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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Oklahoma | ||
| Counties | Osage, Rogers, Tulsa, Wagoner | ||
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| - Type | Mayor-Council | ||
| - Mayor | Kathy Taylor (D) | ||
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| - City | 186. A nickname is a Name of an entity or thing that is not its Proper name. Oklahoma ( is a state located in the South Central region of the United States of America. Wikipedia talkFeatured lists for an explanation of this and other inclusion tags below -->This list of countries, arranged alphabetically The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The political units and divisions of the United States include The 50 states (four of these being officially styled as Commonwealths) which are typically Oklahoma ( is a state located in the South Central region of the United States of America. YeahImage Oklahoma counties mappng|thumb|right|300px|Map of Oklahoma counties]]This is a list of the seventy-seven counties in the U Osage County is the largest County in the US state of Oklahoma. Rogers County is a County located in the US state of Oklahoma. Tulsa County is a county located in the US state of Oklahoma. Wagoner County is a County located in the US state of Oklahoma. The Mayor-Council government system sometimes called the Mayor-Commission government system is one of two variations of Government used for the most part in modern A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning "greater" is a modern title used in many countries for the highest ranking officer in a municipal government Kathryn L Taylor (b 1955 was elected the 38th Mayor of Tulsa, Oklahoma on April 4, 2006, in the city's largest Voter turnout The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. A city is an Urban area with a large Population and a particular Administrative, Legal, or Historical status 8 sq mi (483. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 8 km²) | ||
| - Land | 182. To help compare different Orders of magnitude and geographical regions we list here areas between 100 km² and 1000 km² 7 sq mi (473. 1 km²) | ||
| - Water | 4. 2 sq mi (10. 9 km²) | ||
| Elevation | 722 ft (194 m) | ||
| Population (2007) | |||
| - City | 382,872 | ||
| - Density | 2,152. The elevation of a Geographic location is its height above a fixed reference point often the mean sea level. A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International A city is an Urban area with a large Population and a particular Administrative, Legal, or Historical status Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 0/sq mi (819. 91/km²) | ||
| - Metro | 905,755 | ||
| Time zone | CST (UTC-6) | ||
| - Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) | ||
| Area code(s) | 918 | ||
| FIPS code | 40-75000[1] | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 1100962[2] | ||
| Website: www.cityoftulsa.org | |||
Tulsa (pronounced /ˈtʌlsə/) is the second-largest city in the state of Oklahoma and 45th-largest in the United States. A metropolitan area is a large population center consisting of a large Metropolis and its adjacent zone of influence or of more than one closely adjoining neighboring central The Central Time Zone observes Standard time by subtracting six hours from UTC during standard time ( UTC−6) and five hours during Daylight saving Areas using UTC−6 Single zone countries Belize Costa Rica El Salvador Guatemala Daylight saving time ( DST The Central Time Zone observes Standard time by subtracting six hours from UTC during standard time ( UTC−6) and five hours during Daylight saving UTC−5 is the Time offset used in the North American Eastern Time Zone during Standard time and in the North American Central Time Zone during A telephone numbering plan is a plan for allocating Telephone number ranges to countries regions areas and exchanges and to non-fixed telephone networks Area code 918 is a Telephone Area code serving the state of Oklahoma. Federal Information Processing Standards ( FIPS) are publicly announced standards developed by the United States Federal government for use by all non-military The Geographic Names Information System ( GNIS) is a database that contains name and locative information about more than two million physical and cultural features located throughout Oklahoma ( is a state located in the South Central region of the United States of America. The The United States of America —commonly referred to as the With an estimated population of 382,872 in 2006,[3] it is the principal municipality of the Tulsa Metropolitan Statistical Area, a region of 905,755 residents[4] projected to reach one million between 2010 and 2012. Table of United States Metropolitan Statistical Areas|Table of United States Core Based Statistical AreasIn the United States, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB has produced [5] In 2007, the Tulsa-Bartlesville Combined Statistical Area had a population of 955,643 residents. Bartlesville is a city in Washington county in the US state of Oklahoma. Table of United States Combined Statistical AreasThe United States Office of Management and Budget (OMB defines micropolitan and metropolitan statistical areas. [6] The city serves as the county seat of Tulsa County, the most densely populated county in Oklahoma,[7] and extends into Osage, Rogers, and Wagoner counties. A county seat is a term for an Administrative center for a County, primarily used in the United States. Tulsa County is a county located in the US state of Oklahoma. Osage County is the largest County in the US state of Oklahoma. Rogers County is a County located in the US state of Oklahoma. Wagoner County is a County located in the US state of Oklahoma. [3]
Tulsa was first settled in the 1830s by the Creek Native American tribe. Native Americans in the United States are the indigenous peoples from the regions of North America now encompassed by the continental United States In 1921, it was the site of the infamous Tulsa Race Riot, one of the largest and most destructive acts of racial violence in the history of the United States. The Tulsa race riot, also known as the 1921 race riot, The night that Tulsa died, the Tulsa Race War, or the Greenwood riot, was a massacre [8] For most of the 20th century, the city held the nickname "Oil Capital of the World" and played a major role as one of the most important hubs for the American oil industry. The name "Oil Capital of the World" can refer to Houston Texas or Tulsa Oklahoma. The petroleum industry includes the global processes of exploration, extraction, refining, transporting (often by Oil tankers and pipelines [9] Tulsa has been credited as the birthplace of Route 66[10] and the home of Western Swing music. This article is about the Musical genre. For the popular western swing Steel guitar tuning see E9 tuning. [11]
Once heavily dependent on the oil industry, economic downturn and subsequent diversification efforts created an economic base in the energy, finance, aviation, telecommunications and technology sectors. The petroleum industry includes the global processes of exploration, extraction, refining, transporting (often by Oil tankers and pipelines In Physics and other Sciences energy (from the Greek grc ἐνέργεια - Energeia, "activity operation" from grc ἐνεργός The field of finance refers to the concepts of Time, Money and Risk and how they are interrelated Aviation refers to activities involving man-made flying devices ( Aircraft) including the people organizations and regulatory bodies involved with them Technology is a broad concept that deals with a Species ' usage and knowledge of Tools and Crafts and how it affects a species' ability to control and adapt [12] The Tulsa Port of Catoosa, at the head of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System, is the most inland riverport in the U. The Tulsa Port of Catoosa is located near the city of Catoosa in Rogers County, just inside the municipal fenceline of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System is part of the inland waterway system originating at the Tulsa Port of Catoosa and running southeast through S. with access to international waterways. [13][14] Two institutions of higher education within the city operate at the NCAA Division I level, Oral Roberts University and the University of Tulsa. Higher education is Education that is provided by universities, vocational universities, Community colleges Liberal arts colleges The National Collegiate Athletic Association ( NCAA, often pronounced "N-C-Double-A" is a voluntary association of about 1200 institutions conferences organizations Division I (or D-I) is the highest level of intercollegiate athletics sanctioned by the National Collegiate Athletic Association in the United States Oral Roberts University or ORU, based in Tulsa Oklahoma, is a charismatic Christian Liberal arts University with an enrollment The University of Tulsa is a Private university awarding bachelors masters and doctoral degrees located in Tulsa Oklahoma.
Located near Tornado Alley, the city frequently experiences severe weather. For the book by William S Burroughs, see Tornado Alley (book. Severe weather is any destructive weather phenomenon. The term is usually used to refer to severe thunderstorms and related phenomena such as Tornados It is situated on the Arkansas River at the foothills of the Ozark Mountains in northeast Oklahoma, a region of the state known as "Green Country. The Arkansas River is a major Tributary of the Mississippi River. Located in northeast Oklahoma, Green Country is a heavily-wooded area of the state with many rolling hills and mountains and much foliage as opposed to western and central Oklahoma " Considered the cultural and arts center of Oklahoma,[15][16] Tulsa houses two world-renowned art museums, full-time professional opera and ballet companies, and one of the nation's largest concentrations of art deco architecture. Art Deco was a popular international design movement from 1925 until 1939 affecting the decorative arts such as Architecture, Interior design, and Industrial [17] In 2005, the city was selected as one of "America's Most Livable Large Cities. "[18] People from Tulsa are described as "Tulsans. "
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History
What was ultimately to become Tulsa was originally part of Indian Territory and was first settled by the Lochapoka and Creek tribes in 1836. The Indian Territory, also known as The Indian Country, The Indian territory or the Indian territories, was land set aside within the United States [19] They established a home under a large oak tree at the present day intersection of Cheyenne Avenue and 18th Street, and named their new settlement "Tallasi", meaning "old town" in the Creek language, which later became "Tulsa". [19] On January 18, 1898, Tulsa was officially incorporated and elected its first mayor, Edward Calkins. Events 350 - Generallus Magnentius deposes Roman Emperor Constans and proclaims himself Emperor Year 1898 ( MDCCCXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common [20]
A small town near the banks of the Arkansas River in 1901, Tulsa's first oil well, named Sue Bland No. The Arkansas River is a major Tributary of the Mississippi River. 1,[20] was established that year. By 1905, the discovery of the large Glenn Pool nearby (site of the present day town of Glenpool) prompted a rush of entrepreneurs to the area's growing number of oil fields; Tulsa's population swelled to over 140,000 between 1901 and 1930. Glenpool is a city in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 8123 at the 2000 census. [21] Known as the "Oil Capital of the World" for most of the 20th century, the city's success in the energy industry prompted construction booms in the popular Art Deco style of the time. Art Deco was a popular international design movement from 1925 until 1939 affecting the decorative arts such as Architecture, Interior design, and Industrial [9] Profits from the oil industry continued through the Great Depression, helping the city's economy fare better than most in the United States during the 1930s. [22]
In the early 20th century, Tulsa was home to "Black Wall Street," one of the most prosperous African American communities in the United States at the time. African Americans or Black Americans are citizens or residents of the United States who have origins in any of the black populations of Africa [8] Located in the Greenwood neighborhood, it was the site of the Tulsa Race Riot, one of the nation's costliest acts of racial violence and civil disorder. Greenwood is a predominantly black Neighborhood in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the south end of Greenwood Avenue The Tulsa race riot, also known as the 1921 race riot, The night that Tulsa died, the Tulsa Race War, or the Greenwood riot, was a massacre [8] Sixteen hours of rioting on May 31 and June 1, 1921 resulted in over 800 people admitted to local hospitals with injuries, an estimated 10,000 left homeless, 35 city blocks composed of 1,256 residences destroyed by fire, and $1. 8 million in property damage. [8] Twenty-three black and 16 white citizens were reported killed, but estimates suggest as many as 300, mostly blacks, died. [8]
In 1927, Tulsa businessman Cyrus Avery, known as the "Father of Route 66,"[23] began his campaign to create a road linking Chicago to California by establishing the U.S. Highway 66 Association in Tulsa, earning the city the nickname the "Birthplace of Route 66. Cyrus Stevens Avery (1871–1963 was known as the "Father of Route 66 " Chicago (ʃɪˈkɑːgoʊ is the largest City by population in the state of Illinois and the American Midwest of the United States. California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. The US Highway 66 Association was organized in Tulsa Oklahoma in 1927. "[10] Once completed, Route 66 took an important role in Tulsa's development as the city served as a popular rest stop for travelers, who were greeted by Route 66 icons such as the Meadow Gold Sign and the Blue Whale of Catoosa. The Blue Whale of Catoosa is located just east of the town of Catoosa, Oklahoma, and it has become one of the most recognizable attractions on old Route 66 During this period, Bob Wills and his group The Texas Playboys began their long performing stint at a small ballroom in downtown Tulsa. James Robert (Bob Wills ( March 6, 1905 &ndash May 13, 1975) was an American Western swing musician Songwriter The Texas Playboys were a Western Swing band long led by Bob Wills, and considered by many to be the definitive progenitor of that musical genre In 1935, Cain's Ballroom became the base for the group,[11] which is largely credited for creating Western Swing music. Cain's Ballroom is a Music venue in Tulsa, OK. It was built in 1924 to serve as a garage for one of Tulsa's founders Tate Brady. This article is about the Musical genre. For the popular western swing Steel guitar tuning see E9 tuning. The venue continued to attract famous musicians through its history, and is still in operation today. [11] For the remainder of the mid-20th century, a master plan called for the construction of parks, churches, museums, rose gardens, improved infrastructure, and increased national advertising. [9] The Spavinaw Dam, built during this era to accommodate the city's water needs, was considered one of the largest public works projects of the era. [24] In the 1950s, Time magazine dubbed Tulsa "America's Most Beautiful City. "[9]
A national recession greatly affected the city's economy in 1982, as areas of Texas and Oklahoma heavily dependent on oil witnessed freefall in gas prices and a mass exodus of oil industries. The 1980s oil glut was a surplus of crude oil caused by falling demand following the 1973 and 1979 energy crises. [25] Tulsa, heavily dependent on the oil industry, was one of the hardest hit cities by the fall of oil prices. [25] By 1992, the state's economy had fully recovered,[25] but leaders would attempt to expand into sectors unrelated to oil and energy.
