tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86155067673984641432024-02-20T01:33:17.884-08:00Tulsa Foundation for Architecturederekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957060871901325054noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8615506767398464143.post-80736042853774218212011-04-20T11:03:00.000-07:002011-04-20T11:10:59.777-07:00TFA Member Appreciation Reception<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDqDI_L9S5ieXpoehWltVV7McgwvxIF0OJvWVLXmol2tP135ZszKcjlTepNVZDkB03Qct1EWbrssN9-finDSPiqL6eqiW3rasnCVksQZ9kpGIgx03Q2OW8fOgXEDjXKorx0NmhvAek7UA/s1600/gartner.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 222px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDqDI_L9S5ieXpoehWltVV7McgwvxIF0OJvWVLXmol2tP135ZszKcjlTepNVZDkB03Qct1EWbrssN9-finDSPiqL6eqiW3rasnCVksQZ9kpGIgx03Q2OW8fOgXEDjXKorx0NmhvAek7UA/s320/gartner.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597729885067744018" /></a><br /><div><p style="color: rgb(109, 110, 112); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 12px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; line-height: 18px; "><br /></p><p style="color: rgb(109, 110, 112); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 12px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; line-height: 18px; ">Please join us for a TFA Membership Appreciation Reception celebrating National Preservation Month at the Gartner House, designed in 1926 by noted Tulsa architect Donald McCormick, FAIA.</p><p style="color: rgb(109, 110, 112); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 12px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; line-height: 18px; ">For those not familiar with Donald McCormick, he is responsible for a large number of iconic Tulsa buildings and residences. From the traditional (Grace Lutheran Church, Southern Hills Country Club, Cascia Hall) to the modern (the Page Belcher Federal Building, the Flint Steel Building, and the demolished Dowell/Helmerich & Payne Building), McCormick’s work in Tulsa spanned six decades and included over 200 residences, with the J.L. Gartner Residence being his first commission.</p><p style="color: rgb(109, 110, 112); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 12px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; line-height: 18px; ">Originally from Pennsylvania, McCormick was in Tulsa supervising the construction of the First Methodist Church, which McCormick’s employer, the architectural firm of Charles W. Bolton, designed. McCormick decided to stay in Tulsa and establish his own architectural practice after Mr. & Mrs. J.L. Gartner commissioned him to design their home on East 21st Place in 1926. One of the interesting things about the design of the house is its unique and unusual floor plan that is still extremely functional.</p><p style="color: rgb(109, 110, 112); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 12px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; line-height: 18px; ">Because the McCormick Collection is one of our major collections in the archives, we have all the original drawings for the Gartner House. Here are a couple images of the home’s unique floor plan.</p></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5KlvNTy5T_Jc1SLOcuq2w8LPc8XqSgLa4wnsg0SOUwtCtuVFykbCaAKHafiB9Kv2D__0-UzfiJ8CxNH-7M12dEHOnEyUq74EdeC_hApT0SSmyYTqWrJdyCpUestLeSHnoHQQxq3cc4w8/s1600/first.gif" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 168px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5KlvNTy5T_Jc1SLOcuq2w8LPc8XqSgLa4wnsg0SOUwtCtuVFykbCaAKHafiB9Kv2D__0-UzfiJ8CxNH-7M12dEHOnEyUq74EdeC_hApT0SSmyYTqWrJdyCpUestLeSHnoHQQxq3cc4w8/s320/first.gif" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597729759634802626" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjojExG3AA_Q-biWaovLROxC5ji5r43la46kgKo0xLNeq_-x-Xf-B41tbNVP6SMrMCzaH6B0H_SaxaNPNSrQ2_92q-sDMuNNIar011LctlkvbvKkoIehT9kegDoMpBPJfLzKt5j3Mf6dl4/s1600/second.gif" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 168px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjojExG3AA_Q-biWaovLROxC5ji5r43la46kgKo0xLNeq_-x-Xf-B41tbNVP6SMrMCzaH6B0H_SaxaNPNSrQ2_92q-sDMuNNIar011LctlkvbvKkoIehT9kegDoMpBPJfLzKt5j3Mf6dl4/s320/second.gif" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597729715212611842" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><u><br /></u></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><u><br /></u></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span"><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 12px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; "><br /></p><p style="color: rgb(109, 110, 112); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 12px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; line-height: 18px; "><br /></p><p style="color: rgb(109, 110, 112); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 12px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; line-height: 18px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal; "></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 12px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; line-height: 18px; "><br /></p><p></p></span>derekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957060871901325054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8615506767398464143.post-57942338509373924152010-11-09T09:04:00.000-08:002010-11-09T11:00:22.972-08:00John Brooks Walton Book Signing<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; border-collapse: collapse; "><p style="line-height: 19px; margin-left: 16px; margin-right: 10px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Join the Tulsa Foundation for Architecture and John Brooks Walton for a very special evening FREE to current TFA members to celebrate the publication of Walton's latest book, <i>Tomorrow's Historic Tulsa</i></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" > </span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" >Homes</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" >. Mr. Walton </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span"></span><span class="Apple-style-span">will be available to sign copies of the book and answer questions.</span></span></p><p style="line-height: 19px; margin-left: 16px; margin-right: 10px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" >The book-signing will be held in a private residence featured in the book with local architect Brian Lloyd Freese, AIA, on hand to discuss the home's design. Light refreshments, including wines from Girouard Vines, will be provided.</span></span></p><p style="line-height: 19px; margin-left: 16px; margin-right: 10px; "></p><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" > </span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" >Date: </span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" >Thursday, November 18, 2010</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" > </span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" >Time: </span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" >5:30-7:30pm</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" > </span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" >Location:</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" > <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=12336+S+49th+West+Avenue&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=49.223579,79.013672&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=12336+S+49th+W+Ave,+Sapulpa,+Creek,+Oklahoma+74066&t=h&z=16">12336 S. 49th W. Ave.</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" > </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" >Free for current TFA members, book $30</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" > </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" >$35 for non-members, includes book</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" > </span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" >RSVP/Questions:</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" > Call Lee Anne at 583.5550 or laz@tulsaarchitecture.com</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" > </span></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" >Space is limited to 60 guests</span></i></span></li></ul></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIRU-5tXFSmuptPtFJu2SXl-t7gFc5BIbTiabiHqPKTlOEiRSi4oBuYsACYDvMvpcPci_cfQhk-iwq6NYGftE4RdSCxRtK0NCtNS7gIvFBE8-76fG4tKUnQYwKnROgbwzYDTJu3YCqEDk/s1600/011+Sellers+Residence+Exterior+Side.