Architectural DNA
A rusted spiral fire escape, salvaged from the demolished Marion Hotel, hangs suspended in midair between two Midtown buildings, twisting like a double helix with no floor to land on and no building to climb. Installed by Fitzsimmons Architects in 2014, it's a surreal piece of accidental-feeling public art most people walk right past.
The move: Make it the odd centerpiece of a slow Midtown wander: find the floating staircase, hunt for the architect's initials etched into it, then drift to a nearby Midtown coffee or patio to compare photos.
- 📍 Midtown
- 💸 Free
- ⚡ Low-key
- 🌗 Outdoors
Where: 123 NW 10th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73103
Hours: Outdoor public art, viewable anytime; best in good light for photos.
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Verified 2026-06-06.