Southland shopping center at 41st and Yale. Opened 1965 as Southland Center. Built in a very similar style to the Northland Shopping Center, Southland was converted in the early 1980s to an indoor mall, dubbed Promenade which still exists today. Photo courtesy of the Beryl Ford Collection/Rotary Club of Tulsa, Tulsa City-County Library and Tulsa Historical Society.

1442 South Quaker Avenue, (South Quaker at Cherry Street) This congregation was founded in 1907 by the Reverend Sylvester Morris who founded a number of Methodist congregations in Tulsa. The parsonage of Rev Morris is believed to be the oldest surviving house in Tulsa and is now located in Owen Park. See my earlier post HERE. (photo circa 1925 courtesy of Beryl Ford Collection/Rotary Club of Tulsa, Tulsa City-County Library and Tulsa Historical Society) The beginnings of St. Paul's history coincide with the year that early Oklahoma became part of the United States. In August 1907, Rev. Sylvester Morris and a small group of families gathered to worship in the brush arbor at 14th and Rockford. The "church" consisted of a few planks, blocks, stumps and rocks. After six years of meeting in various locations, these early Tulsans received permission to hold church services in the basement of the Bellview School building (later called Lincoln Elementary) at 15th and Peoria. Later, the congregation moved its weekly church services to a house located at 1441 S. Quincy. In 1913, the church changed its name to Orcutt Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church and a little white church was built at 14th and Quaker. Growth in spirit and body lead to decision in 1920 to construct the current sanctuary located at 15th and Quaker. Construction was not completed until late 1924 and the first service of the St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church was held in December. The new sanctuary was formally dedicated in January 1925. With its exquisite stained glass and its familiar red brick gothic architecture, St. Paul's has been a Tulsa landmark ever since. In conjunction with the national realignment of Methodist churches in 1968, our church is now known as the St. Paul's United Methodist Church. Visit their website HERE.

While there are hundreds of Tulsa Landmarks that could be included on this page, only the best have been listed. With a wealth of history and a past full of extraordinary men, Tulsa was destined to be a leader among cities.

Hardcover - Celebrated author Carole Boston Weatherford and illustrator Floyd Cooper provide a powerful look at the Tulsa Race Massacre, one of the worst incidents of racial violence in our nation's history. The book traces the history of African Americans in Tulsa's Greenwood district and chronicles the devastation that occurred in 1921 when a white mob attacked the Black community.News of what happened was largely suppressed, and no official investigation occurred for seventy-five years. This picture book sensitively introduces young readers to this tragedy and concludes with a call for a better future. Age Range:  8 - 12

Gold-mirrored Prayer Tower, situated at the heart of the campus, symbolizes the University's purpose: to meet the needs of mankind by training students in mind, spirit and body - a whole-man concept. PC-016 CAPA-007898

These photos taken in Oklahoma in the 1960s will take you down memory lane.

Slocum Massacre, Texas, Anderson County, race riot, lynching, mob action, Rosewood Race Riot, Tulsa Race Riot, E.R. Bills, Marsh Holley

This is a 30 question webquest on the Tulsa Race Massacre. This Massacre took place in 1921. Students go to history.com and answer questions as they read along. They then answer a few questions with a 2nd link about how Tulsa is now including curriculum about this event so it can be taught to stu...

Will Rogers High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Great example of WPA, deco style.

Explore the most impressive Tulsa murals that tell the town’s story with scenes from the past, whimsical maps, and present-day social concerns. rn

The Gilcrease Museum is a must-visit for those interested in Native American art, history, and culture, as well as for those who appreciate the beauty of its

The second largest city in the state of Oklahoma, Tulsa once called itself the “Oil Capital of the World” after realizing it was situated atop of the world’s largest known ... Read more

27 is an understatement.

From the beryl ford collection at the Tulsa City-County Library.

"When I was 16 I started shooting valo. Valo was a nasel inhaler you could buy at the drugstore for a dollar with a tremendous amount of amphetamine in it." Larry Clark, April, 1971 I was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma in January 1943. When I was 16 I started shooting valo. Valo was a nasel inhaler

Rolling Stone says: "Tulsa Might be the Next Austin!" Tulsa is a cool place to visit. Read on to find out how to spend 48 hours in Tulsa!

Louis Nicolas had no formal art training and often referenced engravings to create fantastical and realistic pen and ink drawings. Read about his style and technique.

Discover 25 Tulsa bucket list things to see including oil tycoon art deco, secret tunnels, Route 66, museums, and more local favorites.