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Dive Into Deco – Part 1

Our next Virtual Series is ready!!
DIVE INTO DECO!

We are launching our 4-week series where we go deeper into the history behind 9 Art Deco buildings in Tulsa.
Attend one or all to learn about this celebrated style of architecture.

Over the Top: Terra Cotta City   
The first week we will concentrate on two Terra Cotta beauties:  the former Minck’s Hotel/Adam’s Hotel now the Adam’s apartments and the Pythian Building. 
September 8 @ 5:30 pm or September 12th @ 10:30 am 

Holy Deco: Worshiping in a New Style  
The second week, Holy Deco, will showcase Boston Avenue United Methodist Church and Christ the King. 
September 15 @ 5:30 pm or September 19 @ 10:30 am 

 Not so Utility Deco: Fancy Fashion for Conservative Use   
This will be a discussion of how three utility companies, South Western Bell, Public Service Company of Oklahoma and Oklahoma Natural Gas, embraced Art Deco for their “new” buildings in the 20’s.
September 22 @ 5:30 pm or September 26 @ 10:30 am 

Save That Deco!:  Lighting a Fire in Renovation!   
Finally, we will celebrate Art Deco buildings that were saved through no small efforts as we tour Fire Station 13 and the Fire Alarm Building.
September 29 @ 5:30 pm or October 3 @ 10:30 am 

Marty, Ellen and Amanda will return and be joined on various tours by Tim Bracken , Jim Turner and Shane Hood.