It was a big morning at the state fairgrounds for the Jim Norick Arena. The roof was imploded, marking the next steps in ...

It's time to say goodbye to "The Big House" as the roof of the Jim Norick Arena is set to be imploded on Tuesday.

The implosion, part of the controlled demolition of the arena, took place in the early hours on Tuesday, Aug. 12.

On the day the roof of State Fair Arena was imploded, the memories flowed. But even as a legacy was remembered, what comes ...

City officials, including former Mayor Ron Norick, pushed the plunger to implode the State Fair Arena that will make way for the new OG&E Coliseum.

A chapter in Oklahoma City’s history came to a close on Tuesday as the roof of the iconic Jim Norick Arena was brought down in a dramatic implosion.

The roof of the Jim Norick Arena, also known as the Big House, is scheduled to be imploded at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, marking the end of an era for the historic venue.

The Jim Norick Arena in Oklahoma City is scheduled for roof implosion on Tuesday morning, marking the end of an era for the ...

Oklahoma City imploded Jim Norick Arena’s roof structure, bringing an end to nearly 60 years of events and history.

Oklahoma City’s iconic “Big House” arena was imploded Tuesday, marking the end of a 60-year chapter in state sports and entertainment history.

The roof of the Jim Norick Arena was imploded Tuesday morning in Oklahoma City, marking the end of an era for the historic venue.

Current and former Oklahoma City Mayors David Holt and Ron Norick watch the implosion of the Jim Norick Arena as demolition begins.