Category Archives: History

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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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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The perks of good citizenship

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Emily

Attention, Tulsa: If you vote today, there’s coffee in it for you. Several local businesses are offering discounts and/or freebies if you show your “I Voted” sticker. So far, we’ve heard about the following offers when you bring in your … Continue reading →

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A taste of history

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Emily

In preparation for our upcoming children’s Halloween party, Aaron rustled up a vintage 1940s Manley corn popper, and Tyler and Lisa got it all cleaned out and running again. Check it out: Isn’t that fun? If you have kids ages … Continue reading →

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A look back: 1927

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Emily

Working in a building as old as The Campbell Hotel, you can’t help thinking about the past. Wander down a corridor, listen to the sound of your too-modern shoes passing over 85-year-old hardwood floors, run your fingers over the textured … Continue reading →

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Kindred spirits

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Emily

We recently had a nice visit from some like-minded folks up in Osage County. Stephen, Debby and Stephanie Easley, owners of the Historical Whiting Bed and Bath in Pawhuska, stopped by last week to tour The Campbell Hotel and compare … Continue reading →

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Historic Treasure: The Philtower

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Emily

Although Tulsa’s skyline includes taller buildings, it doesn’t include any more striking than the stunning Philtower, built for oilman Waite Phillips in 1927. With its elaborate exterior ornamentation — including stone grotesques (one of whom clutches a tiny model of the building … Continue reading →

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