Tulsa in Tulsa County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)
Tulsa Auto Court
8833 East Admiral Place
Photographed By Jason Voigt, April 8, 2021
1. Tulsa Auto Court Marker
When Route 66 was originally established in 1926, it came into Tulsa from the east on 11th Street but turned north on Mingo Road for one mile and continued into town on Federal Drive (now Admiral Place). Although the Tulsa Auto Court was established in the 1950s - long after Highway 66 was re-aligned to take 11th Street all the way into downtown - it joined a host of other automobile-and-traveler related businesses that were established during those early Mother Road years. The neon sign out front was a vibrant way to encourage people to stop for the night. Originally owned and operated by Mrs. Charles Wyatt, this motel also featured wall furnaces, full tile bathrooms, and kitchenettes. It continued to be known as the Tulsa Auto Court until 1989.Erected 2020 by Tulsa Route 66 Commission and Vision 2025.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the U.S. Route 66 series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.
Location. 36° 8.445′ N, 96°
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Will Rogers Motor Court (here, next to this marker); Oil Capital Motel (a few steps from this marker); West Tulsa (approx. ¼ mile away); Tulsa's 11th Street Bridge (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Tulsa's 11th Street Bridge (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Bridge that Saved Tulsa (approx. 0.3 miles away); "East Meets West" (approx. 0.3 miles away); Cyrus Stevens Avery (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tulsa.
Also see . . . Route 66 Neon Sign Park Takes Shape in Tulsa (article). Published on 8/19/2020 by Route66news.com, this article is about the Neon Sign Park, also known as Southwest Avery Plaza. Three long-gone Route 66 businesses' signs were in the process of being restored and placed near the old Historic 11th Street Bridge. Signs were cleaned and installed during the summer of 2020. A "lights on" event was hosted by the City of Tulsa in September 2020. (Submitted on April 21, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
Photographed By Jason Voigt, April 8, 2021
2. Tulsa Auto Court Marker
Located at Route 66 Neon Sign Park.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 21, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 21, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 230 times since then and 96 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 21, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
