My latest Vintage finds and a montage of the Vintage Tulsa Show, an annual antique show & sale featuring quality dealers from across the country.

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.

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This was the original fountain at Woodland Hills. While it was pretty much a dud of a fountain, it was still nice to have the presence of water in the mall. Later, it was filled in and used as a planter. It was removed in the mall's later renovation. Unleased space is seen behind the fountain on the left. Tenants visible on the upper level include (left to right) Morrow's Nut House, Wicks 'n' Sticks, The Wild Pair, and Aberson's. Tenants visible on the lower level include (right of the Christmas tree) Casual Corner, Cookie Factory, and The Athlete's Foot.

Set your bar scene with unique items such as this Vintage Jim Beam's Tulsa Driller Bourbon Decanter made for the International Petroleum Exposition in 1971. It's always fun to have the unusual while serving your guests. This 1971 Tulsa "Oil Capital of the World" Beam's Decanter is a replica of the famous driller. The cork and ceramic stopper are intact. Excellent condition. Measures 14.5" tall. Bottle contents not included. All items in my shop are in very good condition unless otherwise noted. They will show signs of age and use expected in vintage items. I call them love marks. The wear adds to the overall vintage charm. Please look at the photos closely as they are part of the overall description. No holds or reserves. Item ships in 1-3 business days and when combined with other orders from my Etsy shop, shipping discounts may apply. It is as frustrating to me as it is to the buyer when a piece does not arrive in one piece. I will do everything I can to ensure it ships well, however, sometimes accidents do occur. If your item arrives broken, it is the responsibility of you, the buyer, to file a claim to the USPS. Due to a recent policy change with the USPS, the damaged box must be presented to a representative at your local post office to verify damage. My previous policies were to file the claim myself and refund the order. Unfortunately, the USPS has made that impossible for me. If you would like to have a signature delivery, please make a note when checking out. If you do not do signature delivery, I am not responsible for the item once the USPS has delivered it to the shipping address you provide. My shipping prices are based on the measurements and weight of my pieces and what the USPS fees are for similar measurements figured by Etsy. If you would like to see more beautiful vintage items, follow this link; www.passedloves.etsy.com

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Miss Jackson's, the iconic, high-end women's department store at Tulsa’s Utica Square, will close in January 2016. The store has been a staple in the city for more than a century.

Introducing our "Stay Lit Tulsa" Christian sweatshirt, a unique and inspiring way to share Gods love and a great addition to your wardrobe. This unisex sweatshirt is perfect for Oklahoma lovers and is available in 4 different colors and 6 sizes, ensuring the perfect fit for anyone. The front of the sweatshirt features a vintage line art candle with a warm yellow/orange glow, along with medieval-looking text that reads "Stay Lit Tulsa." On the back, you'll find the powerful words of Matthew 5:14-16: "You are the light of the world. A city located on a hill can’t be hidden. Neither do you light a lamp and put it under a measuring basket, but on a stand; and it shines to all who are in the house. Even so, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven." This Christian graphic shirt is the perfect gift for anyone in your life, whether it's for a dad, mom, teen, or college student. It's a piece of uplifting apparel that serves as a reminder to let your light shine and inspire others. Our sweatshirt is designed to be a modern Christian street shirt, featuring faith typography and a powerful Christian quote print. Whether it's for a friend, a wedding gift, Christmas gift, anniversary gift, or simply a gift for yourself, our "Stay Lit Tulsa" Christian sweatshirt is a meaningful and stylish way to spread the message of faith and encouragement. Don't hide your light - let it shine with the "Stay Lit Tulsa" Christian sweatshirt. Get yours today and spread the message of faith, love, and positivity. INSCRIPTION on the front: "Stay Lit Tulsa" IMAGE on the front: vintage line art candle with a warm yellow/orange glow, medieval looking text INSCRIPTION on the back - "You are the light of the world. A city located on a hill can’t be hidden. Neither do you light a lamp and put it under a measuring basket, but on a stand; and it shines to all who are in the house. Even so, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven. - Matthew 5:14-16" ** Sizes from S to 5XL **50% cotton / 50% Polyester **crew neckline **Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F) **Tumble dry: low heat **do not Iron (for "Stay Lit Dallas" T-Shirt visit - https://www.etsy.com/listing/1724056474) (for "Stay Lit Birmingham" Sweatshirt visit - https://www.etsy.com/listing/1742233653) (for "Stay Lit Jackson" Sweatshirt visit - https://www.etsy.com/listing/1730591276) WELCOME to an online alternative for your Christian wall décor AND MORE! Jesus matters to us as a family and as a business. We endeavor to provide you with designs inspired by life, scripture and our faith. We hope you enjoy the unique variety of our collection as much as we enjoyed making it. We appreciate your interest in our designs! God bless! Crimson Letters Creative

