Historic Tulsa
An illustrated history of the city of Tulsa, Oklahoma, paired with the histories of companies, families and organizations that make the region great.
An illustrated history of the city of Tulsa, Oklahoma, paired with the histories of companies, families and organizations that make the region great.
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Top: In March, 1905, members of <strong>Tulsa</strong>’s<br />
business community organized a<br />
promotional trip to Terre Haute, Indiana, to<br />
convince people in Indiana that <strong>Tulsa</strong> was<br />
the place to live and work. In the front row,<br />
second from the right, is Will Rogers, known<br />
then as “Bill Rogers,” who accompanied the<br />
<strong>Tulsa</strong>ns to entertain audiences with his rope<br />
tricks and humor.<br />
Middle: The Frisco Railroad Depot on July<br />
3, 1908. The depot was located where<br />
Boston Avenue crossed the Frisco tracks.<br />
Bottom: <strong>Tulsa</strong> County citizens were proud of<br />
their country and hosted huge celebrations<br />
each Fourth of July.<br />
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