Long-sealed windows in Bricktown landmark soon will again be filled with glass

Crews work Thursday to remove the boarded and bricked-up windows in the former Spaghetti Warehouse building in Bricktown. [Photos by Chris Landsberger, The Oklahoman]

Transformation of the Bricktown landmark last home to Spaghetti Warehouse is underway with removal of bricks from windows sealed up for more than 50 years.

Restoration of windows on the six-story, century-old building marks the first visible step of bringing the building back to life. Sam Coury and Danny Wright bought the one-time furniture warehouse from a real estate investment trust last year for $3.8 million after its sole tenant, Spaghetti Warehouse, closed in early 2016.

The building at 101 E Sheridan Ave. spans 82,000 square feet and was originally home to Oklahoma Furniture Manufacturing Co. The building was bought and converted into a Spaghetti Warehouse in 1988, but the upper five stories were sealed for the past half-century.

Don Hayes, representative of the ownership group, said Thursday the main south facade should have its 60 windows cleared within the next couple of weeks and the building's total 216 windows should be restored within the next month.