In 2003, the "Vision 2025" program was approved by voters with the purpose of enhancing and revitalizing Tulsa's infrastructure and tourism industry. Vision 2025 was a proposition to increase Tulsa county's sales tax rate in order to fund capital improvements The keystone project of the initiative, the BOK Center, was designed to be a home for the city's minor league hockey and arena football teams, as well as a venue for major concerts and conventions. The BOK Center, or Bank of Oklahoma Center, is a 19199-seat multi-purpose Arena and the primary indoor sports and event venue in Tulsa Oklahoma. The multi-purpose arena, designed by famed architect Cesar Pelli, broke ground in 2005 and completion is expected in 2008. Cesar Pelli (born October 12 1926 in San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina) is an Argentine Architect known for designing some of the [26] In 2004, the city was selected as the site for the world's largest free-standing statue, to be constructed on Holmes Peak near downtown. [27] Originally slated for completion in 2007, developers in 2007 pledged an unveiling in 2011, with construction beginning in late 2007,[27] though no construction has begun as of 2008. If built, the statue, dubbed "The American", would stand 217 feet (66 m), or about 60 feet (18 m) taller than the Statue of Liberty in New York City. The American is a 217 ft (66 m Bronze statue of a Native American to be built at Holmes Peak near Tulsa Oklahoma, USA Liberty Enlightening the World (La liberté éclairant le monde commonly known as the Statue of Liberty (Statue de la Liberté was presented [28] The 21-story monument is anticipated by developers to be a national icon similar to the Gateway Arch, Mount Rushmore, and the Statue of Liberty. The Jefferson National Expansion Memorial is located in St Louis Missouri near Mount Rushmore National Memorial, near Keystone, South Dakota, is a monumental Granite sculpture by Gutzon Borglum (1867–1941 located Liberty Enlightening the World (La liberté éclairant le monde commonly known as the Statue of Liberty (Statue de la Liberté was presented [29]
Law and government
A mayor-council government has been in place in Tulsa since 1989 when the city converted from a city commission government deemed wasteful and less efficient. The Mayor-Council government system sometimes called the Mayor-Commission government system is one of two variations of Government used for the most part in modern City Commission government is a form of Municipal government which was once common in the United States, but many cities which were formerly governed by commission [30] Since the change, Tulsa mayors have been given more power in accordance with a strong mayoral system and have greater control of a more consolidated array of governmental branches. The Mayor-Council government system sometimes called the Mayor-Commission government system is one of two variations of Government used for the most part in modern [30] Plurality voting is used to elect mayors, who serve a term in office of four years. The plurality voting system is a Single-winner voting system often used to elect executive officers or to elect members of a legislative assembly which is based on single-member The present mayor of Tulsa is Kathryn Taylor, a Democrat, who previously served as Secretary of Commerce and Tourism for the state of Oklahoma. Kathryn L Taylor (b 1955 was elected the 38th Mayor of Tulsa, Oklahoma on April 4, 2006, in the city's largest Voter turnout The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. Taylor unseated Republican William LaFortune in his reelection campaign of April 2006. William "Bill" LaFortune ( August 23, 1957) served as the 34th Mayor of Tulsa Oklahoma A notable Tulsa political figure, Jim Inhofe, who represents Oklahoma in the United States Senate, served as the mayor of Tulsa early in his political career. James Mountain "Jim" Inhofe (born November 17 1934 is a American Politician from Oklahoma. The United States Senate is the Upper house of the bicameral United States Congress, the Lower house being the House of Representatives [31]
A city councilor from each of the city's nine council districts is elected every two years, each serving a term of two years. Councilors are elected from their own respective districts based on a plurality voting system, and serve on the Tulsa City Council. The plurality voting system is a Single-winner voting system often used to elect executive officers or to elect members of a legislative assembly which is based on single-member Roscoe Turner of District Three currently serves as the council chairman along with Vice Chairman John Eagleton of District Seven. As a whole, the council acts as the legislative body of city government, which aims to pass laws, approve the city budget, and manage efficiency in city government. In accordance with the mayor-council form of government, the Tulsa City Council and the office of the Mayor coordinate in city government operations. A third body of the government, the city auditor, is elected independently of the city council and mayor to ensure that the auditor can act in an objective manner. This position serves a term of two years, and the current city auditor is Phil Wood, a Democrat. [30] The city serves as the seat of county government for Tulsa County, and lies mostly within Oklahoma's 1st congressional district, with its far northwestern areas in southern Osage County in Oklahoma's 3rd congressional district. A county seat is a term for an Administrative center for a County, primarily used in the United States. Oklahoma's First Congressional District is in the northeastern corner of the state and it borders Kansas (to the north Oklahoma's Third Congressional District is the largest congressional district in Oklahoma and also one of the largest congressional districts in the United States
Municipal and State laws are enforced in Tulsa by the Tulsa Police Department, an organization of about 770 officers as of 2006. [32] In 2004, Tulsa's crime rate was 7806. 1 per 100,000 people, about 1. 5 times the national average. [33] There were 58 murders, 1096 robberies, and 6,592 burglaries in 2004. [33]
Sister cities
In accordance with the Tulsa Global Alliance, which operates in conjunction with Sister Cities International, an organization that began under President Dwight Eisenhower in 1956, Tulsa has been given eight international sister cities in an attempt to foster cross-cultural understanding:[34]
Geography
Tulsa is located in the northeastern corner of Oklahoma, 99 miles (159 km) northeast of Oklahoma City; situated between the edge of the Great Plains and the foot of the Ozark Mountains in a generally forested region of rolling hills. Oklahoma ( is a state located in the South Central region of the United States of America. Oklahoma City is the capital and largest city of the US state of Oklahoma. The Great Plains are the broad expanse of Prairie and Steppe which lie east of the Rocky Mountains in the United States and Canada The city touches the eastern extent of the Cross Timbers, an ecoregion of forest and prairie transitioning from the drier plains of the west to the wetter forests of the east. The term Cross Timbers is used to describe a fairly narrow strip of land in the United States that runs from southeastern Kansas across Central Oklahoma An ecoregion ( ecological region) sometimes called a bioregion, is an ecologically and geographically defined area smaller than a "realm" or " Prairie, from the French prairie ("meadow" "grassland" "pasture" refers to an area of land of low topographic relief that historically [35] With a wetter climate than points westward, Tulsa serves as a gateway to "Green Country", a popular and official designation for northeast Oklahoma that stems from the region's green vegetation and relatively high amount of hills and lakes compared to central and western areas of Oklahoma,[36] which lie largely in the drier Great Plains region of the Central United States. Located in northeast Oklahoma, Green Country is a heavily-wooded area of the state with many rolling hills and mountains and much foliage as opposed to western and central Oklahoma Northeastern Oklahoma is the most topographically diverse part of the state, containing seven of Oklahoma's 11 ecoregions[37] and more than half of its state parks. [38] The region encompasses 30 lakes or reservoirs[39] and borders the neighboring states of Kansas, Missouri, and Arkansas. Kansas ( is a Midwestern state in the central region of the United States of America, an area often referred to as the American " Missouri ( or) is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States bordered by Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee Arkansas ( is a state located in the southern region of the United States. The geographic coordinates of the city of Tulsa are (36. A geographic coordinate system enables every location on the Earth to be specified in three coordinates using mainly a spherical coordinate system. 131294, -95. 937332),[40] with an elevation of 213 meters (700 ft) above sea level. Mean sea level (MSL is the average (mean height of the Sea, with reference to a suitable reference surface
Topography
The city is split by the prominent Arkansas River, which flows in a wide, sandy-bottomed channel. The Arkansas River is a major Tributary of the Mississippi River. Its flow through the Tulsa area is controlled by upstream flood control reservoirs, but its width and depth can vary widely throughout the year, such as during periods of high rainfall or severe drought. Keystone Lake is an artificial Lake in northeastern Oklahoma on the Arkansas and Cimarron Rivers However, a low-water dam maintains a full channel at all times in the area adjacent to downtown Tulsa. [41] Heavily wooded and with abundant parks and water areas, the city holds several prominent hills with names such as "Shadow Mountain" and "Turkey Mountain", which create varied terrain, especially in its southern portions. While its central and northern sections are generally flat to gently undulating, the Osage Hills extension into the northwestern part of the city further varies the landscape. Holmes Peak, the future site of The American monument in the northwest corner of the city, is the tallest point in five counties at 1030 ft (314 m). [42] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 483. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census 9 square kilometers (186. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 8 sq mi). The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 473. 1 square kilometers (182. 6 sq mi) of it is land and 10. 9 square kilometers (4. 2 sq mi) of it (2. 24%) is water.