Neon sign outside of Daylight Donuts. Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Max Campbell had big ideas and a big heart. When he died in 1970, he left the bulk of his estate to two Tulsa universities and a church.

A collection of game programs and team yearbooks from the defunct North American Soccer League that operated from 1968 until 1984.

Time to order pies for the holidays!

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Recap of the sewing and vintage haul fave finds I picked up this fall and quick review of the Vintage Tulsa Show.

Olivia Hooker was 6 at the time of the riot. Now, at 103, Hooker is believed to be the last surviving witness to what is considered one of the worst incidents of racial violence in U.S. history.

Molly’s Landing in Catoosa is a rustic steakhouse perfect for special occasions, offering aged steaks and seafood in a cozy log cabin

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!

In 1909 a group led by Reverend Sandy Lyons organized themselves as the Second Baptist Church in a one room schoolhouse in the 300 block on North Hartford. They soon decided that they did not care to be second in anything and changed their name to the Mount Zion Baptist Church. It was said that Mount Zion was the highest point in Jerusalem whereupon the city of God rested. In the early days of the fledgling congregation a property was purchased as 419 North Elgin with plans to raise money for a new church. In 1914 Reverend R. A. Whitaker Assumed the duties as Pastor and very soon faced a serious challenge. The school building they had been using ceased to be available and they were forced to move with only 3 days notice. They temporarily moved in what had been a dance hall on North Greenwood. As soon as possible they built a frame tabernacle adjacent to their new property at Fourth and North Elgin and began to make plans for a permanent home. Several anxious years of planning went into the construction of a permanent home for Mount Zion. Under Reverend Whitaker some $42,000 was raised but the cost of the proposed building was $92,000. Just when it appeared that plans would have to be abandoned a Jewish contractor came forward with an unsecured loan for $50,000. His faith and confidence in the new congregation was soon to be justified. In 1916 construction on the new church was begun and five years later the $92,000 edifice was completed. An enthusiastic congregation held its first services on April 4th, 1921 while assuming a $50,000 loan in doing so. Their joy was short lived, as soon the "Church that Faith Built" was heading for more dark days. In two months time Tulsa would experience the worst race riot in US history. At this time Tulsa had a very prosperous black business community. The financial strength of what was known as the "Black Wall Street" was second in financial dealing only to New York City. It was during this time that a young black man was accused of assaulting a young white girl working as an elevator operator in the white business district. Before any real sense of the incident could be made the incident quickly escalated into a white lynch mob and an effort by the black community to protect the accused. This quickly escalated into an all-out but one sided war. Within 24 hours the once prosperous black community was ashes and rubble. Most homes and businesses and no less that 23 black churches including Mount Zion were burned to the ground. Reverend Whitaker organized what relief he could. Members of Mount Zion set up a distribution center for what food and supplies they could gather for use of the devastated community. The pastor and members of the church gathered within the ruins for prayer and discussion. They were relieved to learn that they did have insurance, then dismayed to find that it had a clause that excluded an act of riot. The only way they could avoid obligation for a $50,000 mortgage on a pile of smoking rubble was to declare bankruptcy. After considerable discussion the decision was made that the debt was a matter of honor made in good faith by the lender. They would pay off the mortgage as best they could. Some members did leave, but most stayed and spent evenings and weekends clearing away the debris, readying the site for rebuilding. Exhausted and in ill health, Reverend Whitaker resigned as pastor. A series of ministers lent service for brief periods of time. Sometimes there was no pastor but the members pressed on. For the next five years the church