Art Deco Tulsa
Art Deco Tulsa

Author: Suzanne Fitzgerald Wallis, Photography by Sam Joyner, Foreword by

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 1625859899

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"Transformed from a cattle depot into the Oil Capital of the World, Tulsa emerged as an iconic Jazz Age metropolis. The Magic City attracted some of the nation's most talented architects, including Bruce Goff, Francis Barry Byrne, Frank Lloyd Wright, Joseph R. Koberling Jr., Leon B. Senter and Frederick Kershner. Like their brazen oil baron clients, they were not afraid to take chances, and the city still reflects the splendor of that fabulous era. Writer Suzanne Wallis and photographer Sam Joyner celebrate the city's enduring Art Deco legacy and its daring revival" -- Page 4 of cover.

Tulsa Art Deco
Tulsa Art Deco

Author: Junior League of Tulsa

Publisher: Favorite Recipes Press

Published: 1980

Total Pages: 204

ISBN-13: 9780960436811

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From our palette to your palates, Tulsa's Junior League is re-introducing the culinary world to its cookbook, Cook's Collage. The original recipes were selected from over 2,000 submissions and each recipe was taste-tested twice. The cookbook was first published in 1978, and over 58,000 copies have been sold to date.

Tulsa Christmas Parade
Tulsa Christmas Parade

Author: Jessica Gullo

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2017-11-27

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 1467127655

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Since 1926, the Tulsa Christmas Parade has entertained thousands of children and adults year after year as it winds through the historic streets of downtown Tulsa. In its early days, when Tulsa was a new town booming with rapid growth from the recent discovery of oil, the Christmas parade quickly became an annual tradition that has continued to be a favorite event for the past 90 years. Throughout part of its history, the parade has been held at night, and Tulsa and the surrounding communities have come together to put on elaborate, twinkling displays--full of sparkling lights--including floats, marching bands, and large balloons, culminating each year with the guest of honor, Santa himself, making a special trip from the North Pole all the way to Tulsa, Oklahoma. This book explores the grandeur and excitement of Tulsa Christmas Parade's history against the backdrop of one of the largest collections of Art Deco architecture in the United States.

Tulsa Art Deco
Tulsa Art Deco

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 204

ISBN-13: 9780971207806

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Tulsa, Oklahoma, Oil Capital of the world, came into its mineral inheritance in its youth, just as Art Deco came onto the scene, and the style and the city evolved together for nearly half a century. This book traces the current of Art Deco that flows through the city's built history. Empowered by its exuberant new oil wealth, Tulsa erected lyrical skyscrapers in the Zigzag style and the Jazz-age twenties roared. Gillette-Tyrell and Philcade rose with profits from black gold while Christ the king and Boston Avenue Methodist Church invited souls to expand with the material world raising their bricks and mortar toward heaven. During the Depression, the city built closer to earth in the more austere WPA style, concentrating on the needs of the people with Will Rogers and Daniel Webster high schools and the Fairgrounds Pavilion. As "jazz smoothed into swing" in the speed-intoxicated 30s and 40s, the city built sleek, flowing Streamline Deco places of business-gasoline service stations, the Big Ten Ballroom, Brook Theater, corner diners-and a number of superlative private residences. In the 50s, Deco went Moderne.

100 Things to Do in Tulsa Before You Die
100 Things to Do in Tulsa Before You Die

Author: Teri French

Publisher: Reedy Press LLC

Published: 2020-07-19

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 1681062518

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Traveling down Historic Route 66 through the foothills of the Ozarks, you may be lucky enough to stumble upon one of America's most beautiful cities in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Or maybe you're a lifelong resident of the "Oil Capital of the World" who wants to uncover the hidden gems of the city you call home. 100 Things to Do in Tulsa Before You Die showcases the art, culture, and people that make Tulsa shine, all while revealing a few of the secrets it hides. This quick-reference travel guide shows the more diverse, eclectic, and fun things to do in Tulsa that should be on everyone's bucket list. Get insider tips for visiting the Philbrook Museum of Art housed within the old mansion of oil tycoon Waite Phillips. Hum along to "This Land is Your Land" at the Woody Guthrie center, or check out the new renovations at The Church Studio where music legends like Willie Nelson and Bonnie Raitt once recorded their famous songs. Don't miss some of the best barbecue where pig country meets cow country, and find locally-owned favorites from Lebanese steakhouses to Coney Island dogs. Local author Teri French is known for her ability sniff out Tulsan secrets, and her guide will serve as an incomparable resource for visitors and locals alike. Make sure to bring it along for your next adventure and find out just what makes Tulsa so distinct.

Lost Restaurants of Tulsa
Lost Restaurants of Tulsa

Author: Rhys A. Martin

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 1625859104

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"In the early twentieth century, Tulsa was the "Oil Capital of the World." The rush of roughnecks and oil barons built a culinary foundation that not only provided traditional food and diner fare but also inspired upper-class experiences and international cuisine. Tulsans could reserve a candlelit dinner at the Louisiane or cruise along the Restless Ribbon with a pit stop at Pennington s. Generations of regulars depended on family-owned establishments such as Villa Venice, The Golden Drumstick and St. Michael's Alley. Join author Rhys Martin on a gastronomic journey through time, from the Great Depression to the days of "Liquor by the Wink" and the Oil Bust of the 1980s."--Back cover.

Hidden History of Tulsa
Hidden History of Tulsa

Author: Steve Gerkin

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2014-05-27

Total Pages: 168

ISBN-13: 1625851170

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The story of Tulsa's transformation from a nineteenth-century cow town into the "Oil Capital of the World" has been above ground for years, but a great reservoir of Tulsey Town's heritage has remained beneath the surface. These neglected tales include the dirigible flyover of 1929, the Hominy Indians' victory over the New York Giants and the legendary final performance of Spade Cooley, convicted killer and the self-proclaimed "King of Western Swing." From the horrors of the city's early race riot and the proud legacy of Greenwood (aka Little Africa or Black Wall Street) to Tulsa's iconic landmarks and unforgettable personalities, Steve Gerkin provides an evocative and enjoyable voyage through T-Town's hidden history.