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGiPDN5PCPU2G6xwpphY8au5Q1-kaSiJXK349RVBIJSszTC9LB7rPo-3WSfdx0KPX3r-V2GI8hLyBrVCC2A-3ZfzSrFkMVyOiFdddisaS4PpBx97YztOjPfgKx3uYakTGq_ceV3pDI-Bw/s320/005+Sellers+Residence+Exterior+Rear.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537625077783982738" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUKoiSyN_WLHdwShyRegegBIvH0hAnpkBGM8kaPr_C4M7JaWX6T98M6IPhNZSIBvEay3jTUcN9Avxj3eoqx8E8PFlve4HZRWtQo1_PYCvzj09-ugkf7qlbWY4AgZ2XNZMHGSv2YRdMZAY/s1600/003+Sellers+Residence+Exterior+Front.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUKoiSyN_WLHdwShyRegegBIvH0hAnpkBGM8kaPr_C4M7JaWX6T98M6IPhNZSIBvEay3jTUcN9Avxj3eoqx8E8PFlve4HZRWtQo1_PYCvzj09-ugkf7qlbWY4AgZ2XNZMHGSv2YRdMZAY/s320/003+Sellers+Residence+Exterior+Front.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537625067222755250" /></a><i><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i>Photos by Ralph Cole</i></span></div></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(1, 1, 1); "><p style="line-height: 19px; margin-left: 16px; margin-right: 10px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></p><p></p></span>derekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957060871901325054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8615506767398464143.post-42451589425310373372010-09-28T09:53:00.002-07:002010-09-28T12:28:05.782-07:00Powers of Ten Celebration: 5 Films + 5 Speakers<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEKauXTyeI4yQ8ElbJVl0FOgL6HAOkpMg-lAmQZ0L2-wwpv-yBv3DUqztilThGaKM7azQTWzcx1aQT5LjLPKXrcxyTAx1U42j1IY7ljFPW6n5goqABOIKEsmK_e7G1HG4ZusYtvozYIM0/s1600/10x10x10.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 130px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEKauXTyeI4yQ8ElbJVl0FOgL6HAOkpMg-lAmQZ0L2-wwpv-yBv3DUqztilThGaKM7azQTWzcx1aQT5LjLPKXrcxyTAx1U42j1IY7ljFPW6n5goqABOIKEsmK_e7G1HG4ZusYtvozYIM0/s400/10x10x10.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522047160204906786" /></a><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">TFA</span> is collaborating with <a href="http://www.moderntulsa.net/">Modern Tulsa</a> and <a href="http://www.philbrook.org/education/classes/classschedule.cfm?id=579"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Philbrook</span> Museum of Art</a> to celebrate the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Eames</span> film "<a href="http://powersof10.com/">Powers of Ten</a>." Although Charles and Ray <a href="http://www.eamesoffice.com/"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Eames</span></a> created "Powers of Ten" over 30 years ago, it is still very relevant today and an extremely useful tool in relating the importance of scale. In addition to the "Powers of Ten" film, we will be screening four other <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Eames</span> films, each with commentary from local aficionados on the impact of modern design in Tulsa. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Philbrook</span> will also be making a very exciting announcement you won't want to miss! <div><br /></div><div>Sunday, October 10, 2010</div><div>2:00 pm - 3:30 pm</div><div>Patti Johnson Wilson Hall, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Philbrook</span> Museum of Art </div><div>Free and open to the public</div><div><br /></div><div>RSVP to the event on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=118043814918472"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Facebook</span></a></div><div> </div>derekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957060871901325054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8615506767398464143.post-84399756399320638192010-08-31T10:40:00.000-07:002010-09-02T13:41:35.119-07:00119 Downtown Tour<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuGO2wbAXZWw1MTfg4ttWTIoO-7adatJGMSf9H3TwYkuDojTOU7k3boDB8LXjcO4_uuYnlLVYwuApoDJQ0d0-PyTnbLOgzzTaBtXaBwyO6TEKBTk9xIdfizdXTiWPGRUqQfPDUFmHPvzk/s1600/119evite.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 308px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuGO2wbAXZWw1MTfg4ttWTIoO-7adatJGMSf9H3TwYkuDojTOU7k3boDB8LXjcO4_uuYnlLVYwuApoDJQ0d0-PyTnbLOgzzTaBtXaBwyO6TEKBTk9xIdfizdXTiWPGRUqQfPDUFmHPvzk/s400/119evite.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512417498285163266" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br />The newest place to live in downtown Tulsa, </span><a href="http://119downtown.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">119 Downtown</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">, is having an open house and tour of the model apartment unit on Thursday, September 9th from 5-8pm. River City Development is the team behind 119 Downtown; River City Development is also responsible for the conversion of the </span><a href="http://www.philtower.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Philtower</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> to apartments. The </span><a href="http://www.themcintoshgroup.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">McIntosh Group</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> is the architectural firm doing the renovation while Pohlenz Cucine Moderne is designing all the kitchens. One thing that differentiates this project from other recent residential developments downtown is that the 119 units are for sale, not rent. Click <a href="http://119downtown.com/119_Downtown_Tulsa_Image_Gallery.html">here</a> for some great images and renderings of the project. </span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Located on the northwest corner of 6th and Cincinnati, </span><a href="http://www.tulsaarchitecture.com/architects/senter.shtml"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Leon B. Senter</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> designed the building in 1949. Originally constructed as the Stanolind Building, it has also been referred to as AMOCO East, the 502 Building, the Towercade, and most commonly the Service Pipeline Building. In addition to the 119 Building, Senter also designed many other prominent Tulsa buildings, such as the Fire Alarm Building, the Philcade, the downtown YMCA, and Will Rogers High School. Although not as flamboyantly art deco as some of Senter's early work in Tulsa (like the fire Alarm Building and Philcade), the 119 Building is an excellent example of late deco in Tulsa that also includes many mid-century modern details. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">The tour on Thursday, September 9 from 5-8pm is free and open to the public. For more information and to RSVP, call 918.582.0200. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:arial;">(Please note that this is not a TFA event.)</span></div>derekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957060871901325054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8615506767398464143.post-35427690754764798942010-08-17T08:32:00.000-07:002010-08-17T08:49:41.192-07:00Meet ModernTulsa<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif_mWK-5XL5PP02AQ0sSL_nU-iY_LS2zke8RbRUQkfayHw-dCAX4Q6T4NlZUSnwlMYADlqyHhBRrFt9vl-4QQs2dojzZ4VEEVRbBF_HXsKEKUTaY7fwrBldJ1TtlEB9O4sCWu0uqmoeag/s1600/meetmodblog.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 252px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif_mWK-5XL5PP02AQ0sSL_nU-iY_LS2zke8RbRUQkfayHw-dCAX4Q6T4NlZUSnwlMYADlqyHhBRrFt9vl-4QQs2dojzZ4VEEVRbBF_HXsKEKUTaY7fwrBldJ1TtlEB9O4sCWu0uqmoeag/s400/meetmodblog.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506405885841675010" /></a><br /><p class="MsoNormal">Think Art Deco is the only architecture Tulsa has to offer?<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Think again.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Tulsa’s collection of Mid-Century Modern architecture is just as impressive as the classic buildings from the Roaring Twenties.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>So often, post war modernism is easily misunderstood and dismissed as “too new” to be considered historic, when in fact most mid-century buildings are nearing the standard 50-year-old mark, if they haven’t already.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal">You’ll have an opportunity to view images and architectural drawings of some of Tulsa’s best modern architecture on Thursday, August 26 from 5:30pm-8:30pm.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Modern Tulsa, an organization of the Tulsa Foundation for Architecture, will host <i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">Meet ModernTulsa</i> at the TFA archives in the Kennedy Building, 321 S. Boston.