Project 180 streetscape renovations installed a series of destination markers throughout downtown Oklahoma City. The destination markers depict an aerial map with a small silver pin that denotes “you are here.” The outer ring of each destination marker highlights a local historic or pop culture event specific to the city. Historical significance: Drilling was initially limited to the Southeastern perimeter of town and prohibited inside the city limits, but the temptation of instant riches proved too great. Soon, rigs popped up in school yards and backyards all across the East side of town as the “ka-thunk” sound of pumps and the flares from burn off filled the night sky. This marker reads: Oil or “Black Gold” brought new wealth in 1928 with a discovery well located about six miles southeast of this site. By 1935, 1,713 wells had been drilled as the oil field reached beyond NE 23rd Street and included working wells on the State Capitol grounds, some of which remain today.