The Skirvin Hotel's historic dining rooms

The Skirvin Hotel opened in Oklahoma City in 1911 under W. B. Skirvin and included formal dining rooms and a tea room that served as prominent social and banquet spaces in the early 20th century. Its dining facilities hosted civic events, banquets, and catered functions tied to the city's business and social life. The Skirvin is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is frequently cited in histories of Oklahoma City's hospitality and foodservice development.