Monday, September 12, 2011

It was a GORGEOUS day - so nice to have some mild weather and a break from triple digits. We set out this month to find the 13 restoration projects recognized by the Tulsa Preservation Outreach Committee.

First stop was The Route 66 Village. This will be a great park when it's complete.
Right now, there's just The Frisco 4500 Meteor and an oil derrick.
10:04 a.m.




Next to the train was an abandoned house.
10:19 a.m.




The next stop was in the historic Brady district and consisted of restored homes. At the first one, a neighbor came out to talk to us, and invited us in to see his home. It was a virtual museum of period pieces. The clock was made by someone with his own last name.
10:51 a.m.




He directed us to another house a block or two over that had recently received an award for its restoration. It was a charming little red barn style.
11:00 a.m.




On the way to the next stop, we came across this little piece of history - not yet restored,
but loaded with memories! Remember these??
12:54 p.m.




The route took us downtown to the Atlas Building,
but I got distracted along the way with some interesting details....
1:12 p.m.




Beautiful old water hydrant on granite.
1:17 p.m.




A sweet little ride.....
1:21 p.m.




And of course, the Mayo Building.....
1:30 p.m.




...reflected in the building across the street.
1:32 p.m.




On the way down Route 66 to the Campbell Hotel, I found a very interesting "dragon" building. Beneath this eye-catching weather vane was a fascinating dragon fountain.
(But it was behind a locked gate, and I couldn't get a good angle on it.)
2:10 p.m.




Oh, my goodness! The Campbell Hotel held a wealth of history and a plethora of wonderful things to photograph, but I only have room for 12 this month.
I could do a whole 12 of 12 just there!
Another time, perhaps.
2:18 p.m.

Thanks for stopping by this month! See you next time!