08/21/2026
From an empty building to a thriving part of downtown Enid.
For six years, the historic Sears building sat vacant with no electricity and an uncertain future. Today, Sears Lofts is once again full of life—providing downtown housing, supporting local businesses, and contributing to the continued revitalization of downtown Enid.
Projects like Sears Lofts are a reminder of just how important the work of the **Oklahoma Historical Society** is. Preserving historic buildings is about much more than saving old brick and architecture. It is about protecting the stories of our communities and finding ways for these buildings to serve future generations.
Instead of demolishing a piece of Enid’s history, we were able to preserve it, restore it, and give it a new purpose.
We’re proud that Sears Lofts is now part of the momentum happening downtown, with residents living just steps from local restaurants, shops, entertainment, and businesses.
Historic preservation and revitalization can go hand in hand—and Sears Lofts is proof of what can happen when an important old building is given another chance.
**Preserve the history. Reinvest in downtown. Build for the future.**