Welcome to Harrington House on Carey Place!
Carey Place abounds with urban legends. It is commonly referred to in Oklahoma City as the “Twilight Zone”. Some of the legends include the belief that Carey Place is haunted. It is included in a book of Oklahoma haunted areas that you can read more about. Halloween is a huge event for Carey Place, homes decorated more for Halloween than Christmas, because of this legend. We have so many trick-or-treaters that we actually obtain a parade permit from the City of Oklahoma City that allows us to barricade the street and provide private security to create a huge block party in a safe, fun manner. When my husband and I were in high school, the “Twilight Zone” was the place to come and bring your dates, because when you turn into the street, all you can hear is the sound of your own vehicle and voice. Kind of spooky…
There is a great deal of history regarding Carey Place. As you may have noticed, this two-block street is quite narrow and does not have any curbs. In the late 1920’s and early 1930’s, the street was originally intended to be a streetcar line that was to link the burgeoning downtown with the “distant” new neighborhoods. (Actually, we are only less than 3 miles away from downtown.) The streetcar line never did materialize, and this narrow street was developed, and homes were built. The styles of the homes on this street are unique and not seen anywhere else in Oklahoma City. Carey Place is a designated historical neighborhood. In the 1930s, the adjacent Plaza District was a commercial hub including a movie theater, grocery and drug store, and dress shops. After years of decline in the 1980’s, the Plaza District has seen a major revitalization, with unique shops, bars and restaurants, live theatre, art galleries, and arcade. The developers of this area have been intent on restoring much of its historical character while mixing in innovative and creative properties and venues.