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>On display will be architectural drawings, renderings, photographs, and architectural periodicals celebrating Tulsa’s mid-century architecture.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>The evening will also serve as an opportunity to get to know the people behind Modern Tulsa working to preserve Tulsa’s recent past.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Meet and mingle with others interested in Tulsa’s modern architecture, enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres and wine, browse the archives, toast the modern gems we’ve lost and celebrate the survivors.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span></p>derekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957060871901325054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8615506767398464143.post-26614098851198856852010-07-15T08:21:00.000-07:002010-07-15T08:51:37.140-07:00Downtown Living Celebration 2010<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ60iJCFfPNg9YHM7vQpMIklelsyCqR-2IfaU4dHlv5pxFy8jy6iujeBBo6Tmt91JpCZ0wxZxyvWr3EuqUptMOGNPfcH_GiFS4MQvAVJbKDhI45jJ_Se6yrVGp75RfH2CcwD_oD5Vn1vk/s1600/IMG_3728.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ60iJCFfPNg9YHM7vQpMIklelsyCqR-2IfaU4dHlv5pxFy8jy6iujeBBo6Tmt91JpCZ0wxZxyvWr3EuqUptMOGNPfcH_GiFS4MQvAVJbKDhI45jJ_Se6yrVGp75RfH2CcwD_oD5Vn1vk/s200/IMG_3728.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494160812127270130" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0JpsrmXpsKCyGDVfiYgE0clvkGFiQh5nJETLSrgZyr4T032DHwis5ZgMg-XPaZoVTbIurVbnPL1cxPYz9ci48LXuDz8UeBOoB2lMhTfRZ0d7vm3nKu8P0TulpP_xhXp9XGVcmA9v57S4/s1600/IMG_3715.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0JpsrmXpsKCyGDVfiYgE0clvkGFiQh5nJETLSrgZyr4T032DHwis5ZgMg-XPaZoVTbIurVbnPL1cxPYz9ci48LXuDz8UeBOoB2lMhTfRZ0d7vm3nKu8P0TulpP_xhXp9XGVcmA9v57S4/s200/IMG_3715.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494160806253415602" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlAkltolEko1gH18CViirwf9TP2NFu6WyEjHKeR1i7o25roge0DaZsCLeEpiCR4bQYZa90d-aPHPutoPjlQcuE_FZ2KjZ7xqw_484HT_CMRcbD_pEwafikFrmKElrwbBOZVBFVCNxJ7PE/s1600/IMG_3696.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlAkltolEko1gH18CViirwf9TP2NFu6WyEjHKeR1i7o25roge0DaZsCLeEpiCR4bQYZa90d-aPHPutoPjlQcuE_FZ2KjZ7xqw_484HT_CMRcbD_pEwafikFrmKElrwbBOZVBFVCNxJ7PE/s200/IMG_3696.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494160795654623538" /></a><br />You are not going to want to miss tomorrow's Downtown Living Celebration. We will feature three outstanding sites, each with its own style and spectacular view of downtown Tulsa. The celebration will be a progressive party with wine from Girouard Vines, beer from McNellie's, and hors d'oeuvres from Elote, Ti Amo, Impressions Restaurant, Center 1 Market, and sushi from Yokozua. Tickets are $40 for current TFA members, $50 for not-yet members and may be purchased at Dwelling Spaces, 119 S. Detroit, or by calling TFA at 583.5550. Here are a few pictures I took two weeks ago when we had our walk-through at the Mayo Building. And yes, we will be able to hang out on the roof and enjoy the view!derekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957060871901325054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8615506767398464143.post-85213705843261138112010-06-24T10:52:00.000-07:002010-06-25T07:31:58.282-07:00The Robert Lawton Jones House<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsnzVShpkUBlDbd5nq7RG7_y_J5RgighePyf2HKTEVcwgCGgJVsKuntmQlwmocP9w23r4WrK51KLGMTOIVU-mG389WBMt9FcuzxZ9886SsQVtE51209ZzetYFiC5-FfV4vi2-upCbogzg/s1600/archive010a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 246px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsnzVShpkUBlDbd5nq7RG7_y_J5RgighePyf2HKTEVcwgCGgJVsKuntmQlwmocP9w23r4WrK51KLGMTOIVU-mG389WBMt9FcuzxZ9886SsQVtE51209ZzetYFiC5-FfV4vi2-upCbogzg/s320/archive010a.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486429066426489122" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRvkpuKq1tg5jmQSdjUduEXKqSq5eAMir0FGlKDQGwGOHPFNAnBa1ouNBmLYwwHrlfpyMvapzJOn_u7K7gDm7ILh02izrJyTOUE59FFCnIUe0ug60VZgt7eSMUV4L5DhbQcHZkQugm1jI/s1600/jones2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 258px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRvkpuKq1tg5jmQSdjUduEXKqSq5eAMir0FGlKDQGwGOHPFNAnBa1ouNBmLYwwHrlfpyMvapzJOn_u7K7gDm7ILh02izrJyTOUE59FFCnIUe0ug60VZgt7eSMUV4L5DhbQcHZkQugm1jI/s320/jones2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486428981605207986" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZA6S297EW6Mpzp8LgGnUmqeQ_JSBsn2SsDRrx8fiyeCFFdnEM1-qU3-v00F14c5iY6QqlDJZRS9aGRUa8WpPSczvLVSU7AEf9AJli2THXZyxftGCllVo1OePxAJB7NvHCnecZCcM1yvc/s1600/6r.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 227px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZA6S297EW6Mpzp8LgGnUmqeQ_JSBsn2SsDRrx8fiyeCFFdnEM1-qU3-v00F14c5iY6QqlDJZRS9aGRUa8WpPSczvLVSU7AEf9AJli2THXZyxftGCllVo1OePxAJB7NvHCnecZCcM1yvc/s320/6r.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486428656789753378" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Qr1hhblkRPoou9tuQeuij-gK0Vb81fhvPwuNRjkELVISiV1d1XEcI_EZdhwnnyygx2vhq2GBQrR9bU6snclG7tNjqqPlgJf58LRCNq0gEBgsivB4sPCnzIe0G0Ia820LuEUzIECg3SQ/s1600/9r.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 248px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Qr1hhblkRPoou9tuQeuij-gK0Vb81fhvPwuNRjkELVISiV1d1XEcI_EZdhwnnyygx2vhq2GBQrR9bU6snclG7tNjqqPlgJf58LRCNq0gEBgsivB4sPCnzIe0G0Ia820LuEUzIECg3SQ/s320/9r.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486428577196898418" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXBGCl_LlcD19YrFQasdyumiu5ATXmdbMtZgiX0imzdqZAXLrzYBlNRuEU_Pk15RZguW1Qmw1V4129yUwRkuAR4oRy9mW44eA4MJJkQUupLAqygsB10Jnf5iV2DJSVO1VDXC1B2V25Lrc/s1600/8r.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 227px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXBGCl_LlcD19YrFQasdyumiu5ATXmdbMtZgiX0imzdqZAXLrzYBlNRuEU_Pk15RZguW1Qmw1V4129yUwRkuAR4oRy9mW44eA4MJJkQUupLAqygsB10Jnf5iV2DJSVO1VDXC1B2V25Lrc/s320/8r.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486428468012751250" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2u6vkC4vGObtxHzhUUDFpz_g0oZWCcD52L_vH9UkeBxbQlFP-iFByt4qo2utBZlkK6b0HL6Q05A69wH_eOYqpccpoho5hIvZaJtNIjxAgCKDWDBIiB3gfHro8iRD2-0iFaURQ8flczNA/s1600/7r.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 227px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2u6vkC4vGObtxHzhUUDFpz_g0oZWCcD52L_vH9UkeBxbQlFP-iFByt4qo2utBZlkK6b0HL6Q05A69wH_eOYqpccpoho5hIvZaJtNIjxAgCKDWDBIiB3gfHro8iRD2-0iFaURQ8flczNA/s320/7r.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486428282490419538" /></a><br />The Oklahoma Interior Design Coalition is holding an open house at one of Tulsa's most famous homes, the Jones House, today from 2 - 7:30pm with a $10 donation at the door. <a href="http://www.tulsaarchitecture.com/architects/jones.shtml">Robert Lawton Jones</a>, who helped found the Tulsa architectural firm of Murray Jones Murray, designed the house as his personal residence in 1959. In addition to the Jones House, Murray Jones Murray designed many of Tulsa's iconic mid-century buildings including the Tulsa International Airport, First Place Tower, Center Plaza Apartments, and the Texaco Office Building.<div><br /></div><div>The house is <a href="http://tulsapreservationcommission.org/nationalregister/buildings/index.pl?id=24">cited</a> as the first International Style residence built in Oklahoma and includes many hallmarks of modern design. Jones studied under Mies van der Rohe as a graduate student at the Illinois Institute of Technology and later attended the Technical University in Karlsruhe, Germany on a Fullbright Grant after graduate school.<br /><div><br /></div><div>Not only has the house been featured in numerous architectural publications in the U.S. (most notably <i>Arts & Architecture </i>in July 1960) but the house was also featured in a couple European publications as well, <i>Bauen + Wohnen</i> in January 1961 and <i>Schoner Wohnen</i> in September 1963. </div><div><br /></div><div>Another distinction the Jones House hold is that it was <u>individually</u> listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2001 when the house was only 42 years old. This is especially significant for a few reasons. First, the house was deemed significant enough to be listed individually and not simply as a contributing structure in a historic district. Secondly, the architect is still living. Thirdly, the house was listed before it was 50 years old, which is generally the accepted age for structures to be considered eligible for listing. </div><div><br /></div><div>Here are a few pages from the various publications. If you'd like to see some contemporary photos of the house and for more info about the open house, check out the <a href="http://www.tulsaworld.com/scene/article.aspx?subjectid=41&articleid=20100624_41_D1_TheRob824664">article</a> in today's Tulsa World. Or see it for yourself this evening! The house is located at 1916 E. 47th St. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div></div>derekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957060871901325054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8615506767398464143.post-18345728691894781652010-06-16T11:32:00.000-07:002010-06-16T11:36:38.413-07:00Lee Anne Zeigler to Speak at Tulsa Press Club<span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 16px; font-family:'Lucida Grande', Helvetica, Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">The Executive Director of the Tulsa Foundation for Architecture Lee Anne Zeigler will be the guest for the Page One speaker series June 17 at the Tulsa Press Club. She will discuss TFA's efforts to revitalize downtown.<p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 15px; ">A non-profit organization started in 1995, TFA seeks to bring vibrancy to downtown Tulsa, advocating for future development and encouraging preservation of the built environment.</p><p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 15px; ">In TFA's 15 years, downtown has seen dramatic changes, from the BOK Center, to OneOK Field, to the Brady Arts District. Programs and incentives for building owners, such as historic tax credits, low income housing tax credits, fire suppression grants, and the International Existing Building Code have helped make these projects possible.</p><p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 15px; ">Zeigler will discuss the pioneers who took advantage of these incentives and the benefits Tulsans experience due to TFA's vision.</p><p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 15px; ">Zeigler has a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences and a Master of Science in Landscape Architecture and Horticulture. Her experience includes landscape and architectural design, urban planning, and providing support to the historic preservation community as a former Mayoral appointee, and as staff to the Tulsa Preservation Commission. In addition, Zeigler has completed extensive training in archival methods and practices administered by the Oklahoma Department of Libraries as part of a grant that qualified the TFA Archives as a "Model Archival Organization," recognized by the National Historic Records Advisory Board. She has also completed all four of the National Trust for Historic Preservation's Preservation Leadership Training programs.</p><p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 15px; ">Page One Luncheons are open to the public. Cost is $15 for Press Club members and $20 for non-members. Lunch service starts at 11:15 a.m. and the presentation begins at noon. A question and answer session will follow. RSVP today to mail@tulsapressclub.com.</p></span>derekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957060871901325054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8615506767398464143.post-36837023955364531202010-06-15T09:03:00.000-07:002010-06-15T13:39:10.970-07:00NTHP Launches @homeLast week, the National Trust for Historic Preservation launched <a href="http://athomenation.org/">@home</a>, an online community for people who love their homes. @home will provide people with an opportunity to share ideas, resources, pictures, home improvement tips, and more with others from across the country. Currently, only four people from the entire state of Oklahoma have joined. So, if you love your home and would like to share its history with like-minded individuals, join @home!<div> </div>derekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957060871901325054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8615506767398464143.post-90306504532672688342010-05-25T14:23:00.000-07:002010-05-26T12:18:00.231-07:00Historic Tax Credits in Danger<p class="MsoNormal">As you may or may not know, up until now, the State of Oklahoma provides income tax credits for certified rehabilitations on investments in designated historic buildings statewide. This state credit has generated millions of dollars of reinvestment to revitalize vacant and underdeveloped buildings, generating jobs and increased tax revenues. However, the state legislature has recently put a moratorium on this tax credit via SB 1267. If this tax credit is not reinstated, it could have a huge impact on the future development of downtown Tulsa. </p><p class="MsoNormal">The restoration of these historic buildings might not have been possible without the use of historic tax credits:</p> <ul style="MARGIN-TOP: 0in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal">The Mayo Hotel; </li><li class="MsoNormal">The Mayo Building; </li><li class="MsoNormal">The Philtower Lofts; </li><li class="MsoNormal">The Atlas Courtyard by Marriott; </li><li class="MsoNormal">The Tribune Lofts; and </li><li class="MsoNormal">The Hotel Ambassador. </li></ul> <p class="MsoNormal">There are at least seven additional projects currently in the works in downtown Tulsa that may cease to happen due to the suspension of Historic Tax Credits. </p><p class="MsoNormal">I ask that you please either write an original email or simply copy and paste the form letter below and contact <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=x4fu6udab.0.0.g5t5umdab.0&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ok.gov%2Fgovernor%2Fmessage.php" target="_blank">Governor Brad Henry</a>. For more information on the impact of historic tax credits, visit <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=x4fu6udab.0.0.g5t5umdab.0&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.preservationok.org%2FHelp_Save_the_Tax_Credit.html" target="_blank">Preservation Oklahoma</a>. </p><p class="MsoNormal">The reinstatement of these tax credits is vital to the revitalization of our downtown! <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Governor Henry, </p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><blockquote>I am writing to express my opposition to the recent suspension of the Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit, via Senate Bill 1267. I feel that a reinstatement of this credit is vital to the preservation and revitalization of not only downtown Tulsa, but to the Tulsa Community as a whole. The incentive to preserve our historic structures is imperative for many reasons. The unique architecture of Tulsa is a testament to our rich and diverse heritage. To see these buildings sitting empty strikes me as both a waste of history and resources. In an environmental context, we need to emphasize the importance of reusing and repurposing our existing resources. To let these buildings decay is a waste of man power, materials, and not to mention, architectural ingenuity and integrity. I can confidently say that a thriving downtown community is important to me. It is not only important to those of us who grew up here and continue to live here now, but also to the intellectual and creative talent from elsewhere that so many local organizations and businesses are striving to attract and retain in the Tulsa community. I urge you to reconsider the suspension of the Oklahoma Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit.</blockquote><p></p>derekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957060871901325054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8615506767398464143.post-67212496106597464902010-05-14T07:44:00.001-07:002010-05-14T07:46:06.310-07:00Member Appreciation ReceptionCheck out today's <a href="http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?subjectid=11&articleid=20100514_11_A3_TeTlaF377842">Tulsa World</a> for an article about our Member Appreciation Reception tonight at the Comma House!derekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957060871901325054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8615506767398464143.post-9664088028780561032010-05-07T12:59:00.000-07:002010-05-07T13:11:57.156-07:00TFA Member Appreciation Reception<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEileJe8UkP5niKc2FdlmQ5dfrEHfzRnk_Z54V-OLQo5SlXykZYOADdij_U9momQhSBdBJklGkZ3E3Qrc02V5pnsREYJR5mAq7KDpqkSZBr0nL_pIAa1dvZNWaVZ7YNeBcqDSqIeupJxtIA/s1600/commainvite_Page_2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEileJe8UkP5niKc2FdlmQ5dfrEHfzRnk_Z54V-OLQo5SlXykZYOADdij_U9momQhSBdBJklGkZ3E3Qrc02V5pnsREYJR5mAq7KDpqkSZBr0nL_pIAa1dvZNWaVZ7YNeBcqDSqIeupJxtIA/s320/commainvite_Page_2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468623090674888914" /></a><br />We're only one week away from the TFA/ModernTulsa Member Appreciation Reception at the Comma House! If you're not a current TFA member or if you need to renew your membership, you can join online <a href="https://secure2.convio.net/nthp/site/Donation2?idb=85609870&df_id=3200&3200.donation=form1&JServSessionIdr004=numhje7vd3.app239a">here</a> or by calling our office at 583.5550. You will also be able to join/renew at the event. Hope to see you there!derekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957060871901325054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8615506767398464143.post-8749351175629358232010-04-22T08:14:00.000-07:002010-04-28T05:13:57.947-07:00Charles Ward's Comma House<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnK5E_amvmB_Xkjm0awwnhK1klyzv9YXQ_PlL7MIh-xkAfnfwr9eUKULqU2peVrbOWSuOXGsw_Z5dLuNJAi0m8-Nbge8v1OiEAu3KehC9USux6zrWE1gNEcbrOPL17hyvbWRons0eeEu8/s1600/exterior1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 216px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnK5E_amvmB_Xkjm0awwnhK1klyzv9YXQ_PlL7MIh-xkAfnfwr9eUKULqU2peVrbOWSuOXGsw_Z5dLuNJAi0m8-Nbge8v1OiEAu3KehC9USux6zrWE1gNEcbrOPL17hyvbWRons0eeEu8/s320/exterior1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464885272352843842" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnRA-BReVYgUvqLmPj3xXigRUjzpq6q27MyNI6I_e1NKWld-P2LJG4TUk85tDlbgroa54Thf9Y4ASzdJoEYv7RariZzGo0OkuWbkwBw2ZQAUKd79aE1h_I3SYSJkDHHcU8JWpjitZlvJY/s1600/paper1a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 261px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnRA-BReVYgUvqLmPj3xXigRUjzpq6q27MyNI6I_e1NKWld-P2LJG4TUk85tDlbgroa54Thf9Y4ASzdJoEYv7RariZzGo0OkuWbkwBw2ZQAUKd79aE1h_I3SYSJkDHHcU8JWpjitZlvJY/s320/paper1a.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464885149140762274" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirgEFs8cdBNEGRAEVxC_FEPC-WZSwQ-IpZIhwybGqmyyJFdD2e-lYc6beoV0zZwD2EUojvPwheXrhyCcbr3P-vrCeTKfVZtDXwuXyjFi-e0SATDCyQIXuByMWVrQAdvgtnn_hi3cSLdPg/s1600/paper2a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 195px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirgEFs8cdBNEGRAEVxC_FEPC-WZSwQ-IpZIhwybGqmyyJFdD2e-lYc6beoV0zZwD2EUojvPwheXrhyCcbr3P-vrCeTKfVZtDXwuXyjFi-e0SATDCyQIXuByMWVrQAdvgtnn_hi3cSLdPg/s320/paper2a.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464885130268505058" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><u><br /></u></span></div><br />Charles Ward designed the "Comma House" as his personal residence in 1963. The mid-century modern house is located at 7007 S. Delaware Pl. on a large, three-acre lot. Known as the Comma House because of its unusual shape, the home features four bedrooms and three bathrooms off a curved hallway with the circular theme repeated in the round living room. The home features many built-ins and a balcony off the living room with a great view to the southwest. The house was featured in the Tulsa Tribune's "Tulsans at Home" section back in 1964. Mr. Ward lived in the house until a few years ago when local preservationist Marty Newman purchased the home and placed historic easements on the property, ensuring that it will be preserved. <div><br /></div><div>Are you interested in seeing this truly one-of-a-kind, mid-century modern home for yourself? Well, you're in luck! The Tulsa Foundation for Architecture/Modern Tulsa will be holding a TFA member appreciation reception at the Comma House on May 14, 5:30-8:30. Not only will you be able to enjoy the house, but Mr. Ward will also be there to say a few words about the design and history of the house and answer questions. TFA will also be honoring Mr.Ward for his contributions to Tulsa's built environment. The reception is free for current TFA members. So, if you're not a member or if you need to renew your membership, you can join online <a href="https://secure2.convio.net/nthp/site/Donation2?idb=1916214342&df_id=3200&3200.donation=form1&JServSessionIdr004=ba9lwzw133.app227a">here</a>, by calling 583-5550, or by paying at the event. </div>derekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957060871901325054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8615506767398464143.post-76845558420916565092010-03-17T07:40:00.000-07:002010-03-17T11:03:22.400-07:00Mod of the Moment II<span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(122, 122, 122); line-height: 21px; font-family:Georgia, Times, serif;"><p size="14px" color="transparent" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background- "><strong style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; ">modern</strong>tulsa is excited to announce its second mod of the moment. Join us Sunday March, 28th from 5 – 7 pm for drinks, refreshments, music and modern design at a 1956 Jack Hudson designed mid-century modern home located at the 1546 East 60th street. Located in Tulsa’s Southern Gardens, the house is the sister house of the 1956 Parade of Homes house”The Haven”, just a few doors down. Designed by Jack Hudson and built by Doran Johnson, “The Haven” offered more than comfortable and easy living, it offered safety from bombs and storms as well. The home was built with a reinforced concrete bomb-shelter that served as the hallway from the family and living rooms to the three bedrooms. Sound intriguing join us this Sunday to see it for yourself!</p><p size="14px" color="transparent" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background- ">Modern Tulsa would like to thank Aberson Exhibits and Center 1 Market for their generous sponsorship of this event</p></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh5R7nhJlUP3Fug1Qvxw84Og3NC1fwvRtntk38f7ZvZUsx9XqQvow4rMdr1ZzLMpFJ4PL2aNaI8UUQpir5OwvSspYxS8WSWxJju4uSwlT_YK4ObpJzdcAU1CcRUfzLPDY8F78tSAjlrAE/s1600-h/Haven.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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line-height: 21px; font-family:Georgia, Times, serif;font-size:14px;"><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><b><br /></b></p></span>derekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957060871901325054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8615506767398464143.post-89071691028521357232010-03-15T07:46:00.000-07:002010-03-15T07:51:59.831-07:00YMCA StoryBe sure to check out this <a href="http://www.ktul.com/news/stories/0310/716053_video.html?ref=newsstory">video</a> featuring TFA board members Shane Hood and Matt King discussing potential reuse possibilities of Tulsa's old YMCA.<div><br /></div><div><br /></div>derekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957060871901325054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8615506767398464143.post-21678594513894421632010-03-10T08:42:00.000-08:002010-03-11T11:49:18.294-08:00Old City Hall Update<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgExQE-qD66ywEOaHdoXfqzhDj77u2dTdqps-mEllJS0ct4-wiAKmPYPKwY91AI1N-YZRSA0MH59MQYJjpgf_6OATITjVyl_safzCB2dghTRPs1G5zBzMKRvEpG-vvF_SiXIbLzLWuWOn8/s1600-h/photo2+by+bob+hawks,+inc..JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 253px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgExQE-qD66ywEOaHdoXfqzhDj77u2dTdqps-mEllJS0ct4-wiAKmPYPKwY91AI1N-YZRSA0MH59MQYJjpgf_6OATITjVyl_safzCB2dghTRPs1G5zBzMKRvEpG-vvF_SiXIbLzLWuWOn8/s320/photo2+by+bob+hawks,+inc..JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447464601230290194" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(Photo by Bob Hawks, from the TFA Archives, circa 1969)</span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>It appears the Old City Hall and Francis Campbell City Council Building may avoid the wrecking ball after all. If you've seen the <a href="http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?subjectid=334&articleid=20100311_11_A1_Thecit704743">article</a> in today's Tulsa World, you already know that the Snyder family, who we have to thank for the renovation of The Mayo Hotel, has made an offer to purchase the Old City Hall building as well as the City Council Building with plans to convert the Old City Hall into a hotel and the Council Building into a restaurant. This is such great news as <a href="http://www.preservationok.org/">Preservation Oklahoma</a> named the entire Civic Center Plaza one of Oklahoma's most endangered places just last week. If the Snyder's plan becomes a reality it will be a huge success story for historic preservation in Tulsa as well as another indication that downtown is headed in the right direction. The Snynder's desire to renovate these mid-century buildings, rather than demolish them and start over, speaks volumes about how far preservation in Tulsa has come. It is easy to recognize the importance of a building like the Mayo Hotel, but it takes tremendous vision and an understanding of Tulsa's history to WANT to renovate a building like the Old City Hall, a building that so many people love to hate. Which is not to say it is not equally important as the Mayo Hotel or any of our art deco buildings, because it is just as important. And the fact that a proven developer, such as the Snyders, recognizes this is very encouraging for Tulsa's modern architecture and downtown. </div>derekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957060871901325054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8615506767398464143.post-10314864745163376632010-01-08T07:25:00.000-08:002010-01-08T07:27:10.787-08:005th Annual White Glove Open House<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY_aXy8syjJcK1oS34CehLioJk-pRfHHTsuYWpKSayi6zAvgl1hEJxePVO31UA23Umi55YbheFrXoWl4gsWGVg-TgL42AlqCwp183eKOk6HKups_JUh9AM-nYppZ-M64Z1lLefITyrA2A/s1600-h/Open_House_2010.