We plan to finish our 50 miles in Oklahoma in Oklahoma City, so today was a day to rest, relax and do some sightseeing. Tulsa is a lovely city located on the Arkansas River. It’s known for its art deco architecture. For most of the 20th century, the city’s nickname was “Oil Capital of the World,” and Tulsa was one of the most important hubs for the American oil industry. We went to see The Golden Driller, a 75 ft. tall, 43,500 lb statue of an oil worker. It is the sixth tallest statue and largest free standing statue in the United States. It is built to withstand up to 200 mph tornadoes.
We also drove by the Boston Avenue United Methodist Church, completed in 1929 and considered to be one of the finest examples of ecclesiastical Art Deco architecture in the United States. At dinner tonight, we learned from Bill’s cousin, Debbie, that her parents, Clyde and Lucille, sang in the church’s choir.
No visit to Tulsa would have been complete without a drive on the historic Route 66, which we did on our way to have dinner with Bill’s cousin Debbie Barnes and her husband, Ron.
Bill and Debbie couldn’t remember the last time they had seen each other, but it was most likely over 50 years ago! Needless to say, conversation was continuous! It is wonderful to reconnect with family members.
50-in-50 Challenge 