Climate
Tulsa is situated near the heart of Tornado Alley and has a temperate climate of the subtropical variety with a yearly average temperature of 61 °F (16 °C) and an average rainfall of 39 in (99 cm). For the book by William S Burroughs, see Tornado Alley (book. Humid subtropical climate ( Köppen Cfa or Cwa) is a climate zone characterized by hot humid summers and chilly to mild winters [43][44] As is typical temperate zones, weather patterns vary by season with occasional extremes in temperature and rainfall. [45]
Primarily in the spring and early summer months, the city is subjected to severe thunderstorms containing large hail, damaging winds, or tornadoes,[45] providing the area with a disproportionate share of its annual rainfall. Hail is a form of precipitation which consists of balls or irregular lumps of ice (hailstones A tornado is a violent rotating column of air which is in contact with both the surface of the earth and a Cumulonimbus cloud or in rare cases the base of a Cumulus Rain is Liquid precipitation. On Earth it is the condensation of atmospheric Water vapor into drops heavy enough to fall often making it to [44] Severe weather is not limited, though, to this season; on December 5, 1975, for example, Tulsa experienced a tornado. Events 63 BC - Cicero reads the last of his Catiline Orations. Year 1975 ( MCMLXXV) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. [45] Due to its potential for major flooding events, the city has developed one of the most extensive flood control systems in the nation. [46] A comprehensive flood management plan was developed in 1984 following a severe flood caused by a stalled weather front that dropped 15 inches (380 mm) of rain overnight, killing 14, injuring 288, and destroying 7,000 buildings totaling $180 million in damage. A surface weather analysis is a special type of Weather map that provides a view of Weather elements over a geographical area at a specified time based on information [46] In the early 1990s[46] and again in 2000,[47] FEMA honored Tulsa as leading the nation in flood plain management. The purpose of FEMA is to coordinate the response to a Disaster which has occurred in the United States and which overwhelms the resources of local and state authorities
Temperatures of 40 °C (100 °F) or higher are often observed from July to early September,[48] usually accompanied by high humidity brought in by southerly winds. [45] Lack of air circulation due to heat and humidity during the summer months leads to higher concentrations of ozone, prompting the city to release "Ozone Alerts", encouraging all parties to do their part in complying with the Clean Air Act and E.P.A. standards. OZONE is an object oriented Operating system written in the C programming language. A Clean Air Act describes one of a number of pieces of legislation relating to the reduction of Smog and Air pollution in general [49] The autumn season is usually short, consisting of pleasant, sunny days followed by cool nights. [48] Winter temperatures, while generally mild, occasionally experience extremes below -20 °C (0 °F) while annual snowfall averages about 9 inches. [43]
| Weather averages for Tulsa, Oklahoma | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average high °F (°C) | 46 (7) | 52 (11) | 61 (16) | 72 (22) | 79 (26) | 88 (31) | 93 (33) | 93 (33) | 84 (28) | 74 (23) | 60 (15) | 50 (10) | 71 (21) |
| Average low °F (°C) | 26 (-3) | 30 (-1) | 39 (3) | 50 (10) | 59 (15) | 68 (20) | 72 (22) | 70 (21) | 62 (16) | 51 (10) | 38 (3) | 30 (-1) | 50 (10) |
| Precipitation inches (cm) | 1. In Meteorology, precipitation (also known as one class of hydrometeors, which are atmospheric water phenomena is any product of the condensation of atmospheric 5 (3) | 1. 9 (4) | 3. 1 (7) | 3. 8 (9) | 5. 7 (14) | 4. 5 (11) | 3. 4 (8) | 2. 9 (7) | 4. 2 (10) | 3. 4 (8) | 2. 6 (6) | 2. 0 (5) | 39. 2 (99) |
| Source: Weatherbase[44] April 2007 | |||||||||||||
Cityscape
Architecture
- See also: List of tallest buildings in Tulsa
A building boom in the early 20th century gave Tulsa one of the largest concentrations of art deco architecture in the United States. This list of tallest buildings in Tulsa ranks High-rises in the U Art Deco was a popular international design movement from 1925 until 1939 affecting the decorative arts such as Architecture, Interior design, and Industrial [50] Most commonly in the zigzag and streamline styles,[22] the city's art deco is dotted throughout its older neighborhoods, primarily in downtown and midtown. Streamline Moderne, sometimes referred to by either name alone was a late branch of the Art Deco design style A collection of large art deco structures such as the Mid-Continent Tower, the Boston Avenue Methodist Church, and the Philtower, have attracted events promoting preservation and architectural interest. The Mid-Continent Tower is a Skyscraper located at 401 South Boston Avenue in downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma. The Boston Avenue United Methodist Church, located in downtown Tulsa Oklahoma and completed in 1929 is considered to be one of the finest examples of ecclesiastical The Philtower Building is a landmark of Tulsa, Oklahoma located at 427 S Boston In 2001, Tulsa served as the host city for the International Art Deco Congress, a semiannual event designed to promote art deco architecture internationally. [51] Building booms in the 1970s and 80s gave the city a larger base of contemporary architectural styles. The BOK Tower, built during this period, is the tallest building in Oklahoma and the surrounding states of Missouri, New Mexico, Arkansas, and Kansas. BOK Tower, formerly One Williams Center is a Skyscraper in downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma. Missouri ( or) is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States bordered by Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee New Mexico ( is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States of America. Arkansas ( is a state located in the southern region of the United States. Kansas ( is a Midwestern state in the central region of the United States of America, an area often referred to as the American " [52] Tulsa also has the second-, third-, and fourth-tallest buildings in the state, including the Cityplex Tower, which is located apart from the city's central business district. CityPlex Towers is a large office space complex located at 81st Street and Lewis Avenue in Tulsa, Oklahoma. See also Tulsa Oklahoma Downtown Tulsa includes many structures built during the Oil Boom in the 1920s and 1930s including Art Deco buildings such as [53] One of the area's unique architectural complexes, Oral Roberts University, is built in a Post-Modern Futuristic style, incorporating bright gold structures with sharp, jetting edges and clear geometric shapes. Futurist architecture (or Futurism) began as an early-20th century form of architecture characterized by anti-historicism The BOK Center, Tulsa's new arena, incorporates many of the city's most prominent themes, including Native American, art deco, and contemporary architectural styles. The BOK Center, or Bank of Oklahoma Center, is a 19199-seat multi-purpose Arena and the primary indoor sports and event venue in Tulsa Oklahoma. [54] Intended to be an architectural icon,[55] the building was designed by César Pelli, the architect of the famous Petronas Towers in Malaysia. Cesar Pelli (born October 12 1926 in San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina) is an Argentine Architect known for designing some of the The Petronas Twin Towers (also known as the Petronas Towers or Twin Towers) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia were the world's tallest buildings For the biogeographical region see Malesia Malaysia (məˈleɪʒə or /məˈleɪziə/ is a country that consists of thirteen states and
Neighborhoods
Downtown Tulsa is an area of approximately 1. 4 square miles (3. 6 km²) surrounded by an inner-dispersal loop created by Interstate 244, Highway 64, and Highway 75. [56] The area serves as Tulsa's financial and business district, and is the topic of a large initiative to draw tourism, which includes plans to capitalize on the area's historic architecture. [57] Much of Tulsa's convention space is located in downtown, such as the Tulsa Performing Arts Center and the Tulsa Convention Center, and beginning in 2008, the BOK Center. The Tulsa Convention Center is a 7111-seat multi-purpose Arena in Tulsa Oklahoma. The BOK Center, or Bank of Oklahoma Center, is a 19199-seat multi-purpose Arena and the primary indoor sports and event venue in Tulsa Oklahoma. Prominent downtown sub-districts include the Blue Dome District, the Brady Arts district, and the Greenwood Historical District.
The city's historical residential core lies in an area known as Midtown, containing upscale neighborhoods built in the early 1900s with architecture ranging from art deco to Greek Revival. Art Deco was a popular international design movement from 1925 until 1939 affecting the decorative arts such as Architecture, Interior design, and Industrial The Greek Revival was an architectural movement of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries predominantly in northern Europe and the United States The University of Tulsa, the Swan Lake neighborhood, Philbrook Museum, and the upscale shopping districts of Utica Square, Cherry Street, and Brookside are located in this region. The University of Tulsa is a Private university awarding bachelors masters and doctoral degrees located in Tulsa Oklahoma. Swan Lake is a Historic district in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Its borders consist of 15th Street to the North Utica Street to the East 21st Street to the The Philbrook Museum of Art in Tulsa, Oklahoma is an Art museum and former home of Oklahoma oil pioneer Waite Phillips and his wife Utica Square is an upscale outdoor Shopping center located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. A large portion of the city's southern half was developed since the 1970s, containing low density housing and retail developments. This region, marked by secluded homes and suburban neighborhoods, contains one of the state's largest shopping malls, Woodland Hills Mall, as well as Southern Hills Country Club and Oral Roberts University. Woodland Hills Mall is one of Oklahoma's largest shopping malls Southern Hills Country Club is a prestigious private Golf and Country club in Tulsa Oklahoma in the United States. Oral Roberts University or ORU, based in Tulsa Oklahoma, is a charismatic Christian Liberal arts University with an enrollment East of Highway 169, a diverse racial makeup marks the eastern portions of the city, with large Asian and Mexican communities and much of the city's manufacturing industry. Asian or Asiatic is a Demonym for people from Asia. However the use of the term varies by country and person often referring to people from a particular The United Mexican States ( or commonly Mexico (ˈmɛksɪkoʊ () is a federal constitutional Republic in North America.
Areas of Tulsa west of the Arkansas River are called West Tulsa, and are marked by large parks, wilderness reserves, and large oil refineries. West Tulsa is a local name given to an area situated in the west section of the city of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The northern tier of the city is home to a large percentage of Tulsa's African-American community, and the area's Booker T. Washington High School, an African-American high school during the segregation era, is now a magnet school judged to be the 58th best high school in the United States by Newsweek Magazine in 2005. African Americans or Black Americans are citizens or residents of the United States who have origins in any of the black populations of Africa Booker Taliaferro Washington (April 5 1856 &ndash November 14 1915 was an American educator orator author and leader of the African-American community A magnet school is a School which offers specialized courses or curricula. Newsweek is an American weekly Newsmagazine published in New York City. [58] Included in the region is the Greenwood Historic District and the adjacent campus of OSU-Tulsa, the Gilcrease Museum, the Tulsa International Airport, the Tulsa Zoo, the Tulsa Air and Space Museum, and the nation's third-largest municipal park, Mohawk Park. Greenwood is a predominantly black Neighborhood in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the south end of Greenwood Avenue Oklahoma State University–Tulsa Located in Tulsa OK, USA, is the newest institution of the Oklahoma State University System. Gilcrease Museum is a Museum located northwest of downtown Tulsa Oklahoma. The Tulsa Zoo and Living Museum is a Zoo and Living museum located in Tulsa Oklahoma USA. [59]
Economy
Though the oil industry has historically dominated Tulsa's economy, efforts in economic diversification have created a base in the sectors of aerospace, finance, technology, telecommunications, high tech, and manufacturing. The petroleum industry includes the global processes of exploration, extraction, refining, transporting (often by Oil tankers and pipelines This article is about the field of research and industry for the corporation see The Aerospace Corporation Aerospace comprises the The field of finance refers to the concepts of Time, Money and Risk and how they are interrelated Technology is a broad concept that deals with a Species ' usage and knowledge of Tools and Crafts and how it affects a species' ability to control and adapt High tech is Technology that is at the cutting edge —the most advanced technology currently available Manufacturing (from Latin manu factura, "making by hand" is the use of tools and labor to make things for use or sale [12] The Tulsa International Airport (TUL) and the Tulsa Port of Catoosa, the nation's most inland seaport, connect the region with international trade and transportation. Tulsa International Airport is a city-owned public-use Airport located five miles (8 km) northeast of the Central business district of Tulsa The Tulsa Port of Catoosa is located near the city of Catoosa in Rogers County, just inside the municipal fenceline of Tulsa, Oklahoma. An American Airlines maintenance base at Tulsa International Airport is the city's largest employer and the largest maintenance facility in the world, serving as the airline's global maintenance and engineering headquarters,[60] while the Tulsa Port of Catoosa and the Tulsa International Airport house extensive industrial parks. American Airlines Inc (AA is a US -based airline and the world's Largest airline in total passenger miles transported and passenger fleet size [61][62]
