Tulsa Art Deco
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. The present collaborates with the past in this volume. No lover of Tulsa, Art Deco, or of architecture will want to be without it. $45.00
Historic Photos of Tulsa
Tulsa
is an American city quintessentially founded upon change. From its birth to
the present, Tulsa has consistently built and reshaped its appearance,
ideals, and industry. Through changing fortunes, Tulsa has continued to grow
and prosper by overcoming adversity and maintaining the strong, independent
culture of its citizens.
Historic Photos of Tulsa captures this journey through still photography
selected from the finest archives. From Tulsa s origins and its discovery of
oil at the Sue Bland #1 to the Douglas Bomber Plant s role in World War II,
Historic Photos of Tulsa follows life, government, education, and events
throughout the city s history.
This volume captures unique and rare scenes through the lens of hundreds of
historic photographs. Published in striking black and white, these images
communicate historic event $39.95
Tulsa Oil Capitol of the World
In
1905, a gusher of "black gold" sprang up southwest of Tulsa, two years
before Oklahoma became a state. The site, known as Glenn Pool, became the
first major oil field in Oklahoma, with reserves so huge that it could
produce millions of barrels of crude. As word of the boom spread, a rush of
laborers, lease buyers, oilmen, promoters, producers, and speculators
flooded into the area with dreams of striking it rich. Oil fields adjacent
to Glenn Pool developed, and Tulsa, which grew to be Oklahoma's second
largest city, became the hub of the oil industry. Tulsa: Oil Capital of the
World tells the story of one Oklahoma town's rise to fame and fortune and
its emergence as an international leader in business and politics.
$19.99
Tulsa Where the Streets were Paved with Gold
Tulsa,
Oklahoma "the oil capital of the world has a long and varied history.
Evidence of a possible Norse presence dates to 1000 AD. An ancient people
known as the Mound Builders populated the area, then disappeared just prior
to the arrival of Spanish conquistadors in the 1540's. Osage Indians, as
well as other members of the Five Tribes, called this part of Oklahoma home.
French trappers made a brief appearance. Finally, outlaws like "Pretty Boy"
Floyd and "Machine Gun" Kelly cooled their heels in Tulsa while running from
the law in the 1930's. What Tulsa is really known for,
however, is oil The discovery of oil fields in Tulsa at the turn of the
century caused an economic and social revolution. The formerly small town
became a center of power, and fortunes worth millions of dollars were
gained and lost. The town boomed through the 20s and 30s and oil money built
the town Tulsa into the city it is today. Tulsa currently hosts a population
of 380,000 people, and, in honor of its oil legacy, is home to one of the
prominent petroleum school in the world. $19.99
Tulsa The War Years
Still
reeling from the hungry days of the Great Depression, America
was ill-equipped when the nation entered the Second World War.
Referred to as the "sleeping giant" by the Japanese, the United States
awoke from its slumber with a vengeance and soon began creating a
veritable tidal wave of production that turned the country into the
"Arsenal of Democracy." Tulsa, Oklahoma, was one of the cities at
the forefront of this massive wartime buildup. From bomber plants
to aviation training schools, to civil defense and the construction of
military bases, to the thousands who served in uniform across Europe
and the Pacific, Tulsa gave everything it had and then some. This was
a different breed of people that nonetheless stood firm in the face of
adversity and came together as a community. Tulsa: The War Years
takes the reader back to the time when people did without for the
greater benefit of all and sometimes sacrificed everything for the sake
of victory. $21.99
Historical Atlas of Oklahoma
This Centennial atlas of Oklahoma features 173 full-color maps and 109 color illustrations and includes essays on 119 topics in Oklahoma history. $39.95
A B C in Tulsa by Robin Segal and the schoolchildren of Tulsa
A is for
Armadillo, B is for BOK Center and barbecue. C is for clock, Creek Council
Oak Tree, and chicken fried steak. Finally, an alphabet book for Tulsans,
for the kids who grow up here and point to " Flags" and "fire engines" from
their strollers and for the out of town kids and their parents who visit.
This book is also for all those slightly older kids, parked and rushing and
jostling in the street, who see objects and people in this book, day after
day, and who recognize and value the small objects and ordinary People that,
taken together, are the "ABC" of Tulsa.
