The Tulsa Art Deco Museum, dedicated to that city’s abundant style of architecture, opens today in the lobby of the downtown Philcade Building at 511 S. Boston Ave., reported the Tulsa World.
More about Tulsa Art Deco, from a 2008 film by Jack Frank:
https://youtu.be/rkMQdEW6v5A
Local artist William Franklin, president and founder of the museum, plans to have the museum open throughout Mayfest — the same event where he got his idea for the museum in 2009.
A special open house event is scheduled 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday at the museum. Refreshments will be provided.
The museum has already drawn some tourists, he added. Groups from Canada and Singapore have stopped by on their treks along Route 66. […]
The main room includes a tiny theater booth that can hold a couple of viewers to watch such films as Jack Frank’s documentaries on Tulsa history. Each side of the booth is decorated with elements from Art Deco regions – one wall, for example, features examples of Miami’s Art Deco buildings.
The room is also a gift shop, with items including Franklin’s own “Decopolis Studio” line of Tulsa history greeting cards, toy cars and plans made in streamline style.
The windows along the Philcade lobby are filled with objects and memorabilia, from glittering party gowns and toiletry sets to common household objects such as space heaters that, thanks to the Art Deco influence, look more like works of art.
The Museum also will host its third annual Deco Ball fundraiser on 8 p.m. June 9 in the penthouse of the Philcade.
The museum also has a Facebook page here. The Tulsa Preservation Commission also maintains a list of Art Deco buildings.
wow, had no idea Tulsa had a lot of Art Deco Bldgs!
AWESOME! There are some really great Art Deco buildings in Tulsa, and of course don’t miss just north of there, in Bartlesville, Frank Loyd Wright’s only skyscraper, The Price Tower, which I believe also houses a museum of sorts now…
I am going to check it out!!
We’ll be in Tulsa next week. We’ll be sure to check this out, it looks amazing!