struggled with the issue of the debt. At times it looked like they were facing foreclosure. The burden of debt made it difficult to call a pastor. In 1928 Reverend Hamilton came and became involved in a fierce debate regarding the unpaid mortgage. He led a group who felt that the mortgage was not a legal debt because much of it was made up of "Good Faith" lenders. Money had been lent with no hard assets to secure it. Because it ws lent to a church it was a matter of good faith that the debt would be honored without security. This debate split the church. Pastor Hamilton resigned and withdrew with a large number of the members to start another church called New Hope Baptist. Those who remained continued to slowly pay off the old debt. By late 1937 they were holding services in the dirt floored basement of the ruined church and had paid off about three-fourths of the mortgage. In 1937 Reverand J. H. Dotson was called to be pastor. Within 6 months 60 new members joined Mount Zion and $3,000 had been raised. Using several effective fund raising techniques Reverend Dotson continued to bring in new members and to chip away at the remaining mortgage. On November 23, 1942 the mortgage on the first structure was paid in full. As soon as the first mortgage was paid Reverend Dotson began an aggressive building fund to pay for a new church. The story of how this small congregation managed to survive great hardship with honor was retold widely in papers and magazines all over the nation. As a result, contributions towards a new church came in from people who were moved by the story of the struggling congregation. W.S. and J.C. Latimer were trained architects and members of Mount Zion. The two brothers drew up the plans for the new Mount Zion. It was to be larger and more expensive that the old church. It is this design that Rev. Dotson is so excited about in the photo above. Once the construction began Rev. Dotson could be found at the construction site every day, watching, checking, handing bricks to the workman, providing encouragement. Finally in November of 1952 the fine new church was dedicated. In a few years Pastor Dotson's health began to fail and he asked for permission to call Reverend G. Calvin McCutchen to be his assistant. In 1957 Reverend McCutchen was installed as the Pastor for Mount Zion. Reverend McCutchen was to serve Mount Zion for 50 years. During his tenure the mortgage was retired, a number of improvements were made to the property, and the membership increased. In 1985 ground was broken for a large Family Life Center adjacent to the church which was completed one year later on Palm Sunday 1986. There were difficult times when the I-244 Expressway was completed very close to Mount Zion, and Urban Renewal took out a large section of old business and residential building just south of the church. This caused a decline in attendence as prople were displaced from the area. Less than 1% of the membership is within walking distance of the church. Members now come from all over Tulsa, some as far away as Bixby, Glenpool, and Broken Arrow. Since building the Family Life Center, other facility improvements include the remodeling of the Sanctuary, the J. H. Dotson Study Hall, the R. A. Whitaker Annex; development of "Faith Park;" and the establishment of a Computer Lab. On November 8, 1998, the Family Life Center was renamed "G. Calvin McCutchen, Sr. Family Life Center" in honor of Pastor McCutchen. On Sunday, August 15, 1999, there was another fire at Mt. Zion. This time it was a joyous celebration of God's blessings with the burning of the mortgage on the G. Calvin McCutchen, Sr. Family Life Center. After 50 years of faithful service Reverend McCutchen retired in 2007 and continues to be active in the ministry of Mount Zion. The baton has been passed to Dr. Leroy M. Cole who serves as the current Pastor of Mount Zion. The only thing remaining from the church that burned is this basement room that served as sanctuary for a time. On August 16, 2009 Mount Zion Baptist Church celebrated its 100th anniversary celebration. The theme was "We Have Come This Far By Faith". Mt. Zion Baptist Church was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on September 5, 2008 (Older photos courtesy of the Beryl Ford Collection/Rotary Club of Tulsa, Tulsa City-County Library and Tulsa Historical Society, and Mount Zion Baptist.)

The collection is housed in an exquisite mansion that makes you feel like you've been transported to an Italian villa.