Products from Tulsa manufacturers account for about 60% of Oklahoma's exports,[63] and in 2001, the city's total gross product was in the top one-third of metropolitan areas, states, and countries, with more than $29 billion in total goods, growing at a rate of $250 million each year. [64] In 2006, Forbes magazine rated Tulsa as second in the nation in income growth, and one of the best cities to do business in the country. [65] Usually among the lowest in the nation in terms of cost of doing business, the Tulsa Metropolitan Area in 2005 was rated among the five lowest metropolitan areas in the United States for that category. [66]
A number of large financial corporations are headquartered in Tulsa, the largest being the BOK Financial Corporation, the parent company to the Bank of Oklahoma, the Bank of Texas, the Bank of Arkansas, the Bank of Albuquerque, the Bank of Arizona, Colorado State Bank and Trust, and the Bank of Kansas City. BOK Financial Corporation ( BOKF), based in Tulsa Oklahoma, is a financial services company in the West South Central States region of the United [67] The semi-national gas station chain QuikTrip, the national car rental companies of Vanguard (parent to National and Alamo) and Dollar-Thrifty, and Mazzio's semi-national pizza chain also call Tulsa home. A filling station, fueling station, gas station, service station, petrol station, or gasbar, Retail Outlet QuikTrip (abbreviated QT) is a Tulsa -based chain of Convenience stores primarily found in the Midwestern and Southern United States Vanguard Automotive Group is a company based in Tulsa Oklahoma. Dollar-Thrifty Automotive Group is a holding company for Thrifty Car Rental and Dollar Rent A Car, formed in 1990 by Chrysler and spun off in 1997 Mazzio's Corporation was the parent company of two restaurants Mazzio's Italian Eatery and Zio's Italian Kitchen. Many international oil and gas-related companies have headquarters in Tulsa, including Williams Companies, SemGroup, Syntroleum, ONEOK, Samson and Excel Energy. The Williams Companies Inc ( is an energy company based in Tulsa Oklahoma. History SemGroup LP was founded in February 2001 On July 9, 2007 SemGroup announced that it would establish a publicly traded affiliate SemGroup Energy Partners Syntroleum Corporation ( is a United States company engaged in development and commercialization of proprietary Gas to liquids (GTL and Coal to liquids ONEOK Inc (pronounced like 'one oak' ( is a diversified Fortune 200 corporation based in Tulsa Oklahoma. Meanwhile, there are 30 companies in Tulsa that employ more than 1,000 people,[68] though small businesses make up more than 80% of the city's companies. [69]
During a national recession from 2001 to 2003, the city lost 28,000 jobs. [63] In response, a development initiative, Vision 2025, promised to incite economic growth and recreate lost jobs. Vision 2025 was a proposition to increase Tulsa county's sales tax rate in order to fund capital improvements Projects spurred by the initiative promised urban revitalization, infrastructure improvement, tourism development, riverfront retail development, and further diversification of the economy. As of 2007, employment levels have surpassed pre-recession heights[70][63] and the city is in a significant economic development and investment surge. [71]
Education
- See also: List of schools in Tulsa, Oklahoma
There are three primary public school districts in the city of Tulsa. Tulsa Public Schools, with nine high schools and over 41,000 students, is the largest school district in Oklahoma. Tulsa Public Schools is an independent School district serving the Tulsa, Oklahoma area in Northeastern Oklahoma. Oklahoma ( is a state located in the South Central region of the United States of America. [72] Each with one upper high school, Jenks and Union schools are the two other primary districts, covering the southern portion of the city near the towns of Jenks and Broken Arrow. Jenks Public Schools is a K-12 Public school system located in Jenks Oklahoma. Union Public Schools is located in parts of Tulsa and Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, and acts as a unifying organization that provides a sense of pride support Broken Arrow is a city located in the northeastern part of the U The Catholic Diocese of Tulsa supports a system of parochial and diocesan schools, including Bishop Kelley High School. Bishop Kelley High School is a Lasallian Catholic High school with over 900 students grades 9 to 12 located in the center of the Tulsa metropolitan Another Catholic high school, Cascia Hall Preparatory School, is administered by Augustinians. Cascia Hall Preparatory School was established by the Augustinians as a Catholic school for boys in 1926 by Francis Driscoll in Tulsa Oklahoma The Augustinians, named after Saint Augustine of Hippo (died AD 430) are several Catholic Monastic orders and congregations [73] Most other private schools have religious affiliations with various Jewish and Protestant denominations, including Holland Hall School, affiliated with the Episcopal Church. The Episcopal Church is the official name of the Province of the Anglican Communion in the United States. In 2006, there were more than 90,000 students attending Tulsa County's public schools. [74]
The largest library system in the Tulsa Metropolitan Area, the Tulsa City-County Library, contains 1. 7 million volumes in 25 library facilities. [75] The library is active in the community, holding events and programs at most branches, including free computer classes, children's story-times, business and job assistance, and scholarly databases with information on a variety of topics. [74] The McFarlin Library at the University of Tulsa is a federal depository library holding over three million items. The University of Tulsa is a Private university awarding bachelors masters and doctoral degrees located in Tulsa Oklahoma. A federal depository library is a Library in the United States that holds documents printed by the Government Printing Office. [76] Founded in 1930, the library is known for its collection of Native American works and the original works of Irish author James Joyce. James Augustine Aloysius Joyce (2 February 1882 &ndash 13 January 1941 was an Irish expatriate writer widely considered to be one of the most influential writers of the [76] The Tulsa City-County Library and the University of Tulsa's Law Library are also federal depository libraries, making Tulsa the only city in Oklahoma with more than two federal depository libraries. [77]
Higher education
Tulsa has 14 institutions of higher education, including two private universities: the University of Tulsa, a school founded in 1894; and Oral Roberts University, a school founded by evangelist Oral Roberts in 1963. Public and Private Universities and Colleges in Tulsa Oklahoma Tulsa is home to a variety of Colleges and Universities, including The University of Tulsa is a Private university awarding bachelors masters and doctoral degrees located in Tulsa Oklahoma. Oral Roberts University or ORU, based in Tulsa Oklahoma, is a charismatic Christian Liberal arts University with an enrollment Granville Oral Roberts (born January 24, 1918, in Ada OK) is an American neo-Pentecostal Televangelist and is also a The University of Tulsa has an enrollment of 4,125 undergraduate and graduate students[78] and is ranked 91st among national doctoral universities in U.S. News and World Report's 2008 edition of America's Best Colleges and among the best 123 Western Colleges by the Princeton Review in 2007, which also ranks it in the top ten schools nationally for quality of life, overall happiness of students, and relationship with the community. USNews & World Report is an influential weekly American Newsmagazine published in Washington D The Princeton Review (TPR is an American educational preparation company [79] Oral Roberts University, a charismatic Christian institution with an enrollment of 5,109 undergraduate and graduate students,[80] was rated in 2007 by the Princeton Review one of the 123 best in the Western United States and among the nation's top 50 schools for graduate programs by U. The term charismatic movement describes the adoption from the early twentieth century onwards of certain beliefs typical of those held by Pentecostal Christians — specifically S. News and World Report in 2007. [81]
Rogers State University is the Tulsa area's only public four-year university, though Tulsa Community College has a partnership allowing students to complete four-year Bachelor's degrees through OU-Tulsa, OSU-Tulsa, and NSU-Broken Arrow. Rogers State University is a public co-educational university located in Claremore Oklahoma with branch campuses in Bartlesville Oklahoma and Pryor Creek [82] The largest community college in Oklahoma, Tulsa Community College (TCC) operates four campuses spread across the area as well as a conference center in Midtown. Tulsa Community College is a Community college in Tulsa Oklahoma. [83] Oklahoma State University houses three campuses in the city, the OSU Center for Health Sciences, the OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine, and OSU - Tulsa, accommodating upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses. The Oklahoma State University System comprises six educational institutes across Oklahoma, four being general academic universities and two Health institutions The Oklahoma State University - Center for Health Sciences is located in Tulsa Oklahoma and is part of the Oklahoma State University System. Oklahoma State University Medical Center is a health institution located in Tulsa Oklahoma. Oklahoma State University–Tulsa Located in Tulsa OK, USA, is the newest institution of the Oklahoma State University System. The University of Oklahoma operates what is known as the OU-Tulsa Schusterman Center, offering bachelors, master's and doctoral degree programs in conjunction with the main campus in Norman and the OU Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City. University of Oklahoma, abbreviated OU, is a Coeducational public Research university located in the U The OU-Tulsa Schusterman Center also houses the OU College of Medicine, Tulsa. The Spartan School of Aeronautics enrolls 1,500 students at its flight programs near Tulsa International Airport[84] and the city's vocational education is headed by Tulsa Technology Center, the oldest and largest vocational technology institution in the state. Vocational education or Vocational Education and Training (VET also called Career and Technical Education (CTE prepares learners for jobs that are based Tulsa Technology Center (Tulsatech has multiple campuses and offers full-time programs part-time programs and training programs for business and industry [85]
Culture
Though Oklahoma is placed entirely in the Southern United States by the United States Census Bureau,[86] Tulsa is influenced by the nearby Midwest, Southwest, and Southern cultural regions, as well as a historical native American presence. The Southern United States &mdashcommonly referred to as the American South, Dixie, or simply the South &mdashconstitutes a large distinctive The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census The Southwestern area of the United States could be defined as the states west of the Mississippi River, with the qualification of a certain northern limit such as the 37 The Southern United States &mdashcommonly referred to as the American South, Dixie, or simply the South &mdashconstitutes a large distinctive These influences are expressed in the city's museums, cultural centers, performing arts venues, ethnic festivals, park systems, zoos, wildlife preserves, and large and growing collections of public sculptures, monuments, and artwork. [87]
Arts and theatre
Located in the former estate of oil pioneer Waite Phillips, Philbrook Museum is considered one of the top 50 fine art museums in the United States, and is one of five to offer a combination of historic home, gardens, and art collections. Petroleum ( L petroleum, from Greek πετρέλαιον, lit Waite Phillips ( January 19[[ 883]]&ndash January 27[[ 964]] was the son of Lewis "Lew" Franklin Phillips and Lucinda Josephine "Josie" (Faucett The Philbrook Museum of Art in Tulsa, Oklahoma is an Art museum and former home of Oklahoma oil pioneer Waite Phillips and his wife Fine art is any Art form developed primarily for Aesthetics rather than Utility. [88] The collections of Thomas Gilcrease are housed at the Gilcrease Museum, which also holds the world's largest, most comprehensive collection of art and artifacts of the American West. William Thomas Gilcrease (1890&ndash1962 was an American oilman art collector and philanthropist Gilcrease Museum is a Museum located northwest of downtown Tulsa Oklahoma. [89] With remnants of the Holocaust and artifacts relevant to Judaism in Oklahoma, the Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art preserves the largest collection of Judaica in the Southwest United States. Judaism (from the Greek Ioudaïsmos, derived from the Hebrew יהודה Yehudah, " Judah " in Hebrew יַהֲדוּת Yahedut The Southwestern area of the United States could be defined as the states west of the Mississippi River, with the qualification of a certain northern limit such as the 37 [90] Other museums, such as the Tulsa Air and Space Museum, the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame, and the Tulsa Geosciences Center, document histories of the region, while the Greenwood Cultural Center preserves the culture of the city's African American heritage, housing a collection of artifacts and photography that document the history of The Black Wall Street prior to the Tulsa Race Riot of 1921. The Tulsa race riot, also known as the 1921 race riot, The night that Tulsa died, the Tulsa Race War, or the Greenwood riot, was a massacre
Since 1969, public displays of artwork in Tulsa have been funded by one percent of its annual city budget. [87] Each year, a sculpture from a local artist is installed along the Arkansas River trail system, while other sculptures stand at local parks, such as an enlarged version of Cyrus Dallin's Appeal to the Great Spirit sculpture at Woodward Park. Cyrus Edwin Dallin ( November 22, 1861 - November 14, 1944) was an American sculptor and Olympic archer. Appeal to the Great Spirit, a Sculpture by Cyrus Dallin, is the last of a four-piece series called The Epic of the Indian. Woodward Park (34 acres is a public park Botanical garden, and Arboretum located between 21st Street and 24th Street Tulsa Oklahoma, USA [87] At the entrance to Oral Roberts University stands a large statue of praying hands, which, at 60 feet (18 m) high, is the largest bronze sculpture in the world. [91] As a testament to the city's oil heritage, the 76-foot (23 m) Golden Driller guards the front entrance to the Tulsa County Fairgrounds. The Golden Driller is a 76 foot tall (23 meter 43500 pound statue of an oil worker in Tulsa Oklahoma.
