436 NW 21st

Gallery

No items found.

History

Architecturally, this house is one of the most unusual on the block. Built by G.A. Nichols in the summer of 1920, he combined bold elements of both Colonial Revival and bungalow styles. The basic floorplan, stripped of the porch, is typical Colonial Revival, with balanced arrangement of windows and two distinctive dormers. Nichols also added bungalow features such as a low, horizontal porch, exposed rafter tails, gable brackets, and bold brick columns.

Nichols sold the home to Mr. and Mrs. Evans A. Nash. A native of Missouri, Evans was a certified public accountant who came to Oklahoma City in 1908. By the time he purchased the home on 21st, he was a partner in an accounting firm and part owner of the Tom Cooper Motor Company and the Automobile Investment Company. He later became vice president of the Yellow Transit Company Freightlines and Secretary/Treasurer of the Oklahoma City Bus Terminal.

In 1955 the home was purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Don Edinger, who made many improvements. On the exterior, they had the eaves cut back and enclosed due to rotted wood and the poor condition of the rafter tails.

‍

Looking for some excitement?

Let's roam the neighborhood, explore, and connect with others.