The Town Square of Bristow, Oklahoma, is being revitalized by the town’s historical society as part of a Route 66 Landmark Renovation Project.
News on 6 in nearby Tulsa reported the society is building a new roof for the nearby historic depot.
So far, all tiles have been removed for new roofing and the structure of the town square has been repainted.
The city is looking for about $400,000 for updates and preservation effort.
Brian Peters is heading construction work and is a city councilor in Bristow.
Peters said plans include adding landscaping, lighting, and new plaques to highlight the sites donors.
Peters said the work should be done by July, with beautification efforts to follow.
The Bristow Historical Society stated this in a recent Facebook post:
The four landmarks consist of our 1923 Frisco train depot, the 1929 Frisco water tower which is one of only two remaining original Frisco towers in the US, our Town Square area which needs paint and renovation, and the iconic Chrysler Plymouth Tower which we hope to renovate and relight. It has been towering over the treetops here since 1949 when the business owner died and the lights went out.
We started raising funds in 2022 and are now 60% complete on Town Square repairs and 25% on repairs to the historic depot which turns 100 years old next year. We’ve been able to purchase the large lot at 9th and Main where the Chrysler Tower Plaza will be moved when we raise enough funds for that part of the journey. The water tower still stands over the depot, patiently waiting as we will see where it fits into the equation. […]
Our goal is to have the work complete by 2026, which is the 100-year anniversary of Route 66. If you’d like to donate, you can mail a donation marked RENO to PO Box 1224, Bristow OK, 74010.
(Image of Bristow’s Town Square via the Bristow Historical Society)