Norman 10: Mt. Williams

Oklahoma8 photographs2006

Mt. Williams was the tongue-in-cheek name given to the mound of earth built during the Second World War as a backstop for the Navy's shooting range.

The mountain in all its glory, but also in its last days. Earthmovers were preparing the site for the University Town Center, a Supertarget

The mountain in all its glory, but also in its last days. Earthmovers were preparing the site for the University Town Center, a Supertarget its first tenant.

In the distance, Interstate 35.

In the distance, Interstate 35.

Shall we go closer?

Shall we go closer?

The concrete wall sheltered targeting machinery.

The concrete wall sheltered targeting machinery.

A view from the other end.

A view from the other end.

Down in the trenches: gears to hoist targets.

Down in the trenches: gears to hoist targets.

Three years later.

Three years later.

Plenty more to come.

Plenty more to come.