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Cook's Court, east of Tulsa on Route 66 Cook's Court
  Cook's Court
Below, an "as seen from the air" view of Cook's Court. These small bungalows were very popular with travelers aerial view of Cook's Court
  Motor Manor Cottages
Another "court". Whitt's at 5315 East Eleventh in Tulsa. Whitt's at 5315 East 11th
The Rio Courts had a shady interior courtyard. Rio Courts
  Rio Courts
Donaldo's Restaurant was located at 205 West Eleventh in downtown Tulsa. For easterners traveling through the state, it was probably their first glimpse of southwestern architecture. Donaldo's Restaurant
This court of Spanish Style bungalows, at 5715 East Eleventh Street, was known as the "Tulsa Motel" and below as "seen from the air".
Tulsa Motel
  aerial view of the Tulsa Motel
Borden's, at 2615 East Eleventh Street, featured a nice Moderne exterior. Borden's
The Will Rogers Motor Court was admired for it's neon sign with the bucking bronco. Will Rogers Motor Court
  Will Rogers Motor Court
Tulsa's Winston Motel, was not as charming as the old motor courts. The Saratoga, below, had a Las Vegas style sign. Tulsa's Winston Motel
  Saratoga Motel
By the 1950s, Route 66 motels were being replaced with car lots. car lot