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 142px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY_aXy8syjJcK1oS34CehLioJk-pRfHHTsuYWpKSayi6zAvgl1hEJxePVO31UA23Umi55YbheFrXoWl4gsWGVg-TgL42AlqCwp183eKOk6HKups_JUh9AM-nYppZ-M64Z1lLefITyrA2A/s320/Open_House_2010.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424390860808494402" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style=" ;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;">Mark your calendars and plan to attend the 5th Annual White Glove Open House at the TFA Archives, 321 South Boston, Lower Level 01, on January 19 (Tuesday) from 4:30-7:30 p.m. We will have light refreshments and encourage you to bring a friend – this event is free and open to the public. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style=" ;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span style=" ;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;">We will be celebrating the award of the prestigious Save America’s Treasures grant in the amount of $150,000 to preserve and conserve our special collections. The Tulsa Foundation for Architecture is thrilled to be the recipient of this very competitive grant and wants to share our enthusiasm with you, our supporters, and those who have entrusted the more than 35,000 architectural drawings, bound periodicals, books, and artifacts to our care.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></p></span>derekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957060871901325054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8615506767398464143.post-61792246150747512242009-10-23T09:44:00.000-07:002009-10-23T09:49:20.698-07:00Sixth Annual Foundation Awards<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx6m9LUoypWFlv2xjTT6FSZ6yQOkME00ZemTEWec2PcycZiNlad2z-YxSE-zpawulrhtct5oHMB20yi8oxn7XD6QF28cHRaX12lqQ0aYKh6V-WqUWbxu3z2bGDs-AY3Png-0dzOYFDpQM/s1600-h/2009+FA+Invitation_Page_1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 139px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx6m9LUoypWFlv2xjTT6FSZ6yQOkME00ZemTEWec2PcycZiNlad2z-YxSE-zpawulrhtct5oHMB20yi8oxn7XD6QF28cHRaX12lqQ0aYKh6V-WqUWbxu3z2bGDs-AY3Png-0dzOYFDpQM/s320/2009+FA+Invitation_Page_1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395838330782153090" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(106, 106, 106); line-height: 16px; font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:11px;"><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>The Tulsa Foundation for Architecture will host the Sixth Annual Foundation Awards on Thursday, October 29th from 5 - 7 PM in the Penthouse at the Mayo Hotel and Luxury Residences, 115 W. 5th St, 18th Floor. There will be free street parking available and valet parking at the Mayo Motor Inn for a nominal fee. The Mayo Hotel and Luxury Residences is the receipent of this year's Foundation Landmark Award and Jack Frank is the receipent of this year's Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award. Due to space limitations, please RSVP at 583.5550. You may also purchase tickets online <a href="http://www.tulsaarchitecture.com/store.shtml">here</a>.</span>derekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957060871901325054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8615506767398464143.post-20232520114799357922009-06-25T08:31:00.001-07:002009-06-25T08:32:01.619-07:00Third Annual Downtown Living Tour<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0FgzrVsx0yBSJZj56FtWjKowm_UEOHZa-W3Ol6jp4VYGzKie5kbk-4NDbPaaNd2wlBnWOdKbMlc14fkRGlVgk7diRX4bepkvb0MjiGFn-WlJUa9QMxio8OxpdekgdEjCxC8n91p2KXm0/s1600-h/DLT+2009+Invitation.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 294px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0FgzrVsx0yBSJZj56FtWjKowm_UEOHZa-W3Ol6jp4VYGzKie5kbk-4NDbPaaNd2wlBnWOdKbMlc14fkRGlVgk7diRX4bepkvb0MjiGFn-WlJUa9QMxio8OxpdekgdEjCxC8n91p2KXm0/s320/DLT+2009+Invitation.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351288215693322866" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(106, 106, 106); font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; ">As part of its mission to enhance Tulsa's livability and revitalize downtown, the TFA will host its Third Annual Downtown Living Tour, June 27 and 28, 2009. Five unique sites will be featured on the weekend tour and the T-Town Trolley will provide transportation to each site and is included with each tour ticket purchase. Tour hours are Saturday: 11 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and Sunday: 1:00-5:00 p.m. Single ticket: $20 or Two tickets for $35.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:100%;color:#6A6A6A;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:100%;color:#6A6A6A;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px;">To kick off the weekend tour, the TFA will host a Patron Party on Friday, June 25, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at a private residence near Third and Kenosha. Each Patron Party ticket includes two (2) tickets to the weekend Downtown Living Tour; food from local restaurants including Blue Dome Diner, Daily Grill, Elote Cafe and Catering, Impressions, Joe Momma's, and F.B. Oscar's Gastropub, with select wines from Girouard Vines and an assortment of beers from James E. McNellie's Public House. Patron Party Ticket: $50.</span></span></div>derekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957060871901325054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8615506767398464143.post-76294362160292160222009-06-05T11:51:00.000-07:002009-06-05T12:16:07.488-07:00Living in HiFi: Lortondale Home Tour<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoUNAxOCJ06LWuM0HjL4_RaF4Oiv_-WLEa2PHcqAC4NUcHxuSrp9JFi8tzGmyyLHXNv9MuxtFP5zLrEibw9KGtQt_YYsQ23tu5VGyC3X8n3sNTSDBi4qCCbzf4QcrQyNiEsSz_efwFkQo/s1600-h/LortondalePOSTER.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 207px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoUNAxOCJ06LWuM0HjL4_RaF4Oiv_-WLEa2PHcqAC4NUcHxuSrp9JFi8tzGmyyLHXNv9MuxtFP5zLrEibw9KGtQt_YYsQ23tu5VGyC3X8n3sNTSDBi4qCCbzf4QcrQyNiEsSz_efwFkQo/s320/LortondalePOSTER.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343918511497586642" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial;font-size:13px;"><p style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 16px; margin-right: 10px; "><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"Living in HiFi" will be an annual modern home tour hosted by the </span><a href="http://www.moderntulsa.net/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Modern Tulsa</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> committee of the </span><a href="http://www.tulsaarchitecture.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Tulsa Foundation for Architecture</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">. Focused on mid-century modern residential architecture, the tour will seek to promote an awareness and the preservation of this oft-overlooked and dismissed style of architecture. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /><br /></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"Living in HiFi" will premiere June 13th in the historic </span><a href="http://www.lortondale.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Lortondale Neighborhood</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Designed and built in 1954 by Tulsa duo Donald Honn (architect) and Howard Grubb (builder), the Lortondale Neighborhood was the recipient of a multitude of national design awards. The neighborhood was featured in an array of magazines including House and Home and Better Homes and Gardens. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /><br /></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">In recent years Lortondale has experienced something of a rebirth. A new generation of homeowners, interested in modern design, are snapping up the houses just as fast as they come on the market. After decades of neglect, many of the houses in the neighborhood are being restored to their former modern glory. Most importantly, the Lortondale Community is experiencing the same restoration. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /><br /></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">This year's tour seeks to convey the energy that is the Lortondale Neighborhood today. Featured are 6 houses in various stages of completion. From the beginning stages of a restoration to a virtually complete example of HiFi-modern bliss, this tour of Lortondale will show you what all the buzz is about. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /><br /></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 day-of. The tour will take place from 5:30 - 8:30 with an after party lasting from 8:30 -? </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /><br /></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Tickets are available for purchase at the following locations: </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /><br /></span><span><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Dwelling Spaces</span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">119 South Detroit </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /><br /></span><span><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Urban Furnishings</span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">3636 South Peoria </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /><br /></span><span><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Ida Red</span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">3346 South Peoria </span></span></p><p style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 16px; margin-right: 10px; "><span><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">TFA Architectural Archives</span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">321 South Boston, Suite #LL01 </span></span></p></span></div>derekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957060871901325054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8615506767398464143.post-53351679672186025422009-04-29T10:19:00.000-07:002009-04-29T12:41:23.032-07:00Old City Hall UpdateIn this week's <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Urban Tulsa Weekly, </span>there is an <a href="http://www.urbantulsa.com/gyrobase/Content?oid=oid:26936">article</a> about the future of the Old City Hall. There are a few interesting comments about the site, but nothing too shocking. Like I mentioned in the <a href="http://tulsafoundationforarchitecture.blogspot.com/2009/03/old-city-hall.html">previous post</a> about the Old City Hall, city officials are hoping the site will be developed into a "convention-class hotel." I don't know what a convention-class hotel is, but I am guessing it's a hotel designed around hosting conventions? Anyway, the City did not receive any official proposals by the March 31 deadline. Given the size of the proposed project, it is no surprise that the current economic situation is cited as one of the reasons for lack of interest in the site. Although, a few City Councilors believe the lack of interest is also due to the difficult nature of developing a site with the Central Library and the County Courthouse in close proximity and the deterioration of the plaza. While there is more bad news, there is also some good news; Mike Bunney, an economic development officer with the City, is quoted as saying that the City is open to adaptive reuse possibilities, meaning that the developer would reuse the existing building. The bad news is that Bunney also states that all the developers interested in the site have commented that the building will have to be razed. I suppose the positive side of this is that the City isn't planning on demolishing the building on the hopes that someone will develop the site, which is what often happened with urban renewal in the 1970s. Now, they are at least giving the developer the opportunity to use the existing building. Maybe someday the City will make adaptive reuse mandatory for redevelopment downtown. derekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957060871901325054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8615506767398464143.post-56398313954812653072009-04-08T08:42:00.000-07:002009-04-22T08:52:17.636-07:00Meadow Gold SignTulsa's historic Meadow Gold sign is finally going back up. For those that may not know, the Meadow Gold sign was a neon sign put up in the 1930s at 11th & Lewis by Meadow Gold Dairy, which is a brand that at one time was owned by Beatrice Foods. This project started back in 2004 when TFA was awarded a grant from the National Park Service Route 66 Corridor to restore the Meadow Gold sign, which was mounted on top of a small one-story building. Soon after the project began, ownership of the building (and sign) changed. The new owner soon made it clear he planned to demolish both the building and the sign. Through the efforts of the National Park Service, National Trust for Historic Preservation, Tulsa Foundation for Architecture, the Oklahoma Route 66 Association, and multiple articles about the endangered sign, funding was sought and awarded from the City of Tulsa's Vision 2025 initiative to save the historic sign. Tulsa Mayor Kathy Taylor will officiate the public dedication of the sign on May 22, lighting the sign for the first time since the 1970s. Here are a few pictures of the sign going back up. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh14T6luGtvNIyg35CwhfN2QukaLxvUMI47u4QIgzAIxdb_cL5EvNkFlyK9ji7WcYgILhh9_QD5m-PpwslyOhDXl6B-S8Lm9Sl0QwqD1I8xA-WnSXYCklBgLh88TdLS5rSzeG4hqkE0DN4/s1600-h/Mea.JPG"></a><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh14T6luGtvNIyg35CwhfN2QukaLxvUMI47u4QIgzAIxdb_cL5EvNkFlyK9ji7WcYgILhh9_QD5m-PpwslyOhDXl6B-S8Lm9Sl0QwqD1I8xA-WnSXYCklBgLh88TdLS5rSzeG4hqkE0DN4/s1600-h/Mea.JPG" style="text-decoration: none;"><br /></a></span><img style="text-decoration: underline;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh14T6luGtvNIyg35CwhfN2QukaLxvUMI47u4QIgzAIxdb_cL5EvNkFlyK9ji7WcYgILhh9_QD5m-PpwslyOhDXl6B-S8Lm9Sl0QwqD1I8xA-WnSXYCklBgLh88TdLS5rSzeG4hqkE0DN4/s320/Mea.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327540726838753314" /><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU2_jiBiVLyEXVsCaRkFAsCReTzLWd9GkebWpDoQv1-gsRK6hSlzA6OqfVd_1B7ZmJjBMktcvXRQ1yjMS2pgRQPkSXn0-11-CbAhvidU77EIySs7xLMinF54nXjH4hn6uXkVvAzrH2FLk/s1600-h/Meadow+Gold+April+7+2009.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU2_jiBiVLyEXVsCaRkFAsCReTzLWd9GkebWpDoQv1-gsRK6hSlzA6OqfVd_1B7ZmJjBMktcvXRQ1yjMS2pgRQPkSXn0-11-CbAhvidU77EIySs7xLMinF54nXjH4hn6uXkVvAzrH2FLk/s320/Meadow+Gold+April+7+2009.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327540722495970082" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif_bBrVc6FpEe1WQX4O_JrhusZG3gsTGHVIDlu-BKrCzI2trphAeGnwzkuSVgtytm1WUhaIhKKyKhpUtYD-MACiZhraR7Jtiisc31HR_d8_nZbwLrLM_5zs_abJtOLMFmQHhhO5zVnD94/s1600-h/Meadow+Gold+Going+Back+Up.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif_bBrVc6FpEe1WQX4O_JrhusZG3gsTGHVIDlu-BKrCzI2trphAeGnwzkuSVgtytm1WUhaIhKKyKhpUtYD-MACiZhraR7Jtiisc31HR_d8_nZbwLrLM_5zs_abJtOLMFmQHhhO5zVnD94/s320/Meadow+Gold+Going+Back+Up.