About Us

The Tulsa Foundation for Architecture is a resource that recognizes, records, and encourages preservation of the built environment and advocates quality future development that enhances Tulsa's livability.

The Tulsa Foundation for Architecture objectives are to: be a credible voice that identifies valuable architectural structures, spaces, sites and architectural works of merit; educate the public about the built environment; promote and encourage preservation and/or rehabilitation of significant architecture; and be a repository for historical architectural drawings and material.

National Preservation Conference 2008 

The Tulsa Foundation for Architecture is proud to be the Principal Planning Partner for the 2008 National Preservation Conference which will be held in Tulsa. To register for the conference or for information, visit National Trust Conference 2008.

Tulsa Art Deco Featured in National Magazine

In anticipation of the upcoming conference, Tulsa is the cover story of the July/August issue of Preservation, the magazine of the NTHP. The article features photos and commentary from TFA and others. To view the article, visit Preservation Magazine.

Modern Tulsa Committee

The Tulsa Foundation for Architecture is proud to announce the creation of the Modern Tulsa Committee, chaired by Shane Hood, Assoc. AIA. Operating as a committee of the TFA, Modern Tulsa strives to enhance the appreciation of Tulsa's 20th Century Modern Design and Pop-Culture Heritage via promotion, preservation, and education. For more information, including pictures and photographs from the TFA Archives, visit moderntulsa.net

Tulsa Neon Survey

The Tulsa Foundation for Architecture has received a grant to complete a survey of Tulsa Neon signs this summer. If you have information about neon signs that you would like to see included in the survey, please email the following information to - TFA. Your name, email, phone number and the sign's location, description and any other relevant information.

Archives and Research

We own an extensive collection of original architectural drawings of many significant Tulsa buildings and residences (The Medical Arts Building, Warehouse Market, Southern Hills Country Club, the Tulsa Assembly Center, The Mabee Residence, and the Otis McClintock Residence), as well as architectural periodicals (Pencil Points, Progressive Architecture, Architectural Forum, and Architectural Record) dating from 1920 to 1980, newspaper clippings, technical library, photographs, project specifications and artifacts. No other institution in Tulsa gathers this material.

Tulsa Foundation for Architecture
2210 South Main | Tulsa, Oklahoma 74114-1132
Phone: (918) 583-5550
Photo credit: Tulsa modern and Cherry Street - Tulsa Chamber of Commerce

 

Downtown Tulsa circa 1950 -- TFA Archives

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UPCOMING EVENTS


-September 16, 2008:  Best Buildings of Eastern Oklahoma Calendar-Kickoff Event at International Plaza (Former Warren Petroleum Headquarters Buidling) 1350 S. Boulder.  More details to come.

-October 9, 2008:  Members only book signing with John Brooks Walton for his upcoming book, The Architecture of John Brooks Walton.  Non-members will have the opportunity to join at the event. 

-October 21-25, 2008:  National Preservation Conference.  For more information, visit National Trust Conference 2008.

-November 14, 2008:  Downtown Living Tour Patron Party.  Admission $50 which includes two tickets to the weekend tour.

-November 15-16, 2008:  Second Annual Downtown Living Tour.  Sites to be announced, tickets $15 each or two for $25.

 

-For more information on the events, contact Lee Anne Zeigler at 918.583.5550 or via e-mail here.

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