Norman OK Moving Companies

Norman, Oklahoma

The “race” to start up what is today the city of Norman, Oklahoma, began in April, 1889 with the famous Land Run. Today this pristine city of Norman would not be out of place in any one of England’s cultured cities. It took its name from young surveyor Abner Norman, who was completing the necessary field work for the Santa Fe Railway out there back in 1887. Those moving to Norman will quickly find their dream accommodation.

History:
The Creek Nation originally inhabited the area around what is today called Edmond, but due to their affiliation with the Confederates their rights were ceded to the U. S. in 1866. Not much happened until the completion of the Santa Fe Railroad in 1887 which triggered the 1889 Land Run. Formally incorporated in April 1891, Norman continued to grow steadily and by 1901, it had a downtown district with banks, hotels as well as a flour mill as well as many other businesses. By 1913, the population stood at close to 4,000 and barely three decades later, this had quadrupled to near-12,000 citizens. Following post-war expansion at the University of Oklahoma the number of residents re-doubled once again. The arrival of Interstate 35 in June 1959 brought new status as bedroom community to nearby Oklahoma City. During the 1960s urbanization was rapid thanks to the annexing of 174 square miles of land around the City. Growth has continued at a pace since then, and today the population figure hovers around the 112,000 mark.

Economy:
Norman has a healthy spread of commercial and business interests which tends to shield its economy from the vagaries of market cycles. The education sector makes a large contribution to the local economy with the University of Oklahoma alone employing close to 11,000 personnel on three campuses. The National Weather Center has developed a cooperative research effort with and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The on-going academic and public weather research has resulted in several private meteorological companies setting up in the city to capitalize on the available pool of talent. Similarly, joint public/private partnerships in the field of geographical research have sprung up and renewable energy applications have been making strong gains as a result. Retail is also well spoken for in Norman with the lifestyle center at University North Park offering a staggering 12-million square feet of space for high-end retail, offices and parkland.

Tourism:
You will find the locals extremely friendly when you arrive in Norman. They are proud of their fine City and want to share it with anyone interested. If you like art you will find French Impressionism at the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art. If you prefer contemporary art works then take in the galleries in the downtown area. There is something for everybody, young and old alike be it family entertainment, wineries and vineyards, casinos, sports and recreation, sports, golf or just shopping or relaxing over fine food served at one of the 160 full-service restaurants.

Colleges and Universities:

• University of Oklahoma

Interesting Facts:

• Local unemployment in Norman stood at 4.8 percent in December, 2010 as opposed to the Oklahoma State average of 6.6 percent.
• Apart from a temporary dip at the start of 2008, Norman’s home sales have maintained an even to upward trend in terms of prices.
• Almost 40 percent of Norman’s population over 25 years of age hold a bachelor’s degree or higher.