Update: Lynne Rostochil passed away on November 7, 2019, at the age of 53. You may read her full obituary here.
The City Council of Oklahoma City recently adopted a resolution to name November 5, 2019, “Lynne Rostochil Historic Preservation Day” in honor of Rostochil’s service to historic preservation efforts throughout the city and to raise awareness of the importance of the preservation of mid-century modern architecture. Read on for more about Rostochil’s advocacy efforts and to view the full City Council resolution.
Rostochil, who is a founding member of the Okie Mod Squad, as well as an architectural historian and photographer, has traveled Oklahoma to document and advocate on behalf of its rich architectural heritage.
Rostochil is author of Oklahoma City’s Mid-Century Modern Architecture (2017), which chronicles OKC’s ambitious modern architecture, including the work of Bruce Goff and University of Oklahoma American School architects, including Herb Greene and William H. Wilson.
In addition, Rostochil has written countless well-researched blog posts documenting local architectural beauty, history, and vulnerability to redevelopment, including “A look at the Enchanting Hull House” and “First Christian Church: It Takes Courage”.
Rostochil has been a vocal advocate for historic preservation efforts throughout Oklahoma City, recently working to save the historic First Christian Church at N.W. 36th and Walker. Her efforts have been widely covered in the press, including the following stories:
The Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture is so grateful to Lynne for her efforts throughout Oklahoma City and the State of Oklahoma!
Featured image: Lynne Rostochil | Photo by Alexa Ace for the Oklahoma Gazette
Gibbs College is pleased to present the exhibition 200 Digital Drawings by Professor Tiziana Proietti, currently on display in the Gould Hall Living Room.
Gibbs College of Architecture Professors Amber Brown and Amy Leveno led 29 students to Dallas, Texas, in September for a learning experience as part of their Design 7 Studio course.
Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture professor and Institute for Quality Communities Director Dr. Amber N. Wiley’s book, Model Schools in the Model City: Race, Planning, and Education in the Nation’s Capital, has received two major honors from the Urban History Association.
