From cow town to Oil Capital, we rewind time and explain early Tulsa history and how it impacted architecture, including Art Deco, and why Tulsa is home to so many Deco treasures.
On this tour you’ll discover:
✔ How Tulsa became Oil Capital of the World
✔ The rise & demise of Art Deco
✔ How to identify different styles of architecture
✔ Why Tulsa has more than its fair share of Art Deco
✔ At least 10 notable facades from the 1910s to 40s
✔ One dazzling Art Deco lobby
✔ Hidden meaning
behind ornamentation, motifs and building design
Don’t wander around lost! We’ll lead you straight to the good stuff on an efficient route, revealing the captivating stories behind facades in the Terra Cotta City. By the end of this tour, you'll understand how and why Art Deco became so popular as well as what styles came before and after it.
Great for corporate groups and team building too!
Please note:
- Most of the tour is outdoors so dress accordingly :)
- We happily host solo travelers and couples with the understanding that other guests are guaranteed to be present as it is not viable to perform tours totaling 1 or 2 people
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