Deco District in Tulsa in Tulsa County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)

Tulsey Town Overpass

Photographed By Jason Voigt, April 7, 2021

1. Tulsey Town Overpass Marker

Inscription. On the land beneath this overpass and 200 ft. east, 200 ft. west and 200 ft. south, Tulsa's first business buildings were constructed in 1882

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Frisco Depot
H.C. & J.M. Hall Store
Tulsa House Hotel
Reed & Perryman
Store and Post Office
Jeff Archer Store

(supplementary plaque:)

This marker was unveiled on August 12, 1982, Tulsa's "official" 100th birthday. Tulsa Locomotion was the title of the year-long celebration.

Erected 1982 by Tulsa County Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is August 12, 1982.

Location. 36° 9.323′ N, 95° 59.534′ W. Marker is in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in Tulsa County. It is in the Deco District. Marker is at the intersection of East 1st Street and South Main Street, on the right when traveling west on East 1st Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7 E 1st St, Tulsa OK 74103, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Warner Brothers Marker (here, next to this marker); The J.M. & H.C. Hall Mercantile Company (here, next to this marker); Tulsa Union Depot (about

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600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tulsa (about 800 feet away); Electricity for Tulsa (about 800 feet away); The Green Book (approx. 0.3 miles away); Blue Dome District (approx. 0.3 miles away); Philtower Building (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tulsa.

Photographed By Jason Voigt, April 7, 2021

2. Tulsey Town Overpass Marker

Markers are next to other plaques at the corner of Main and 1st Streets. Both are on the right.

Photographed By Jason Voigt, April 7, 2021

3. Tulsey Town Overpass Marker

Supplementary marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 251 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 21, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. 2, 3. submitted on April 20, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.