This original Oklahoma City Building & Loan Association stock certificate dates from the early 1920s and captures a pivotal moment in the growth of Oklahoma City. 🏦 Each certificate measures about 12" x 8" and features ornate engraved borders, an embossed corporate seal, and bold typography that stand out beautifully when framed.

Certificates offered in this listing are authentic pieces issued in 1923 or 1924 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The design shown in the photos represents the standard layout for this issue: decorative border, central vignette, denomination and text panels, and embossed seal. Individual examples vary in their handwritten content—shareholder name, precise date, serial number, and any cancellation or bookkeeping notations—so every certificate has unique character while maintaining the same overall look and feel.

The Oklahoma City Building & Loan Association was organized in 1898–1899 as the city’s first building and loan, providing a way for residents to save and finance homes as the town transformed into a growing city. Its first president, Anton H. Classen, was a key civic leader and land developer who helped shape early Oklahoma City through new additions, streetcar projects, and leadership in the Oklahoma City Commercial Club, precursor to the modern Chamber of Commerce.

Classen’s work extended to promoting paved streets and public events, supporting Oklahoma City as the site of Theodore Roosevelt’s Rough Riders reunion in 1900, and helping finance the Methodist‑affiliated Epworth University, which later became Oklahoma City University. Institutions like the Oklahoma City Building & Loan Association later evolved into Oklahoma City Federal Savings & Loan, tying this certificate directly to the long story of local home finance.

Printed on heavy, currency‑like paper stock, these certificates feel substantial and have retained their crispness and visual impact for roughly a century. 💵 The engraved border and vignette, combined with the embossed seal and handwritten entries, create a rich combination of texture and design that makes these ideal for wall display in an office, study, library, or living room.

Approximate size: 12" x 8"
Date range: 1923–1924
Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Issuer: Oklahoma City Building & Loan Association (later Oklahoma City Federal Savings & Loan)
Condition: Clean and well‑preserved for age, with little to no wear. Overall presentation is strong, with sharp impressions and eye‑appeal suitable for framing.

Stock certificates are inherently limited relics of financial and civic history. Once they become part of museums, archives, or long‑term private collections, they seldom return to regular circulation. Each certificate carries genuine period signatures—typically including the association’s president and secretary—offering a starting point for deeper research into the people behind Oklahoma City’s early development. ✍️

For collectors of Oklahoma memorabilia, enthusiasts of banking and financial history, or anyone seeking distinctive vintage décor with a genuine story behind it, these certificates offer a compelling, display‑ready piece of Oklahoma City’s past. ✨🖼️