style, characterized by a horizontal emphasis, practical layout, and understated modernism that prioritized livability over ornamentation.

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The home was originally built for Mr. and Mrs. William R. Samuel, with William Samuel's career marking the home's first chapter with distinction. A prominent Democratic politician, Samuel held public offices in Vinita and Chouteau, served as Secretary of the Oklahoma State Insurance Board beginning in 1917,and later as Secretary of the Oklahoma State Bankers' Association, Special Bank Examiner, and Assistant State Bank Commissioner. He also served on the Finance Committee for the Oklahoma State Democratic Party and ran for State Examiner and Inspector in 1923.

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In 1930, the home was purchased by Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Myers; Myers owned a motor company at NW 4th Street and Robinson Avenue. During WWII, he was appointed to the prestigious Office of Production Management, a major national defense agency. He served alongside Fred Jones, another prominent automobile figure and namesake of the Jones Assembly. C.J. Myers was also the first president of Oklahoma City's Better Business Bureau.

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In 1944, the home was sold to Albert and Blanche Rowland Clarkson for $14,000. The Clarksons remained in the home through 1950.
After their departure, the house experienced a period of turnover. It was for sale for many years before being purchased by Mr. and Mrs. C.L. Proctor, who owned it briefly before it returned to the market again. It remained listed until 1960, during which time real estate advertisements began to reflect a wave of modernization.

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A 1960 listing proudly noted upgrades such as a "double sink, Formica counters, wool carpets, and custom drapes," hallmarks of postwar domestic style, blending new amenities with mid-century flair. By 1989, a new era of luxury was on display. A local article from that year described the home as featuring "mirror finish floors," along with a spa and cabana.

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Today, the home reflects the vision and artistry of its current owners who featured the home on the 2025 Historic Home Tour. They have brought new life and meaning to every space. With the help of Jeff Gibbs of Jibbs Construction and Shannon Ford of Innovative Design Group, the homeowners added over 700 square feet, fully renovated the kitchen, expanded the basement, and introduced bold wallpapers and rich colors throughout.

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The foyer now features a sleek, modern steel stair railing. The 1960's era faux Colonial fireplace mantel was replaced with a period-appropriate Craftsman surround enhanced by handmade Motawi tiles that pay homage to the original fireplace. In the primary suite, the footprint was preserved but the bathroom was repositioned to create dual vanities, additional closet space and a walk-in shower. What was once a sleeping porch has been transformed into a paneled office with built-in shelving.

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The homeowners played a hands-on role in designing today's version of 224 NW 18th Street, from the handmade Mexican tiles in the outdoor kitchen to a hand-painted Beatles-themed mural in the basement.

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Even the walkways carry meaning: the bricks that pave the backyard paths come from three sources-her grandfather's company, Kenyon Brick, her parents historic home in Kingfisher, Oklahoma, and salvaged material from this property. These layers of memory and place have been seamlessly integrated into the home's present.

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This home is a living, breathing reflection of the lives and visions of those who have shaped it over the past century. From political roots and mid-century transformations to its most recent, deeply personal reinvention, the home continues to embody the spirit of thoughtful design and enduring connection to history.