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327540716485730226" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div> </div></div></div></div>derekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957060871901325054noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8615506767398464143.post-55102017588694487382009-03-09T11:35:00.000-07:002009-03-09T12:12:49.377-07:00Oklahoma's Endangered PlacesPreservation Oklahoma has released their <a href="http://www.preservationok.org/2009_Endangered_Places.html">list</a> of Oklahoma's most endangered places for 2009. Sadly, four things from Tulsa made the list; the Tulsa Club (5th & Cincinnati), Midtown Tulsa (teardowns), the Downtown YMCA (6th & Denver), and the Ponca City Savings Building (7th & Boston). The YMCA and Ponca City Savings Building are listed as examples under the Mid-Century Modern Architecture. I guess this is an improvement over the list from a couple of years ago when downtown Tulsa as a whole was listed. Click <a href="http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?subjectid=11&articleid=20090309_11_A2_Supers308742">here</a>, for the story in today's Tulsa World about the list.derekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957060871901325054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8615506767398464143.post-29861099712382865932009-03-03T07:53:00.000-08:002009-03-06T08:05:37.651-08:00Old City HallIn this month's <em><a href="http://www.preservationnation.org/magazine/2009/march-april/boston-city-hall.html">Preservation</a> </em>magazine, there is an article about Boston's brutalist-style City Hall that reminded me of Tulsa's out of favor City Hall, the old City Hall that is. Out of all the buildings in downtown Tulsa, the old City Hall building, perhaps more than any other, will elicit strong opinions, almost all being very negative. When we had the White Glove Open House back in January, I purposefully put a drawing of the building out wanting to see the reactions. I think I heard 3 (maybe) people say that they liked the building. Numerous people commented that it looks much better on paper than in person. Surprisingly, there were quite a few people who upon first glace mistook the old City Hall Building for the Warren Petroleum Building. I won't tell you what I think of the building, only that it (and the entire Civic Center) is a very important part of Tulsa's architectural heritage. The Civic Center is representative of Tulsa's (and the nation's) post-war optimism that was so strong in the 1950s and 1960s. It was Tulsa's second major building boom (the first being the 20s and 30s when we built deco instead of modern) and a time when people took great pride in their city and its built environment. The post-war era was a time, like today, when people cared about downtown and wanted to see the area flourish.<br /><br /><br /><br />Whether you like the building(s) or not, they are a part of Tulsa's architectural history and we would lose a significant piece of history if the building is demolished, not to mention the enormous amount of material that would go straight to a landfill. I had a professor in grad school that was constantly reminding us that 'history isn't always pretty' and I think that is applicable in this situation (not that I'm saying Old City Hall isn't pretty, but I know most people don't think so). I hope that people will recognize the cultural significance of the Old City Hall and realize how shortsighted it would be to demolish such an important piece of Tulsa's architectural history just because some people don't like the way it looks. Sure some may think it's 'ugly' now, but there was also a time when people hated Art Deco; I know some may have a hard time believing it, but it's true. By the time people started realizing how important the Deco buildings from the '20s and '30s were, almost half had already been demolished. Thankfully, people stopped before all of our deco buildings were gone. I really hope that we don't have to demolish half of Tulsa's iconic mid-century buildings before we realize how important they are.derekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957060871901325054noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8615506767398464143.post-31535712710355285832009-02-27T11:37:00.000-08:002009-02-27T14:45:56.113-08:00Jones HouseAs I mentioned in the previous post, one other Tulsa residence, the Jones House, was featured in Arts & Architecture. <a href="http://www.tulsaarchitecture.com/architects/jones.shtml">Robert Lawton Jones</a> designed the house, which was featured in the July 1960 issue of A & A, as his personal residence in 1959. Jones was the 'Jones' in the Tulsa architectural firm Murray Jones Murray that designed many of Tulsa's iconic mid-century buildings such as the Tulsa International Airport, the Civic Center (as well as the unbuilt Civic Center), Central Park Apartments (7th & Frisco), First Place Tower, and were the associate architects on the Edward Durrell Stone-designed Assembly Center (convention center).<br /><br /><br />In addition to being featured in A & A, the German publications of Bauen + Wohnen (Jan. 1961) and Schoner Wohnen (Sept. 1963) also featured the 2800 square foot house. According to the <a href="http://tulsapreservationcommission.org/nationalregister/buildings/index.pl?id=24">Tulsa Preservation Commission</a>, the Jones House was the first International Style residence built in Oklahoma (anyone know of the second?), which makes sense because Jones studied under Mies van der Rohe while attending graduate school at the Illinois Institute of Technology. The TPC also states that other than Goff's <a href="http://www.thebavingerhouse.com/index.html">Bavinger House</a>, the Jones House is the most recognized Oklahoma residence built in the last 50 years. Personally, I much prefer the Jones House. The house's listing in the National Register of Historic Places confirms the house's importance in a few ways. First, the house's listing is not part of a historic district, but is individually listed. Secondly, the house was listed in 2001 when it was only 42 years old. This is significant because generally, properties less than 50 years are not considered eligible for listing in the register. There are a few exceptions, one of them being, "a property achieving significance within the past 50 years if it is of exceptional importance" (from the <a href="http://www.okhistory.org/shpo/nrcriteria.htm">SHPO's NR criteria</a>). So there you have it, the Jones House is of exceptional importance. Here are some of the scanned pages from the various magazines.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX56o1_yB5k4wnKvVvVmHQeeAmMn-c8I2aBLl999HIj8F-aWmH3OiKLFBxcguRuBZEL0kI-ONIiK96Cz8sTTP3qzhjkTuTv4cEYh-HaFfXRB7HT6lkARAIvzlTBVV5tvOkOVs2zpwF8R8/s1600-h/jones1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307564437389498850" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 258px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX56o1_yB5k4wnKvVvVmHQeeAmMn-c8I2aBLl999HIj8F-aWmH3OiKLFBxcguRuBZEL0kI-ONIiK96Cz8sTTP3qzhjkTuTv4cEYh-HaFfXRB7HT6lkARAIvzlTBVV5tvOkOVs2zpwF8R8/s320/jones1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixH7MVeRDgq8PvLr7cokg2CO0s4R7_ZmO1k-pjunQ0mzVsvuyL-exPcK6-nKjW6hPEYdhSbjftMHvblk3Va79M7DHX0L8KGBLv8dlIWN45U57Ewzin68qURacSsxoKqsuhOCSXsuyz_18/s1600-h/jones2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307564428448679410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 258px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixH7MVeRDgq8PvLr7cokg2CO0s4R7_ZmO1k-pjunQ0mzVsvuyL-exPcK6-nKjW6hPEYdhSbjftMHvblk3Va79M7DHX0L8KGBLv8dlIWN45U57Ewzin68qURacSsxoKqsuhOCSXsuyz_18/s320/jones2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn3iMC70hn7UsVcfNFmtA0B7S0bzUmOAnU5-9ofoNaYYzUD0CTns4lz2mWBNUDC3d6UJ9PLnb4RlOrBKfNgLPdYdYZ7i-APRlzhkNq39kzs-Z27TcyKv8789rHw1vZyyAY-fZIjymTmYk/s1600-h/jones3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307564428662320066" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 226px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn3iMC70hn7UsVcfNFmtA0B7S0bzUmOAnU5-9ofoNaYYzUD0CTns4lz2mWBNUDC3d6UJ9PLnb4RlOrBKfNgLPdYdYZ7i-APRlzhkNq39kzs-Z27TcyKv8789rHw1vZyyAY-fZIjymTmYk/s320/jones3.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwFaYBhblMCjuo25FLhazrpt2gmy0R6lvDOwSlpI09BZZcGElqD1jVEsw3GWY7eZfBlMcm8Jk8iApaIkecDE9kKTAlpyIJkpHAbJG13DeklIzRyQ9PnmdvBVsARPs7plK0aR1PFAcKrzI/s1600-h/jones4.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307564424960432178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 248px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwFaYBhblMCjuo25FLhazrpt2gmy0R6lvDOwSlpI09BZZcGElqD1jVEsw3GWY7eZfBlMcm8Jk8iApaIkecDE9kKTAlpyIJkpHAbJG13DeklIzRyQ9PnmdvBVsARPs7plK0aR1PFAcKrzI/s320/jones4.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBspC-Ta3UW-BS3PDYoqHVTr7V-MSzLl1S_tNCvb51Xw1SQBqY1hOKnb5dO8-CDp3E1WB0q-CQ2Z6CM_BnM9d6ecSFLENEREIC2kmy72easx3rN5EN_CZ_kCNeu_R5ljf3oQBd1KIGy6w/s1600-h/jones5.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307564422501584034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 248px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBspC-Ta3UW-BS3PDYoqHVTr7V-MSzLl1S_tNCvb51Xw1SQBqY1hOKnb5dO8-CDp3E1WB0q-CQ2Z6CM_BnM9d6ecSFLENEREIC2kmy72easx3rN5EN_CZ_kCNeu_R5ljf3oQBd1KIGy6w/s320/jones5.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div>derekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957060871901325054noreply@blogger.com5