Early Tulsa Chamber of Commerce Building Profiled
In 1972, I was newly licensed by the State of Oklahoma, which meant I could…
On Architecture By ROGER COFFEY, AIA
Egyptian Visit Fulfills Dream, Brings Memories
I recently fulfilled a lifelong dream and accomplished an item high on my bucket list….
BOK Tower, a Williams Companies Project, Was Designed by Famous Architect Yamasaki
In the 1960s and early 1970s, Williams Brothers Pipeline, which grew into the Williams Companies,…
Elizabeth Manor Listed on National Register
In the decade of the 1920’s, Tulsa’s population more than doubled, fueled by the booming…
Historic Gasoline Station Buildings Survive in Tulsa
In the early years of my architectural practice, my partner and I (as many young…
Petroleum Building: Another Early Mayo Project
In 1921, four years after the Mayo brothers finished expanding their Mayo Building at 420…
Mayo Building the First for the Mayo Family
There is a traditional Tulsa family that is associated with a number of downtown Tulsa…
Early SW Bell Building Housed Tech Advances
Sometimes buildings reflect growth and change in technology. So it is with the Southwestern Bell…
Mid-Century Blue Cross-Blue Shield Building Listed on National Register of Historic Places
What does a mid-century modern high-rise office building look like when it is not a…
Meridia Building: A Successful Massive Remodel
The Meridia building at the north west corner of 6th Street and Boston Avenue is…