Tulsa in Tulsa County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)
Quanah Retail Center
— Tulsa's Historic Route 66 —
Photographed By Mark Hilton, October 22, 2019
1. Quanah Retail Center Marker
Inscription.
Quanah Retail Center. . Commercial development of S. Quanah (sometimes spelled "Quannah") Avenue between W. 21st Street and W. 22nd Place took off after World War II as businesses relocated from the older commercial center in the 1700 block to this newer area.
OTASCO (Oklahoma Tire and Supply Company) was one such business. Founded in Okmulgee in 1918 as a retail outlet for tires and auto accessories, the growing company moved its headquarters to Tulsa in 1925. It had 34 stores across the state by 1936, including OTASCO No. 7 at 1723 S. Quanah. By the mid-1950s, OTASCO No. 7 had moved to the corner of W. 22nd Street and S. Quanah. Shepherd's Department Store and Community State Bank also relocated. Other long-standing businesses at this node included Burgess Hardware, Potter's Hatchery and Feed Store, Dooley Pharmacy, C. R. Young Five and Dime and Glencliff Dairy. These busineses provided goods and services to residents as well as motorists passing through the area.
Commercial development of S. Quanah (sometimes spelled
"Quannah") Avenue between W. 21st Street and W. 22nd
Place took off after World War II as businesses relocated
from the older commercial center in the 1700 block to this
newer area.
OTASCO (Oklahoma Tire and Supply Company) was one such
business. Founded in Okmulgee in 1918 as a retail outlet for
tires and auto accessories, the growing company moved its
headquarters to Tulsa in 1925. It had 34 stores across the
state by 1936, including OTASCO No. 7 at 1723 S. Quanah.
By the mid-1950s, OTASCO No. 7 had moved to the corner
of W. 22nd Street and S. Quanah. Shepherd's Department
Store and Community State Bank also relocated.
Other long-standing businesses at this node included
Burgess Hardware, Potter's Hatchery & Feed Store, Dooley
Pharmacy, C. R. Young Five & Dime and Glencliff Dairy.
These busineses provided goods and services to residents
as well as motorists passing through the area.
Erected 2019 by Tulsa Route 66 Commission. (Marker Number 23.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the U.S. Route 66 series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1700.
Location. 36° 7.756′ N, 96°
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0.408′ W. Marker is in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in Tulsa County. Marker is at the intersection of Southwest Boulevard and West 23rd Street, on the right when traveling north on Southwest Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Southwest Boulevard, Tulsa OK 74107, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. Quanah Retail Center Marker at a current gas station.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, October 22, 2019
3. The view north on Southwest Boulevard.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 5, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 244 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on November 5, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
