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Tulsa 1900s
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In this 1907 postcard, we proudly feature our trolley system and newly paved streets. Tulsa developed along its early trolley system. This is Main Street looking north from Fourth Street. Main Street
Tulsa's first three story building was built in the 1900s on Main Street. It housed the New State Hotel and Cafe. Tulsa three story building
A bridge crossing the Arkansas River with trolley. Tulsa bridge
In 1908, the First Methodist Episcopal Church (later bacame Boston Avenue Methodist Chruch) moved into its new building at Fifth Street and Boston Avenue. First Methodist Episcopal Church
The Bird Creek Falls, circa 1907. Bird Creek Falls
Chauncey Owen, moved to this area from a farm east of Tulsa to supply beef to the railroad (the railroad didn't reach his farm). He donated the land that became "Owen Park". Tulsa farmland
Circa 1909. Tulsa bridge
Here's a birds-eye view of Tulsa in 1905. Tulsa
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Tulsa 1908
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A 1909 View of Tulsa