Tulsa contains several permanent dance, theater, and concert groups, including the Tulsa Ballet, the Tulsa Opera, the Tulsa Symphony Orchestra, Light Opera Oklahoma, Tulsa Signature Symphony, and Theatre Tulsa, the oldest continuously operating community theatre company west of the Mississippi River. Tulsa Ballet is a professional American Ballet company located in Tulsa OK The Tulsa Opera located in Tulsa Oklahoma is the 18th oldest opera company in the United States and is ranked among the top 10 regional opera companies in the nation The Tulsa Symphony Orchestra (TSO is a professional orchestra based in Tulsa OK that was founded in 2005 Light Opera Oklahoma (LOOK is a professional Opera company based in Tulsa Oklahoma and is a member of OPERA America. The Tulsa Signature Symphony is a professional orchestra-in-residence at Tulsa Community College (TCC Theatre Tulsa Inc is a Community theatre company in the United States. WikiProject {{{1}}} The definition of Community Theatre differs in the US from the UK The Mississippi River is the second longest River in the United States, with a length of from its source in Lake Itasca in Minnesota to [92] Tulsa also houses the Tulsa Spotlight Theater, which shows the longest-running play in America (The Drunkard) every Saturday night. Large performing arts complexes include the Tulsa Convention Center, the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, Expo Square Pavilion, the Mabee Center, the Tulsa Performing Arts Center for Education, and the River Parks Amphitheater. The Tulsa Convention Center is a 7111-seat multi-purpose Arena in Tulsa Oklahoma. The Tulsa Performing Arts Center is a performing arts venue in the city of Tulsa Oklahoma. The Expo Square Pavilion, is a 6311-seat multi-purpose Arena in Tulsa Oklahoma. Mabee Center is an 11300-seat multi-purpose Arena in Tulsa Oklahoma. Beginning in 2008, the BOK Center will host large performing arts events as Tulsa's largest venue. The BOK Center, or Bank of Oklahoma Center, is a 19199-seat multi-purpose Arena and the primary indoor sports and event venue in Tulsa Oklahoma. Ten miles west of the city, an outdoor amphitheater called "Discoveryland!" holds the official title of the world performance headquarters for the musical Oklahoma!,[93] while Cain's Ballroom, considered the birthplace of Western Swing,[94] housed the performance headquarters of Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys during the 1930s. Oklahoma! is the first musical written by composer Richard Rodgers and librettist Oscar Hammerstein II. Cain's Ballroom is a Music venue in Tulsa, OK. It was built in 1924 to serve as a garage for one of Tulsa's founders Tate Brady. This article is about the Musical genre. For the popular western swing Steel guitar tuning see E9 tuning. James Robert (Bob Wills ( March 6, 1905 &ndash May 13, 1975) was an American Western swing musician Songwriter The Texas Playboys were a Western Swing band long led by Bob Wills, and considered by many to be the definitive progenitor of that musical genre The centerpiece of the downtown Brady Arts District, the Brady Theater, is the largest of the city's five operating performing arts venues that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Brady Theater has served Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA as a public assembly facility since its completion in 1914 The National Register of Historic Places (NRHP is the United States government's official list of districts sites buildings structures and objects deemed worthy of [95]
Outdoor recreation
The City of Tulsa manages 140 parks spread over 6,000 acres (24 km²). List of Festivals and Events in Tulsa, Oklahoma: Cultural ''Utsav'' India Fest 07 Explore the colorful culture of India at Utsav India Fest 2007 on Saturday [97] Most notably, Woodward Park, a 45 acre tract located in midtown Tulsa, doubles as a botanical gardens featuring the Tulsa Municipal Rose Garden and more than 6,000 rose plants in 250 varieties. Woodward Park (34 acres is a public park Botanical garden, and Arboretum located between 21st Street and 24th Street Tulsa Oklahoma, USA Botanical gardens grow a wide variety of Plants primarily to categorize and document for scientific purposes [98] Along the Arkansas River, a linear park system runs through more than 10 miles (16 km) of shore with 20 miles (32 km) of hard-surfaced biking and running trails. [99] An additional 30 miles (48 km) of unpaved trails run through Turkey Mountain Urban Wildreness Area at the summit of Turkey Mountain featuring hiking, biking, horseback riding, and vistas overlooking downtown Tulsa. [100]
The city's zoo, the Tulsa Zoo and Living Museum, was voted "America's Favorite Zoo" in 2005 by Microsoft Game Studios in connection with a national promotion of its Zoo Tycoon 2 computer game. The Tulsa Zoo and Living Museum is a Zoo and Living museum located in Tulsa Oklahoma USA. Microsoft Game Studios ( MGS) branded with current logo and moniker in 2002 (formerly the Microsoft Game Division or Microsoft Games) is a Wholly Zoo Tycoon 2 is a simulation computer game in which the player may create and operate a zoo by managing its finances employees and animal exhibits [101] Doubling as a museum that documents the cultures and history of various climates in North America, the zoo encompasses a total of 78 acres with approximately 1,500 animals and 436 species. [102] The zoo is located in Mohawk Park, the third largest municipal park in the United States. [59][103] On the west bank of the Arkansas River in the suburb of Jenks, the Oklahoma Aquarium is the state’s only freestanding aquarium, containing over 200 exhibits. Jenks is a city in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States, and a suburb of Tulsa, in the northeastern part of the state The Oklahoma Aquarium is located on a 66 Acre (2671 Hectare) campus along the banks of the Arkansas River in Jenks Oklahoma, [104]
The Tulsa State Fair, operating in late September and early October, attracts over one million people during its 10 day run,[105] and the city's Oktoberfest celebration was named one of the top 10 in the world by USA Today and one of the top German food festivals in the nation by Bon Appetit magazine. The Tulsa State Fair is a fair and exposition in Tulsa Oklahoma that operates during an 11-day span starting at the end of September and ending early in October The Oktoberfest is a sixteen-day festival held each year in Munich, Bavaria, Germany during late September (and running to early October USA TODAY is a national American daily Newspaper published by the Gannett Company. Bon Appétit ( French for enjoy your meal -- literally good appetite) describes itself as "a Food and entertaining Magazine [106] The annual Mayfest arts and crafts festival entertained more than 375,000 people in its four day run in downtown during 2007. [107] On a smaller scale, the city hosts block parties during a city-wide "Block Party Day" each year, with festivals varying in size throughout city neighborhoods. [108] Tulsa has one major amusement park attraction, Big Splash Water Park, featuring multi-story water slides and large wave pools. Until 2006, the city also hosted Bell's Amusement Park, which closed after Tulsa County officials declined to renew its lease agreement. Bell's Amusement Park was a small Amusement park located in Tulsa 's Expo Square part of the Tulsa County Fairground [109] Most of the park's equipment had been removed by early 2007 and the owner was discussing relocation with other cities in the Tulsa Metropolitan Area. [110]
Sports
Tulsa supports a wide array of sports at the professional and collegiate levels. Currently, the city hosts two NCAA Division I colleges and five professional, minor league sports teams, playing in basketball, arena football, baseball, hockey, and soccer. The National Collegiate Athletic Association ( NCAA, often pronounced "N-C-Double-A" is a voluntary association of about 1200 institutions conferences organizations Division I (or D-I) is the highest level of intercollegiate athletics sanctioned by the National Collegiate Athletic Association in the United States Minor leagues are professional Sports leagues which are not regarded as the premier leagues in those sports [111] The city also contains one of the nation's top rated golf courses, Southern Hills Country Club, which is one of two courses that have hosted seven majors: four PGA Championships and three U.S. Opens, the most recent in 2007. Southern Hills Country Club is a prestigious private Golf and Country club in Tulsa Oklahoma in the United States. The men's major golf championships, often referred to simply as "the majors" are the four most prestigious annual tournaments in professional Golf. The PGA Championship (sometimes referred to as the US PGA Championship outside of North America is an annual Golf tournament conducted by the PGA of America The United States Open Championship, commonly known as the US [112] The course has held five amateur championships[112] and the LPGA plays a regular tour stop for the SemGroup Championship at Cedar Ridge Country Club. The LPGA, in full the Ladies Professional Golf Association, is an American organization for female professional Golfers The organization whose headquarters are The SemGroup Championship, in full the SemGroup Championship Presented by John Q The 18,000-seat BOK Center, set for completion in 2008, is intended to be a home for the city's minor league hockey and arena football teams. The BOK Center, or Bank of Oklahoma Center, is a 19199-seat multi-purpose Arena and the primary indoor sports and event venue in Tulsa Oklahoma. This article is about the sport of Arena Football See Arena Football (video game for the EA Sports Video game of the same name [113] Until its last season in 1984, the city hosted the Tulsa Roughnecks, which played in the now-defunct North American Soccer League. This article is about the original Tulsa Roughnecks of the NASL North American Soccer League (NASL was a professional soccer League with teams in the United States of America (U Also in 1984, the city co-hosted the Oklahoma Outlaws with Oklahoma City for a single season, which belonged to the now-defunct United States Football League. The Arizona Outlaws were a professional American football team that played in the United States Football League Oklahoma City is the capital and largest city of the US state of Oklahoma. For the proposed "New USFL" see United States Football League (2010.
Tulsa has two universities that compete at the NCAA Division I level: the University of Tulsa Golden Hurricane, and the Oral Roberts University Golden Eagles. The National Collegiate Athletic Association ( NCAA, often pronounced "N-C-Double-A" is a voluntary association of about 1200 institutions conferences organizations Division I (or D-I) is the highest level of intercollegiate athletics sanctioned by the National Collegiate Athletic Association in the United States The University of Tulsa is a Private university awarding bachelors masters and doctoral degrees located in Tulsa Oklahoma. Oral Roberts University or ORU, based in Tulsa Oklahoma, is a charismatic Christian Liberal arts University with an enrollment The University of Tulsa's basketball program has reached the Sweet Sixteen three times, made an appearance in the Elite Eight in 2000, won the NIT championship in 1981 and 2001, and won the inaugural College Basketball Invitational in 2008. The term Elite Eight refers to the final eight teams in the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship or the NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Championship. The National Invitation Tournament (NIT is a men's college Basketball tournament operated by the National Collegiate Athletic Association. The College Basketball Invitational (CBI is a men's College basketball tournament created in 2007 by The Gazelle Group [114] [115] Thirteen bowl games have been played by the school in football. [116] Oral Roberts University's basketball team reached the Elite Eight in 1974 and won the Mid-Continent Conference title three straight years, from 2005 to 2007. The term Elite Eight refers to the final eight teams in the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship or the NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Championship. Membership Associate members Eastern Illinois University (November 3 2005 - swimming and diving Former members [117] At the secondary level, the Tulsa area is home to several high school athletic programs that are frequently ranked among the best nationally. [1]
The city's running and cycling communities support events such as the Tulsa Tough cycling race and the Tulsa Run, which features over 8000 participants annually. Running is a means for an animal to move on Foot. It is defined in Sporting terms as a Gait in which at some point all feet are off the ground Cycling is the use of Bicycles or - less commonly - Unicycles Tricycles Quadricycles and other similar wheeled Human powered vehicles Tulsa Tough Ride and Race is a three-day cycling festival in Tulsa Oklahoma. The Tulsa Run is a 15 Kilometer Running event in Tulsa Oklahoma featuring over 8000 runners in the annual October event [118] Gambling is supported by a community of Indian gaming venues that have been allowed to expand gambling options. Indian Gaming enterprises comprise Gambling businesses operated on Indian reservations or tribal land which have limited Sovereignty and therefore the ability In 2005, compacts between the state and various tribes allowed facilities to offer table card games and slot machines. A Treaty is an agreement under International law entered into by actors in international law namely States and International organizations. [119] Another popular gambling draw, Horse racing events are housed by the Fair Meadows race track and Will Rogers Downs in nearby Claremore. This article is about the sport For other uses see Horserace (drinking game or Horse race (politics. Fair Meadows Race Track is a large race track and betting center located in Tulsa Oklahoma. The Will Rogers Downs is a gaming facility and race track located in Claremore Oklahoma owned and operated by the Cherokee Nation. Claremore is a city and the County seat of Rogers County, Oklahoma, United States.
| Club | Sport | League | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa Drillers | Baseball | Texas League | Drillers Stadium |
| Tulsa Oilers | Ice Hockey | Central Hockey League | Tulsa Convention Center |
| Tulsa Talons | Arena Football | af2 | Tulsa Convention Center |
| Tulsa 66ers | Basketball | NBADL | SpiritBank Event Center |
| Tulsa Revolution[111] | Soccer | AISL | Soccer City Indoor Sports Complex |
Demographics
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As of the census[1] of 2006, there were 382,872 people, 165,743 households, and 99,114 families residing in the city, with a population density of 830. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 9/km² (2,152. 0/sq mi). There were 179,405 housing units at an average density of 982. 3/sq mi (379. 2/km²). Of 165,743 households, 28. 5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43. 1% were married couples living together, 12. NOTICE TO WOULD-BE ROMEOS ************** 9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40. 2% were non-families. Of all households, 33. 9% are made up of only one person, and 9. 8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2. 31 people and the average family size was 2. 98. [121]
In the city proper, the population is spread out with 24. 8% of the population under the age of 18, 10. 9% from 18 to 24, 29. 9% from 25 to 44, 21. 5% from 45 to 64, and 12. 9% who were 65 years of age or older, while the median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 93. 5 males, while for every 100 females over the age of 17 there were 90. 4 males. The median income for a household in the city was $35,316, and the median income for a family was $44,518. Males had a median income of $32,779 versus $25,587 for females, and the per capita income for the city was $21,534. Per capita income means how much each individual receives in monetary terms of the yearly income generated in the country About 10. 9% of families and 14. 1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20. The poverty threshold, or poverty line, is the minimum level of Income deemed necessary to achieve an adequate Standard of living in a given country 5% of those under age 18 and 8. 3% of those age 65 or over. In 2006, the racial makeup of the city was 70. 09% Caucasian, 15. 47% African American, 4. 72% Native American, 1. 82% Asian, 0. 05% Pacific Islander, 3. 45% from other races, and 4. 40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino persons of any race formed at least 7. 15% of the population with possibly more unregistered persons living within the city.
