BARTLESVILLE, Okla. — The Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy says all litigation surrounding the Price Tower is resolved.
2 News Oklahoma started closely following the controversy surrounding the sale of the Price Tower and some artifacts.
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Over time, court battles and the search for missing artifacts took over the focus as the iconic architectural landmark sat empty.
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2 News listened to Karen Wilson, who's lived in Bartlesville for decades.
"I’m a very optimistic person. I mean, I always think positive, so I felt as if .... in the end, it would be, once again, what it was supposed to be," Wilson said.
The sale of the building finally went through in January 2025. And the Conservancy acquired the missing artifacts. But court cases continued until March 11th.
In a post on Facebook, the Conservancy wrote:
We are thrilled to announce that, as of March 11, all Conservancy litigation regarding Price Tower has been resolved! This victory would not have been possible without the extraordinary dedication of our legal team at Crowe & Dunlevy and Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP. Their pro bono expertise was instrumental in defending our preservation easement. We are excited to continue supporting McFarlin Building LLC as they work towards a bright future for this architectural treasure, one that restores it as a source of inspiration for locals and visitors to Bartlesville alike.
Part of the resolution included clear guidelines when it comes to artifacts and maintaining the building, details on their website.
"We have 26 easements. And so this is the first time that we have had to defend one through legal tools, shall we say," Barbara Gordon, the conservancy's executive director said.
Gordon is glad all the litigation is settled. She said artifacts will return to the building after renovations are complete.
2 News talked to the new owners who have big plans for the iconic spot.
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