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 Trust for Historic Preservation 2008

Tulsa will host the 2008 National Trust for Historic Preservation Conference. To get on the mailing list for information about the conference, visit National Trust Conference 2008.

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 (Koberling, Redlich and originals for buildings such as the Mayo Hotel, Ambassador Hotel, Spotlight Theatre, ONG, Adah Robinson’s residence), as well as clippings from architectural journals (circa 1918-1960), 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


-May 22, 5:30-7:30 pm: 5th Annual Foundation Awards at the Tulsa International Airport.
-May 28, 5:30-7:30 pm: James Lindberg will speak on the teardown trend in Tulsa, at the Harwelden Mansion, 2210 S. Main St.
-June 27: Downtown Living Tour Patron Party in the Living Arts district of downtown Tulsa.
-June 28-29: 2nd Annual Downtown Living Tour.

-For more information, contact Lee Anne Zeigler at 918.583.5550.

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