Religiously, Tulsa is overwhelmingly Protestant. Protestantism refers to the forms of Christian faith and practice that originated in the 16th century Protestant Reformation. [122] The city is located in a geographic strip of high church attendance and widespread beliefs in biblical Christianity often called the "Bible Belt", and its history as a hub for televangelists such as Oral Roberts along with a predominance of Christian beliefs and values often lead Tulsa to be considered the "buckle of the Bible Belt. The Bible Belt is an informal term for an area of the United States of America in which socially conservative Evangelical Protestantism is a Televangelism is the use of Television to communicate the Christian faith The Bible Belt is an informal term for an area of the United States of America in which socially conservative Evangelical Protestantism is a "[123][124] In 2000, the metropolitan area of Tulsa had 364,533 Protestant Christians, including 166,550 Southern Baptists and 78,221 Methodists. The Southern Baptist Convention ( SBC) is a United States -based mostly conservative Christian denomination Methodism is a movement within Protestant Christianity represented by a number of denominations and organizations [122] Meanwhile, the area had 43,854 Catholics, 2,200 Muslims, 2,650 Jews, and 1,590 Unitarian-Universalists. A Muslim (مسلم pronounced Muslim, not Muzlim) is an adherent of the Religion PLEASE TAKE NOTE************ Unitarian Universalism ( UUism) is a theologically liberal Religion characterized by its support for a "free and responsible search for truth [122]
Metropolitan area
The Tulsa Metropolitan Area, or the region immediately surrounding Tulsa with strong social and economic ties to the city,[125] occupies a large portion of the state's northeastern quadrant. Green Country Cities The Tulsa Metropolitan Area's anchor city Tulsa was home to 387807 residents in 2003 A metropolitan area is a large population center consisting of a large Metropolis and its adjacent zone of influence or of more than one closely adjoining neighboring central It is informally known as "Green Country", a name derived from the state's official tourism designation for all of northeastern Oklahoma, though its usage in relation to the Tulsa Metropolitan Area can be traced to the early part of the 20th century. Located in northeast Oklahoma, Green Country is a heavily-wooded area of the state with many rolling hills and mountains and much foliage as opposed to western and central Oklahoma [126]
The United States Census Bureau defines the sphere of the city's influence as the Tulsa Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), spanning seven counties: Tulsa, Rogers, Osage, Wagoner, Okmulgee, Pawnee, and Creek. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census Table of United States Metropolitan Statistical Areas|Table of United States Core Based Statistical AreasIn the United States, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB has produced Tulsa County is a county located in the US state of Oklahoma. Rogers County is a County located in the US state of Oklahoma. Osage County is the largest County in the US state of Oklahoma. Wagoner County is a County located in the US state of Oklahoma. Okmulgee County is a County located in the US state of Oklahoma. Pawnee County is a County located in the US state of Oklahoma. Creek County is a County located in the US state of Oklahoma. The 2008 US Census Estimate shows the Tulsa MSA to have 905,755 residents[4] with a population expected to reach one million between 2010 and 2012. [5] The Tulsa-Bartlesville Combined Statistical Area (CSA) is created by adding the nearby Bartlesville, Oklahoma micropolitan area, consisting of Washington County in Northeastern Oklahoma. Table of United States Combined Statistical AreasThe United States Office of Management and Budget (OMB defines micropolitan and metropolitan statistical areas. Bartlesville is a city in Washington county in the US state of Oklahoma. Washington County is a County located in the US state of Oklahoma. In 2007, US Census Estimates show the Tulsa-Bartlesville CMSA to have 955,643 residents. [6]
Infrastructure
Transportation in Tulsa is aided by a bus network of 97 vehicles[127] and two primary airports, while the Tulsa Port of Catoosa provides transportation of goods and industry through international trade routes. The Tulsa Port of Catoosa is located near the city of Catoosa in Rogers County, just inside the municipal fenceline of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Though internal transportation is largely dependent on automobiles, the city is consistently ranked in the five lowest metropolitan areas for average price of gas at the pump. [128] As reported by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation in 2005, Tulsa's busiest freeway is US 169 with about 106,000 vehicles daily between 51st and 61st Streets, and its second busiest freeway is Interstate 44 with about 88,000 vehicles between Yale and Sheridan Avenues. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT is an agency of the Government of Oklahoma responsible for the construction maintenance and regulatation the US Route 169 is a spur of US Route 69. It currently runs for 966 Miles (1555 km) from the city of Virginia, Minnesota to Interstate 44 (I-44 is an Interstate highway in the central United States. [129] Currently, there are no mass transit rail lines in Tulsa, though the prospect of passenger rail lines from downtown Tulsa to the suburb of Broken Arrow is being studied as of 2007. [130] Freight railways bisect the city in every direction, and include BNSF, UP, SK&O, and OSRR rail lines. Cargo (or freight) refers to goods or produce transported generally for Commercial gain by ship, aircraft, train, The BNSF Railway headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is one of the four remaining Transcontinental railroads and one of the largest railroad networks in
The Tulsa International Airport, home to ten commercial airlines, seven cargo carriers, and several charter airlines, serves more than three million travelers annually with almost 80 departures every day,[62] contributing nearly $3. Tulsa International Airport is a city-owned public-use Airport located five miles (8 km) northeast of the Central business district of Tulsa 2 billion to the economy. [62] In 2007, the airport completed most of an expansion project, which included larger terminal sizes and the addition of restaurants and shops. [62] Riverside-Jones airport, located in West Tulsa, saw 235,039 takeoffs and landings in 2006, making it the busiest airport in Oklahoma. West Tulsa is a local name given to an area situated in the west section of the city of Tulsa, Oklahoma. [131] Its operations contribute over $3. 2 million to the economy annually. [131] At the head of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System, the Tulsa Port of Catoosa is the most inland ocean-going port in the United States[13][132] and connects barge traffic from Tulsa to the Mississippi River via the Verdigris and Arkansas rivers. The McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System is part of the inland waterway system originating at the Tulsa Port of Catoosa and running southeast through The Tulsa Port of Catoosa is located near the city of Catoosa in Rogers County, just inside the municipal fenceline of Tulsa, Oklahoma. BARGE, the Big August RecGambling Excursion is a yearly convention held in Las Vegas during the first weekend of August The Mississippi River is the second longest River in the United States, with a length of from its source in Lake Itasca in Minnesota to The Verdigris River is a Tributary of the Arkansas River in southeastern Kansas and northeastern Oklahoma The Arkansas River is a major Tributary of the Mississippi River. The port is one of the largest in the United States[14] and contributes to one of the busiest waterways in the world via its course to the Gulf of Mexico. [133] Long distance passenger rail transportation serves Tulsa only through Greyhound bus lines, which provides bus connections to nearby cities with AMTRAK stations. The National Railroad Passenger Corporation, Doing business as Amtrak, is a Government-owned corporation that was organized on May 1, 1971 [134]
The Saint Francis Health System owns nine hospitals with a central location at Saint Francis Hospital in the southern part of the city. The facility contains 700 doctors and 918 beds,[135] and with more than 3,000 employees, the network is the second largest healthcare employer in the state. [136] The health system also operates a heart hospital, which was named by General Electric in 2004 one of the most advanced heart hospitals in the nation. [137] St. John Hospital, located in an 11-story midtown center, employs nearly 700 doctors. [138] Other networks, such as Hillcrest Health System, operate a number of facilities in varying sizes. Tulsa is also the site of the Cancer Treatment Centers of America's Southwest Regional Medical Center, one of only four such regional facilities and one of the largest cancer treatment hospitals in the nation. Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA is a privately-owned for-profit company that operates Hospitals and outpatient oncology clinics [139] Beginning in 2007, the city elected to renew a five-year contract with EMSA for ambulance service after a period of consideration to switch to the Tulsa Fire Department for providing such services. [140]
Popular media
- See also: Media of Tulsa, Oklahoma
Tulsa's leading newspaper is the daily Tulsa World, the second most widely circulated newspaper in Oklahoma with a Sunday circulation of 189,789. The Tulsa World is the daily Newspaper for the city of Tulsa Oklahoma, and is the second-most widely circulated newspaper in the state after [141] Urban Tulsa, another large publication, is a weekly newspaper covering entertainment and cultural events. Covering primarily economic events and stocks, the Tulsa Business Journal caters to Tulsa's business sector. Other important publications include, the Oklahoma Indian Times, the Tulsa Daily Commerce and Legal News, the Tulsa Beacon, and the Tulsa Free Press. Until 1992, the Tulsa Tribune served as a daily major newspaper competing with the Tulsa World. The paper was acquired by the Tulsa World that year. [142]
Tulsa is also served by television and radio broadcasting networks. All major U. S. television networks are represented in Tulsa. A television network is a distribution network for Television content whereby a central operation provides programming for many Television stations Cable television service in the area is provided by Cox Communications. Cox Communications, also known as Cox Cable and formerly Cox Broadcasting Corporation is a privately owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises providing digital As in most major American cities, local radio stations in the Tulsa area are controlled by a small handful of large broadcasting companies. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the For the band see Broadcast (band Broadcasting is the distribution of audio and/or Video signals which transmit Famous radio personality Paul Harvey was born in Tulsa and worked at local radio station KVOO in his early career. Paul Harvey Aurandt (born September 4, 1918) better known as Paul Harvey, is an American Radio broadcaster for the
Western Swing, a musical genre with roots in Country Music, was made popular at Tulsa's Cain's Ballroom. This article is about the Musical genre. For the popular western swing Steel guitar tuning see E9 tuning. Country music is a blend of popular musical forms originally found in the Southern United States and the Appalachian Mountains. Cain's Ballroom is a Music venue in Tulsa, OK. It was built in 1924 to serve as a garage for one of Tulsa's founders Tate Brady. The Tulsa Sound, a variation of Rockabilly, Blues, and Rock 'n' Roll, was started and largely developed by local musicians J. J. Cale and Leon Russell in the 1960s and 1970s. The Tulsa Sound is a musical style that originated in Tulsa Oklahoma. Rockabilly is one of the earliest styles of Rock and roll music and emerged in the early 1950s The Blues is a vocal and instrumental form of Music based on the use of the Blue notes It emerged as an accessible form of self-expression Rock and roll (also known as rock 'n' roll) is a form of Music that evolved in the United States in the late 1940s and early 1950s with roots in mostly African J J Cale (born John W Cale on December 5, 1938, in Tulsa Oklahoma) is a Grammy Award -winning American songwriter and musician Leon Russell (born Claude Russell Bridges on April 2 1942 in Lawton Oklahoma, United States) is a Singer, Songwriter The Tulsa Sound heavily influenced musician and songwriter Eric Clapton, amongst others. Eric Patrick Clapton, CBE (born 30 March 1945 is an English Blues-rock Guitarist, singer Songwriter and Composer [143] Musicians from Tulsa or that started their musical careers in Tulsa include Garth Brooks, The Gap Band, Hanson, Ronnie Dunn, Gene Autry, David Gates, Bob Wills,[144] and David Cook. Troyal Garth Brooks, known professionally as Garth Brooks (born February 7, 1962) is an American Country music Singer-songwriter. The Gap Band are a US R&B, Funk and Soul music group who rose to fame during the 1970s and 1980s with their heavily-charged dance anthems Hanson is an American Pop rock band formed in Tulsa, Oklahoma by brothers Isaac, Taylor, and Zac Hanson. Ronnie Dunn (born Ronald Gene Dunn, June 1 1953 in Coleman Texas, USA is an American Country music Singer-songwriter. Orvon Gene Autry ( September 29 1907 &ndash October 2 1998) was an American performer who gained fame as The Singing Cowboy David Gates (born December 11 1940, in Tulsa Oklahoma) is an American Singer - Songwriter, best known as the lead singer James Robert (Bob Wills ( March 6, 1905 &ndash May 13, 1975) was an American Western swing musician Songwriter David Roland Cook (born December 20, 1982) is an American Alt-rock, Post-Grunge Singer-songwriter. [145]
See also
- List of Art Deco buildings in Tulsa, Oklahoma
- List of people from Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Tulsa (book)
- Tulsa (movie)
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- ^ The Father of Route 66. University of Virginia. The University of Virginia (also called UVa, UVA, Mr Jefferson's University, or The University) is a highly selective public research Retrieved on 2007-04-20. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII.
- ^ Tulsa's History. Tulsa Web. Retrieved on 2007-05-07. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses
- ^ a b c Oil and Gas Briefing (PDF). Oklahoma Department of Commerce (2006-01-23). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 393 - Roman Emperor Theodosius I proclaims his nine year old son Honorius co-emperor Retrieved on 2007-04-27. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated
- ^ BOK Center. Tulsa Convention and Visitors Bureau. Retrieved on 2007-04-20. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII.
- ^ a b "Progress On The American Slow But Steady", KOTV, 2007-04-24. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1479 BC - Thutmose III ascends to the throne of Egypt, although power effectively shifts to Hatshepsut (according to Retrieved on 2007-04-28. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1192 - Assassination of Conrad of Montferrat (Conrad I King of Jerusalem, in Tyre, two days after his title
- ^ The American. The American Project. Retrieved on 2007-04-28. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1192 - Assassination of Conrad of Montferrat (Conrad I King of Jerusalem, in Tyre, two days after his title
- ^ The American. Vision 2025 Commission (2007). Retrieved on 2007-04-28. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1192 - Assassination of Conrad of Montferrat (Conrad I King of Jerusalem, in Tyre, two days after his title
- ^ a b c About the Tulsa City Council. The Tulsa City Council. Retrieved on 2007-04-17. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 69 - After the First Battle of Bedriacum, Vitellius becomes Roman Emperor.
- ^ Krehbiel, Randy. "Vice President Visits Tulsa: Cheney, Inhofe blast Democrats' plan for Iraq", Tulsa World, 2007-05-04. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1256 - The Augustinian monastic order is constituted at the Lecceto Monastery when Pope Alexander IV Retrieved on 2007-05-06. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1527 - Spanish and German troops sack Rome; some consider this the end of the Renaissance.
- ^ Police Chief – Tulsa, OK. Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police. Retrieved on 2007-04-29. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans.
- ^ a b Tulsa OK Crime Statistics (2005 Crime Data). Tulsa Area Connect. Retrieved on 2007-04-29. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans.