ABC in Tulsa is for all who live in Tulsa, visit Tulsa, and love Tulsa. However, this book was developed by several hundred elementary school students in Tulsa. They thought of words for the book and colors for the cover, so this book is especially for all of the schoolchildren of Tulsa. $12.95
Tulsa
has extraordinary features that make it a distinct
place
to visit and live. it's mix of art, history and
natural beauty make it unique. Come with me as I
show
you the many facets of this gem called Tulsa.
We
show you it's historic downtown. it's great Art Deco
and
historic Route 66. You visit world class museums,
extraordinary parks including Tulsa's River Parks
System. Tulsa is a great place to visit but I'll bet you
haven't seen all the places in this book, even if you live here.
Lavishly Illustrated with full color photos.
$15.99 Paperback
Tulsa
Art Deco Experience
by
Don Wagner
The
Art Deco style of architecture is an integral part of the Tulsa landscape.
Art Deco was a design style most popular from 1925 unit the 1940's but was
not named "Art Deco" until 1968 in a book by Bevis Hillier. During the
1930's, Tulsa was vying to be known as the "Oil Capital of the World" and
was building opulent buildings to influence the rest of th world. Tulsa
built an extraordinary number of Art Deco buildings for a city of its
size. This book explores Tulsa's Art Deco through photographs to entertain
you and encourage you to travel around Tulsa and experience the beauty of
Art Deco. $19.99 Paperback
ROUTE
66 TULSA EXPERIENCE
WHERE ROUTE 66
INTERSECTS ART DECO
BY Don
Wagner
There
is no city with more Route 66 history and hidden treasures for you to
discover that Tulsa. Tulsans take pride in their past and are investing
million of dollars to restore, renovate and maintain it's stretch of Route
66. It is an exciting time for Route 66 Tulsa. Things that were gone are
suddenly back and better than ever. More is planned for the future. $15.99
Paperback
ROUTE
66 The Oklahoma Experience
by Don Wagner
No
State has more miles of Route 66 than Oklahoma. Cyrus Avery, the "Father
of Route 66" was from Tulsa and redirected the "Mother Road" through the
state.
See
Route 66 traditions like Arcadia's Round Barn, The Blue Whale, Totem Pole
Park, The Rock Cafe. and new attractions like 3 Route 66 Museums, the
Route 66 Park and Pops Soda Shop.
You
Get guide maps, history, facts color pictures and the legends of Oklahoma
Route 66. $15.99 paperback
Tulsa's Haunted Memories
Welcome
to a window into the past. Tulsa’s Haunted Memories explores the forgotten
history and lost folklore of “America’s Most Beautiful City. A ”
Tulsa’s haunting history will captivate the reader with the secrets it holds
from its intriguing past. Mystery and mystique follow Tulsa’s urban legends
and prove that truth can be stranger than fiction. Once known as the oil
capital of the world, its streets were not only lined in a “Black Gold,” but
also tales of a time when ruthlessness and lawlessness ruled the city.
Discover these places and stories that have left their ghostly impressions
on Tulsa.
by Teri French
$24.99
Ghost Towns of Route 66 by Jim Hinckley Photography by Kerrick James
Ghost towns lie all along the Mother Road. The quintessential boom-and-bust highway of the American West, Route 66 once hosted a thriving array of boom towns built around oil wells, railroad stops, cattle ranches, resorts, stagecoach stops, and gold mines. Join Route 66 expert Jim Hinckley as he tours more than 25 ghost towns, rich in stories and history, complemented by gorgeous sepia-tone and color photography by Kerrick James. Also includes directions and travel tips for your ghost-town explorations along Route 66.Explore the beauty and nostalgia of these abandoned communities along America's favorite highway! $25.00
Oklahoma Courthouse Legends Essays by Kent F. Frates Photography by David G. Fitzgerald
Experience
the excitement of Oklahoma’s turbulent history and the role Oklahoma’s
courthouses played in it. In words and pictures, Oklahoma Courthouse Legends
tells stories that are handed down and sometimes even embellished around
Oklahoma’s courthouses. $49.95
A Letter To America by David Boren
"A powerful wake-up call to all Americans" "With a new postscript that urges political
bipartisanship, optimism, and action" With only 6 percent of the world's population, how long
will the United States remain a global superpower? The answer, David Boren
tells us in "A Letter to America," depends on asking ourselves tough
questions. A powerful wake-up call to Americans, "A Letter to America,"
forces us to take a bold, objective look at ourselves. In "A Letter to America," Boren explains with unsparing
clarity why the country is at a crossroads and why decisive action is
urgently needed and offers us an ambitious, hopeful plan.