The panels, statues and gothic details were sculpted and cast by Stromberg based on design drawings from the original. The Winstar version of the Palace of Westminster was built in 2009. The elegant turrets were actually chimneys, and the statues represent heroes from British history. The current version, built in the 1800s, took over 30 years to complete. The palace began in the Middle Ages but was rebuilt and remodeled frequently due to many devastating fires. The original Palace of Westminster lies on the north bank of the Thames River in London. The Winstar Big Ben is the largest tower clock in Oklahoma and was erected in 2009 to commemorate the 150th birthday of London's original. The original 1800s drawings and gothic details by architects Pugin and Barry were used by Stromberg for the Winstar reproduction. With the Westminster Palace, it is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. One of London's most famous tourist attractions, it has the largest four-faced chiming clock and is the third tallest free-standing clock tower in the world. There are 11 different sections along the casino's perimeter each representing a unique contribution to the architectural world.īeginning on the north side of Winstar and moving south, the sections contained include the following: Big Benīig Ben is the nickname for the Palace of Westminster's bell tower.

Designed by the creative team at Stromberg, the building's exterior façade begins in London, England and finishes in the far reaches of Asia. The exterior of the Winstar World Casino is a walking tour of architectural history and style.

Collaborating hand in hand with the Architectural Administration Department of the Chickasaw Nation, the end result is both a showcase of Stromberg's production capabilities and an homage to the masters of architecture that have come before. For this endeavor, Stromberg utilized its full production capacity, creative design and material options to create a masterpiece for the visual appreciation of visitors to the gaming facility located on Interstate 35 in southern Oklahoma. The revitalization of the Winstar World Casino in Thackerville, Oklahoma is a signature project for Stromberg Architectural Products of Greenville, Texas.

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