- ^ Tulsa's Sister Cities. Tulsa Gobal Alliance. Retrieved on 2007-11-02. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1570 - A Tidal wave in the North Sea devastates the coast from Holland to Jutland, killing more than 1000
- ^ The Ancient Cross Timbers. University of Arkansas. The University of Arkansas, often shortened to U of A or just UA, is a public Co-educational Land-grant university Retrieved on 2007-05-03. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João
- ^ Clapman, Leah. "Key Races: Oklahoma Senate", PBS, 2004-09-24. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 622 - Prophet Muhammad completes his hegira from Mecca to Medina. Retrieved on 2007-04-30. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 313 - Roman emperor Licinius unifies the entire Eastern Roman Empire under his rule
- ^ Oklahoma, The All-Terrain Vacation. Oklahoma Department of Tourism. Retrieved on 2007-04-20. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII.
- ^ Northeast Oklahoma's Green Country. Oklahoma Department of Tourism. Retrieved on 2007-04-30. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 313 - Roman emperor Licinius unifies the entire Eastern Roman Empire under his rule
- ^ Northeast Oklahoma Lakes. Green Country Marketing Association. Retrieved on 2007-04-30. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 313 - Roman emperor Licinius unifies the entire Eastern Roman Empire under his rule
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
- ^ Collins, Gretchen. "River Parks Proves Practical Need for Visionary Ideas", Urban Tulsa Weekly. Retrieved on 2007-04-30. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 313 - Roman emperor Licinius unifies the entire Eastern Roman Empire under his rule
- ^ Holmes Peak. The American Project. Retrieved on 2007-04-29. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans.
- ^ a b The Year 2003 in Review. National Weather Service. The National Weather Service ( NWS) once known as the Weather Bureau is one of the six scientific agencies that make up the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Retrieved on 2006-04-15. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1450 - Battle of Formigny: Toward the end of the Hundred Years' War, the French attack and nearly annihilate English
- ^ a b c Historical Weather for Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States of America. Weatherbase (2007). Retrieved on 2007-04-26. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1467 - The miraculous image in Our Lady of Good Counsel appear in Genazzano, Italy.
- ^ a b c d Climate of Tulsa County (PDF). Oklahoma Climatological Survey. Retrieved on 2006-04-26. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1467 - The miraculous image in Our Lady of Good Counsel appear in Genazzano, Italy.
- ^ a b c Flooding History. City of Tulsa (2005). Retrieved on 2007-05-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen
- ^ "FEMA Honors Tulsa, Oklahoma As Nation's Leading Floodplain Management Community", FEMA, 2000-09-13. The purpose of FEMA is to coordinate the response to a Disaster which has occurred in the United States and which overwhelms the resources of local and state authorities 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Events 509 BC - The Temple of Jupiter on Rome 's Capitoline Hill is dedicated on the ides of September Retrieved on 2007-04-28. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1192 - Assassination of Conrad of Montferrat (Conrad I King of Jerusalem, in Tyre, two days after his title
- ^ a b Autumn Climatology for Eastern Oklahoma and Northwest Arkansas. National Weather Service. Retrieved on 2006-04-30. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 313 - Roman emperor Licinius unifies the entire Eastern Roman Empire under his rule
- ^ Ozone Alert! Program Data and Monitoring. Tulsa Ozone Alert. Retrieved on 2006-04-30. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 313 - Roman emperor Licinius unifies the entire Eastern Roman Empire under his rule
- ^ Tulsa Historical Background. Downtown Tulsa Unlimited. Retrieved on 2007-04-14. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 43 BC - Battle of Forum Gallorum: Mark Antony, besieging Julius Caesar 's assassin Decimus Junius Brutus in
- ^ International Art Deco Congress. Tulsa Historical Society. Retrieved on 2007-04-29. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans.
- ^ Gill, Richie (2006-10-06). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 105 BC - Battle of Arausio: The Cimbri inflict the heaviest defeat on the Roman army of Gnaeus Mallius Maximus Tallest Buildings by US State. All About Skyscrapers. Retrieved on 2007-04-14. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 43 BC - Battle of Forum Gallorum: Mark Antony, besieging Julius Caesar 's assassin Decimus Junius Brutus in
- ^ About Oklahoma. Oklahoma Department of Tourism and Recreation (2007). Retrieved on 2007-04-29. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans.
- ^ Barber, Brian. "Leaders praise arena design", Tulsa World, 2004-09-28. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 48 BC - Pompey the Great is assassinated on orders of King Ptolemy of Egypt after landing in Egypt. Retrieved on 2007-05-07. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses
- ^ Arena Schematic Design Presented. Vision 2025 (2006). Retrieved on 2007-05-07. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses
- ^ Quick Facts. Downtown Tulsa Unlimited. Retrieved on 2007-04-14. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 43 BC - Battle of Forum Gallorum: Mark Antony, besieging Julius Caesar 's assassin Decimus Junius Brutus in
- ^ Walk to tie city's projects together. Land Legacy (2005-12-25). Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 274 - Roman Emperor Aurelian Retrieved on 2007-04-14. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 43 BC - Battle of Forum Gallorum: Mark Antony, besieging Julius Caesar 's assassin Decimus Junius Brutus in
- ^ Kantrowitz, Barbara. "The 100 Best High Schools in America", Newsweek, 2006-05-16. Newsweek is an American weekly Newsmagazine published in New York City. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1204 - Baldwin IX Count of Flanders is crowned as the first Emperor of the Latin Empire. Retrieved on 2006-04-20. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII.
- ^ a b Zoo History. Tulsa Zoo and Living Museum. The Tulsa Zoo and Living Museum is a Zoo and Living museum located in Tulsa Oklahoma USA. Retrieved on 2006-04-15. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1450 - Battle of Formigny: Toward the end of the Hundred Years' War, the French attack and nearly annihilate English
- ^ American's TUL Maintenance & Engineering Base Sets Goal to Achieve $500 Million in Revenue, Cost Savings By End of 2006. American Airlines. Retrieved on 2007-07-14. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1223 - Louis VIII becomes King of France upon the death of his father Philip II of France.
- ^ Tulsa Port of Catoosa. Catoosa Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved on 2007-07-14. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1223 - Louis VIII becomes King of France upon the death of his father Philip II of France.
- ^ a b c d Case Study:Tulsa International Airport. Johnson Controls (2007). Retrieved on 2007-07-18. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 390 BC - Roman - Gaulish Wars Battle of the Allia - a Roman army is defeated by raiding Gauls,
- ^ a b c Winslow, Laurie. "Job gains make 2006 record year", Tulsa World, 2007-01-25. The Tulsa World is the daily Newspaper for the city of Tulsa Oklahoma, and is the second-most widely circulated newspaper in the state after Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 41 - After a night of negotiation Claudius is accepted as Roman Emperor by the Senate Retrieved on 2007-06-30. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, is defeated and killed by troops of the Usurper
- ^ About Tulsa. Tulsa Metro Chamber (2007). Retrieved on 2007-04-27. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated
- ^ Tulsa, OK: Best Places to do Business 2006. Forbes Magazine (2006). Forbes is an American Publishing and media company Its flagship publication Forbes magazine is published bi-weekly Retrieved on 2006-07-23. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1632 - Three hundred colonists bound for New France depart from Dieppe France.
- ^ Economic Profile and Forecast (PDF). Tulsa Metro Chamber (2005). Retrieved on 2007-04-14. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 43 BC - Battle of Forum Gallorum: Mark Antony, besieging Julius Caesar 's assassin Decimus Junius Brutus in
- ^ Corporate Profile. BOKf. Retrieved on 2006-04-27. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated
- ^ Tulsa's Largest Employers 3–5. Tulsa Metro Chamber. Retrieved on 2006-04-27. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated
- ^ Small Business Awards to honor Tulsa area business leaders. Tulsa Metro Chamber (2006-05-14). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1264 - Battle of Lewes: Henry III of England is captured in France making Simon de Montfort the Retrieved on 2006-04-27. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated
- ^ 2006 Oklahoma Economic Outlook (PDF). Oklahoma State University. Center for Applied Economic Research (2006). Retrieved on 2007-04-14. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 43 BC - Battle of Forum Gallorum: Mark Antony, besieging Julius Caesar 's assassin Decimus Junius Brutus in
- ^ Gore, Connie. "Cap Rates Turning More Investors Onto Tulsa", Globest. com, 2006-06-11. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1184 BC - Trojan War: Troy is sacked and burned according to the calculations of Eratosthenes. Retrieved on 2006-07-23. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1632 - Three hundred colonists bound for New France depart from Dieppe France.
- ^ 2005 Quality Award Winners Announced (PDF). University of Central Oklahoma (2005-11-17). The University of Central Oklahoma, often referred to as UCO, is a four year Coeducational public University located in Edmond, Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 284 - Diocletian is proclaimed emperor by his soldiers Retrieved on 2006-04-19. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1012 - Martyrdom of Alphege in Greenwich London. 1529 - At the Second Diet of Speyer
- ^ Catholic Schools. Tulsa Metro Chamber. Retrieved on 2006-05-03. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João
- ^ a b About the Tulsa City-County Library. Tulsa Metro Chamber (2007). Retrieved on 2006-04-28. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1192 - Assassination of Conrad of Montferrat (Conrad I King of Jerusalem, in Tyre, two days after his title
- ^ About the Library. Tulsa City-County Library. Retrieved on 2006-04-15. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1450 - Battle of Formigny: Toward the end of the Hundred Years' War, the French attack and nearly annihilate English
- ^ a b McFarlin Library. University of Tulsa (2007). The University of Tulsa is a Private university awarding bachelors masters and doctoral degrees located in Tulsa Oklahoma. Retrieved on 2006-04-28. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1192 - Assassination of Conrad of Montferrat (Conrad I King of Jerusalem, in Tyre, two days after his title
- ^ Depository Libraries. Oklahoma State University (2005-06-06). Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year Retrieved on 2006-04-28. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1192 - Assassination of Conrad of Montferrat (Conrad I King of Jerusalem, in Tyre, two days after his title
- ^ University of Tulsa Fast Facts. University of Tulsa (2007). Retrieved on 2006-04-28. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1192 - Assassination of Conrad of Montferrat (Conrad I King of Jerusalem, in Tyre, two days after his title
- ^ University of Tulsa Points of Pride. University of Tulsa (2007). Retrieved on 2006-04-28. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1192 - Assassination of Conrad of Montferrat (Conrad I King of Jerusalem, in Tyre, two days after his title
- ^ About ORU. Oral Roberts University (2007). Oral Roberts University or ORU, based in Tulsa Oklahoma, is a charismatic Christian Liberal arts University with an enrollment Retrieved on 2006-04-28. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1192 - Assassination of Conrad of Montferrat (Conrad I King of Jerusalem, in Tyre, two days after his title
- ^ Oral Roberts University Ranked Tops by The Princeton Review and U.S. News and World Report. Oral Roberts University (2007). Retrieved on 2006-04-28. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1192 - Assassination of Conrad of Montferrat (Conrad I King of Jerusalem, in Tyre, two days after his title
- ^ TCC & OSU-Tulsa: The Home Advantage. OSU-Tulsa (2007). Retrieved on 2006-04-29. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans.
- ^ TCC/OSU-Tulsa Admissions. OSU-Tulsa (2007). Retrieved on 2007-05-04. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1256 - The Augustinian monastic order is constituted at the Lecceto Monastery when Pope Alexander IV
- ^ Spartan School of Aeronautics FAQ. Spartan School of Aeronautics (2006). Retrieved on 2007-05-07. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses
- ^ About Tulsa Tech. Tulsa Technology Center (2007). Retrieved on 2006-05-07. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses
- ^ Census Regions and Divisions of the United States. United States Census Bureau. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census Retrieved on 2006-05-11. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 330 - Byzantium is renamed ''Nova Roma'' during a dedication ceremony but is more popularly referred to as Constantinople
- ^ a b c Tulsa's Public Art. Tulsa Metro Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved on 2006-05-11. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 330 - Byzantium is renamed ''Nova Roma'' during a dedication ceremony but is more popularly referred to as Constantinople
- ^ Philbrook Museum of Art. Tulsa Metro Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved on 2006-04-15. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1450 - Battle of Formigny: Toward the end of the Hundred Years' War, the French attack and nearly annihilate English
- ^ The All-Terrain Vacation. Travelok. com. Retrieved on 2006-04-12. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 467 - Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire.
- ^ Sherwin Miller Museum of Judaism. Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art. Retrieved on 2006-04-20. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII.
