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.
2210 South Main | Tulsa, Oklahoma 74114-1132
Phone: (918) 583-5550
