This home is one of the most unique in the neighborhood, an unusual mixture of East Lake, English Tudor, Prairie Farm, and even early bungalow. Although it shares similarities to the Victorian-era home across the street at 618, it is unique, an ingenious blend of contrasting styles.

The house was built by E.K. Gaylord in 1905 and the first occupant was Caleb R. Brooks, a 53-year-old native of Kentucky who was president of the Columbia Bank and Trust Company and an early federal marshall. His daughter, Miss Amy Brooks, remained in the home until 1936.

In that year it was sold to Anthony “Tony” and Oma (Harrison) Workman. Tony was born March 28, 1891, in Loudenville, Ohio and moved to Oklahoma City during the boom in 1905 with his family and eventually entered the family real estate business. During World War I he met Oma Harrison, a native of Cheyenne who was the daughter of John B. Harrison, Chief Justice of the State Supreme Court. Oma was born February 24, 1898. After the war they were married. They had three sons, John, Dick, and Tom. Tony died in December 1983. Oma died March 22, 1988.

When the Workmans purchased the home on 15th from the Brooks estate, it was in poor condition. They completely remodeled and in 1936 built the addition on the left with the bay windowed living room and master bedroom upstairs with outdoor deck.They remained in the home for almost 60 years.

Vicki and Joe Angus moved into the home in 1996 and lived there for 29 years until 2025. Vicki and Joe were very involved in neighborhood activities and great supporters of historic preservation. Joe served as the neighborhood photographer for social events and the annual Home Tour as well as the neighborhood newsletter, the Herald.

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