- ^ World's Largest Praying Hands. Roadside America. Retrieved on 2007-05-11. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 330 - Byzantium is renamed ''Nova Roma'' during a dedication ceremony but is more popularly referred to as Constantinople
- ^ History of Theatre Tulsa. Theatre Tulsa. Retrieved on 2007-04-26. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1467 - The miraculous image in Our Lady of Good Counsel appear in Genazzano, Italy.
- ^ Honors and Awards. Discoveryland!. Retrieved on 2007-04-26. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1467 - The miraculous image in Our Lady of Good Counsel appear in Genazzano, Italy.
- ^ Stancavage, John. "Selling Tulsa: Branded", Tulsa World, 2006-07-15. The Tulsa World is the daily Newspaper for the city of Tulsa Oklahoma, and is the second-most widely circulated newspaper in the state after Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Christian soldiers take the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem after the final Retrieved on 2007-04-26. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1467 - The miraculous image in Our Lady of Good Counsel appear in Genazzano, Italy.
- ^ National Register of Historic Places - Oklahoma, Tulsa. National Register of Historic Places. Retrieved on 2007-07-14. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1223 - Louis VIII becomes King of France upon the death of his father Philip II of France.
- ^ Tulsa Landmarks. Best of Tulsa. Retrieved on 2007-04-26. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1467 - The miraculous image in Our Lady of Good Counsel appear in Genazzano, Italy.
- ^ Culture and Recreation: Tulsa Parks. City of Tulsa (2005). Retrieved on 2006-04-25. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1607 - Eighty Years' War: The Dutch fleet destroys the anchored Spanish fleet at Gibraltar.
- ^ History of Woodward Park. Tulsa Garden Center (2005). Retrieved on 2006-04-25. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1607 - Eighty Years' War: The Dutch fleet destroys the anchored Spanish fleet at Gibraltar.
- ^ Tulsa River Parks. River Parks Authority (2007). Retrieved on 2006-04-25. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1607 - Eighty Years' War: The Dutch fleet destroys the anchored Spanish fleet at Gibraltar.
- ^ Every Day at River Parks. Tulsa River Parks Authority (2007). Retrieved on 2006-04-25. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1607 - Eighty Years' War: The Dutch fleet destroys the anchored Spanish fleet at Gibraltar.
- ^ Tulsa Zoo is Crowned King of the Jungle. Microsoft Games (2007-10-04). Microsoft Game Studios ( MGS) branded with current logo and moniker in 2002 (formerly the Microsoft Game Division or Microsoft Games) is a Wholly Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 610 - Heraclius arrives by ship from Africa at Constantinople, overthrows Byzantine Emperor Phocas Retrieved on 2006-04-25. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1607 - Eighty Years' War: The Dutch fleet destroys the anchored Spanish fleet at Gibraltar.
- ^ Zoo History. Tulsa Zoo and Living Museum (2007). Retrieved on 2006-04-25. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1607 - Eighty Years' War: The Dutch fleet destroys the anchored Spanish fleet at Gibraltar.
- ^ December 2005 Revision to Master Plan Proposal. Tulsa Audubon Society (2007-04-07). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 529 - First draft of Corpus Juris Civilis (a fundamental work in Jurisprudence) is issued by Eastern Roman Emperor Retrieved on 2006-04-25. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1607 - Eighty Years' War: The Dutch fleet destroys the anchored Spanish fleet at Gibraltar.
- ^ Oklahoma Aquarium. Tulsa Convention and Visitors Bureau (2007). Retrieved on 2006-04-20. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII.
- ^ 2005 Tulsa State Fair Stats Preliminary Numbers. Tulsa State Fair (2006). Retrieved on 2006-04-15. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1450 - Battle of Formigny: Toward the end of the Hundred Years' War, the French attack and nearly annihilate English
- ^ Harrison, Daniel. "Top 10: American Oktoberfest Destinations", Ask Men. Retrieved on 2007-05-05. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 553 - The Second Council of Constantinople begins 1215 - Rebel Barons renounce their allegiance to King John
- ^ Bell, Leigh. "Mayfest: Celebrating Downtown: Festival closes after big year", Tulsa World, 2007-05-21. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily. Retrieved on 2007-05-21. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily.
- ^ Mayor's Office for Neighborhood. City of Tulsa (2005). Retrieved on 2007-05-21. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily.
- ^ "Rides disappearing at Bells", KOTV, 2007-01-27. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 98 - Trajan becomes Roman Emperor after the death of Nerva. Retrieved on 2006-04-15. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1450 - Battle of Formigny: Toward the end of the Hundred Years' War, the French attack and nearly annihilate English
- ^ Bell's Amusement Park Looking to Move. KOTV (2006-11-20). KOTV, commonly referred to as "KOTV 6" or "The News On 6" is the CBS affiliate in Tulsa Oklahoma, in the United States Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 284 - Diocletian was chosen as Roman Emperor. 762 - Bögü Khan of the Uyghurs, Retrieved on 2006-04-15. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1450 - Battle of Formigny: Toward the end of the Hundred Years' War, the French attack and nearly annihilate English
- ^ a b Hibdon, Glenn. "Pro soccer: Soccer comes to Tulsa", Tulsa World, 2007-07-29. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1014 - Byzantine-Bulgarian Wars: Battle of Kleidion: Byzantine emperor Basil II inflicts a decisive defeat Retrieved on 2007-07-29. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1014 - Byzantine-Bulgarian Wars: Battle of Kleidion: Byzantine emperor Basil II inflicts a decisive defeat
- ^ a b Southern Hills Country Club is rich in History. PGA (2007). Retrieved on 2006-04-20. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII.
- ^ In The Loop, 2nd Quarter 2007 (PDF). Tulsa Downtown Unlimited (2007). Retrieved on 2007-05-03. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João
- ^ History of Basketball in Oklahoma. Oklahoma Historical Society. Retrieved on 2006-04-20. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII.
- ^ Tulsa Wins First CBI Title. Associated Press. Retrieved on 2008-04-22. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil.
- ^ University of Tulsa Points of Pride. University of Tulsa (2007). Retrieved on 2006-04-25. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1607 - Eighty Years' War: The Dutch fleet destroys the anchored Spanish fleet at Gibraltar.
- ^ Oral Roberts University (NCAA) Men. USBASKET (2007). Retrieved on 2006-04-25. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1607 - Eighty Years' War: The Dutch fleet destroys the anchored Spanish fleet at Gibraltar.
- ^ Tulsa Run. The History of a Fall Classic.. Tulsa Run (2007). Retrieved on 2007-06-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable
- ^ FAQ - OSF Gambling Compliance. OSF - Gaming Compliance Unit. State of Oklahoma (2007). Retrieved on 2006-04-30. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 313 - Roman emperor Licinius unifies the entire Eastern Roman Empire under his rule
- ^ Census Data 1910/1920: Tulsa, OK. University of Tulsa. The University of Tulsa is a Private university awarding bachelors masters and doctoral degrees located in Tulsa Oklahoma. Retrieved on 2007-04-30. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 313 - Roman emperor Licinius unifies the entire Eastern Roman Empire under his rule
- ^ Tulsa (city) QuickFacts. United States Census Bureau (2007-01-12). The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 475 - Basiliscus becomes Byzantine Emperor, with a coronation ceremony in the Hebdomon palace in Constantinople Retrieved on 2007-04-25. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1607 - Eighty Years' War: The Dutch fleet destroys the anchored Spanish fleet at Gibraltar.
- ^ a b c Metro Area Membership Report. Association of Religion Data Archives (2007). Retrieved on 2007-05-07. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses
- ^ Bram, Thursday. "Jewish Life in the Bible Belt", New Voices Magazine. Retrieved on 2007-05-07. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses
- ^ Sherman, Bill. "Minister’s book plunges into cultural issues", Tulsa World, 2007-04-29. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans. Retrieved on 2007-05-07. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses
- ^ State and County Quickfacts - Metropolitan Statistical Area. United States Census Bureau. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census Retrieved on 2007-07-15. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Christian soldiers take the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem after the final
- ^ Arnett, David. "Vision of the Future Now, Part 3", Tulsa Today, 2003-09-15. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 668 - Eastern Roman Emperor Constans II is assassinated in his bath at Syracuse Italy. Retrieved on 2007-04-21. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 753 BC - Romulus and Remus found Rome ( traditional date)
- ^ Oklahoma Publicly Funded Transportation Systems. Oklahoma Department of Transportation. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT is an agency of the Government of Oklahoma responsible for the construction maintenance and regulatation the Retrieved on 2006-04-29. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans.
- ^ Nichols, Bill. "Pump prices dip below $2 in some states; still up from '04", USA Today, 2005-11-23. USA TODAY is a national American daily Newspaper published by the Gannett Company. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 800 - Charlemagne arrives at Rome to investigate the alleged crimes of Retrieved on 2006-04-29. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans.
- ^ 2005 Annual Average Daily Traffic (PDF). Oklahoma Department of Transportation (2005). Retrieved on 2006-04-15. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1450 - Battle of Formigny: Toward the end of the Hundred Years' War, the French attack and nearly annihilate English
- ^ Barber, Brian. "Tulsa Commuters: Rail, Buss Mass Transit Studied: Take the BA train", The Tulsa World, 2007-05-01. The Tulsa World is the daily Newspaper for the city of Tulsa Oklahoma, and is the second-most widely circulated newspaper in the state after Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 305 - Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor. Retrieved on 2007-05-09. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of
- ^ a b Riverside Jones Airport. Tulsa Airport Authority (2007). Retrieved on 2007-07-18. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 390 BC - Roman - Gaulish Wars Battle of the Allia - a Roman army is defeated by raiding Gauls,
- ^ Live in Tulsa. Tulsa Chamber of Commerce (2005). Retrieved on 2007-07-14. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1223 - Louis VIII becomes King of France upon the death of his father Philip II of France.
- ^ What's new at the port?. Tulsa Port Authority. Retrieved on 2007-07-30. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1419 - First Defenestration of Prague. 1502 - Christopher Columbus lands at Guanaja in the Bay Islands off
- ^ Amtrak's Thruway Bus Service. Ribbon Rail Productions. Retrieved on 2008-05-25. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1085 - Alfonso VI of Castile takes Toledo Spain back from the Moors.
- ^ Saint Francis Hospital. Saint Francis Health System (2006). Retrieved on 2006-05-07. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses
- ^ Saint Francis Health System. Health Executive. Retrieved on 2007-05-07. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses
- ^ "GE Healthcare Announces Preview of Latest Advanced All-Digital Heart Hospital", The Healthcare Sales and Marketing Network, 2007-01-13. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 532 - Nika riots in Constantinople. 888 - Odo Count of Paris becomes King of the Franks Retrieved on 2007-05-07. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses
- ^ About St. John. Saint John Healthcare System. Retrieved on 2007-05-07. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses
- ^ Southwestern Regional Medical Center. Cancer Treatment Centers of America. Retrieved on 2007-05-07. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses
- ^ Lassek, P. J. "Tulsa mayor chooses to stick with EMSA", Tulsa World, 2007-01-12. The Tulsa World is the daily Newspaper for the city of Tulsa Oklahoma, and is the second-most widely circulated newspaper in the state after Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 475 - Basiliscus becomes Byzantine Emperor, with a coronation ceremony in the Hebdomon palace in Constantinople Retrieved on 2007-05-07. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses
- ^ 2006 Top 100 Daily Newspapers in the U.S. by Circulation (PDF). BurrellesLuce (2006). Retrieved on 2007-03-02. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 986 - Louis V becomes King of the Franks. 1127 - Assassination of Charles the Good
- ^ The Tulsa Tribune. Soylent Communications (2006). Retrieved on 2007-05-07. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses
- ^ The 2006 Tulsa Sound Homecoming and the 20th Anniversary Leon Russell Birthday Bash!. Brady Theater. Retrieved on 2007-04-29. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans.
- ^ Famous Musicians from Tulsa. Tulsa City-County Library. Retrieved on 2007-04-29. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans.
- ^ Cary Aspinwall. "David Cook: Back in Blue Springs", Tulsa World, 2008-05-10. The Tulsa World is the daily Newspaper for the city of Tulsa Oklahoma, and is the second-most widely circulated newspaper in the state after 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1291 - Scottish Nobles recognize the authority of Edward I of England. Retrieved on 2008-05-25. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1085 - Alfonso VI of Castile takes Toledo Spain back from the Moors.
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- Tulsa Chamber of Commerce
- Tulsa Convention & Visitors Bureau
- Official Tulsa Police Website
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