Category Archives: Architecture

Historic Treasure: City Veterinary Hospital

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Emily

The City Veterinary Hospital, 3550 S. Peoria Ave., is about as Art Deco as it gets. Designed by Joseph R. Koberling Jr. in the Streamline Moderne style, this 1942 gem features the rounded corners, curved glass-block windows, and horizontal “speed … Continue reading →

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Picture perfect

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Emily

A few weeks ago, our friend Bryan Bartlett of Bcreative | Tulsa contacted us to ask whether we knew of any unfinished spaces in historic buildings in Tulsa that might make good locations for a bridal photo shoot. We just happened … Continue reading →

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Historic Treasure: Riverside Studio

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Emily

Built in 1929, the Bruce Goff-designed Riverside Studio began as a combination home and music studio for a local piano teacher, according to the Tulsa Preservation Commission’s website. The ascending and descending lines of windows were inspired by musical scales, … Continue reading →

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Historic Treasure: Mt. Zion Baptist Church

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Emily

Mount Zion Baptist Church is a survivor. Twice in its history, the Greenwood community, better known as “Black Wall Street,” has lost significant structures. In 1921, the Tulsa Race Riot wiped out most of the buildings in Greenwood. New buildings … Continue reading →

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Historic Treasure: Cain’s Dancing Academy

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Emily

According to its website, Cain’s Ballroom was built as a garage in 1924 before being repurposed as a “dime-a-dance joint” and then a dancing academy. Known as the birthplace of Western swing, Cain’s features glass-block windows, a spring-loaded dance floor, … Continue reading →

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Route 66 in the rain

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Emily

We thought some of our Route 66 enthusiasts might enjoy these images from a drizzly weekend trip along the Mother Road in Missouri: Ted Drewes’ Frozen Custard is a St. Louis institution. John’s Modern Cabins, west of Rolla, Mo., quietly … Continue reading →

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Historic Treasure: Eleventh Street Arkansas River Bridge

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Emily

Constructed in 1916, the Eleventh Street Arkansas River Bridge predates Route 66 by a decade. The bridge provided a vital link between Tulsa and the rich oil fields in nearby Garden City, Red Fork, and beyond. Its historical significance increased … Continue reading →

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