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Atlas Life Building

The Atlas Life Building is a historic twelve-story building in downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma. Designed by the firm Rush, Endacott and Rush, the building was completed in 1922. It is located at 415 S. Boston Avenue, sandwiched between the Philtower and Mid-Continent Tower. On May 19, 2009, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. Originally an office building, it was converted to the Courtyard by Marriott Tulsa Downtown hotel in 2010. Atlas Life Insurance Company Atlas Life Insurance Company was founded in Tulsa in 1918. Within three years it had grown so rapidly that it had begun constructing its own high-rise office building. An elaborate ceremony accompanied its grand opening on November 22, 1922. The company's logo incorporated a figure of Atlas, a Titan of ancient Greek mythology, carrying the world on his back. A statue representing this is on top of the building facade. The company remained in business at this location until it was sold in 1991. Building description The building's most recognizable feature is the four-story neon sign above the main entrance, which makes the Atlas Life Building a popular local landmark. The sign was installed in 1946, and has been retained by subsequent owners of the building. The ground floor occupies the entire 100-foot by 140-foot property. The second floor is T-shaped, with the top of the T fronting on Boston Avenue, while the remaining floors are 50 feet by 140 feet, centered above the ground floor. The building itself is faced with red brick, with white marble ornamentation concentrated at the third, eleventh, and twelfth floors. At the top is an ornate cornice surmounted by a crouching statue of Atlas. The building is seven bays wide at the base, narrowing to three above the second floor to allow some separation from the taller buildings on either side. The building has an area of 86,231 square feet (8,011.1 m2). The ground floor of the Atlas Life Building is home to the Tulsa Press Club, Baytide Petroleum and The New Atlas Grill. Building ownership In 1991, State Mutual Insurance Company purchased Atlas Life Insurance Company and moved all its operations to Georgia. The Pearson Group acquired the building in 1997 from Tulsa Public Schools. On January 6, 2006, the building was sold by the Pearson Group to Navajo Properties LLC, a company affiliated with investor Maurice Kanbar. In 2008, Kanbar sold the building to new owners; it was then adapted for reuse as the Courtyard by Marriott Tulsa Downtown hotel in 2010. References External links Tulsa-area sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Tulsa World has photo of front by Tom Gilbert United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places Registration Form The Atlas Life Building on Emporis.com Images of the neon light sign at night Courtyard by Marriott Tulsa Downtown Hotel website
Atoka Municipal Airport

Atoka Municipal Airport (ICAO: KAQR, FAA LID: AQR) is a mile north of Atoka, in Atoka County, Oklahoma. The National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2021–2025 categorized it as a general aviation airport. Most U.S. airports use the same three-letter location identifier for the FAA and IATA, but this airport is AQR to the FAA and has no IATA code. Facilities The airport covers 490 acres (200 ha) at an elevation of 590 feet (180 m). Its single runway, 18/36, is 3,015 by 40 feet (919 m × 12 m) asphalt. In the year ending July 28, 2009 the airport had 3,500 general aviation aircraft operations, average 291 per month. See also List of airports in Oklahoma References External links Atoka Municipal Airport (AQR) Archived 2023-02-12 at the Wayback Machine at Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission Aerial image as of March 1995 from USGS The National Map Resources for this airport: FAA airport information for AQR AirNav airport information for KAQR FlightAware airport information and live flight tracker NOAA/NWS weather observations: current, past three days SkyVector aeronautical chart, Terminal Procedures
BancFirst

BancFirst Corporation is an Oklahoma-based financial services holding company. The company operates three subsidiary banks, BancFirst, an Oklahoma state-chartered bank; and Pegasus Bank and Worthington Bank, both Texas state-chartered banks. History The roots of BancFirst date back to 1966, when lead investor and Chairman H.E. "Gene" Rainbolt purchased Federal National Bank in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Federal National had $16 million in assets at the time of purchase. Throughout the 1970s, Rainbolt acquired interests in many rural Oklahoma banks and formed Thunderbird Financial Corporation to assist each bank with management services. In 1985, Rainbolt's banks in seven communities were brought under the ownership of United Community Corporation. On April 1, 1989, BancFirst was formed and established its corporate headquarters in downtown Oklahoma City. Changes in Oklahoma's banking laws that allowed multiple banks to merge in such a fashion were largely due to Rainbolt's efforts to modernize the law. David Rainbolt became CEO in 1992, and took the company public in 1993 through an initial public offering; BancFirst began trading on the NASDAQ under stock symbol BANF. David Rainbolt became chairman in 2017 after having led the bank through more than 35 bank acquisitions over the years. David Harlow is currently CEO of BancFirst Corporation. Currently BancFirst operates in 60 Oklahoma communities in 32 of 77 counties, with over 100 service locations. The bank has a network of more than 350 ATMs across the state, including in all Oklahoma Walgreens stores. As of March 31, 2025, BancFirst's assets totaled $14 billion while deposits totaled $12.1 billion. References External links Voices of Oklahoma interview. First-person interview conducted on May 10, 2019, with Gene Rainbolt.
BancFirst

BancFirst Corporation — американская холдинговая компания, предоставляющая финансовые услуги и базирующаяся в Оклахоме. Управляет тремя дочерними банками: оклахомским BancFirst и техасскими Pegasus Bank и Worthington Bank. История История BancFirst началась в 1966 год, когда ведущий инвестор и председатель совета директоров Дж. Э. Рейнболт приобрёл Федеральный национальный банк в Шони, штат Оклахома. На момент покупки активы банка составляли 16 миллионов долларов. В течение 1970-х годов Рейнболт приобрёл доли во многих сельских банках Оклахомы и основал Thunderbird Financial Corporation, чтобы оказывать каждому банку управленческие услуги. В 1985 году семь банков Рейнболта были переданы в собственность United Community Corporation. 1 апреля 1989 года была основана компания BancFirst, штаб-квартира которой находилась в центре Оклахома-Сити. Изменения в банковском законодательстве штата, позволившие банкам сливаться таким образом, были пролоббированы Рейнболтом. В 1992 году CEO стал Дэвид Рейнболт, а в 1993 году компания стала публичной в результате первичного публичного размещения акций; BancFirst начал торговаться на бирже NASDAQ под биржевым символом BANF. Под руководством Рейнболта-младшего BancFirst провёл 35 операций по поглощению других банков, а в 2017 году стал председателем совета директоров. Новым CEO стал Дэвид Харлоу. В настоящее время Bancfirst работает в 60 поселениях Оклахомы в 32 из 77 округов штата, оперируя более чем 100 отделениями. Банк имеет сеть из более чем 350 банкоматов по всему штату, в том числе во всех аптеках Walgreens. Примечания
Arvest Tower

The Arvest Tower (formerly the Bank of America Center) is a commercial skyscraper in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The building rises 412 feet (126 m) in downtown Tulsa. and contains 288,776 square feet (26,828.2 m2) of space. It has 32 floors, and was completed in 1967 as the Fourth National Bank of Tulsa. It is located on the corner of Sixth Street and Boulder Avenue, the site of the former Tulsa County court house. The Arvest Tower currently stands as the 5th-tallest building in the city, and the 9th-tallest building in the state of Oklahoma. The architectural firm who designed the building was Kelley & Marshall of Tulsa. The Arvest Tower contains offices of the Charlotte-based Bank of America Corporation. It currently stands as the 2nd-tallest international style skyscraper in the city, behind the BOK Tower. It also houses the offices of several petroleum companies and the Oklahoma State Attorney General's office. In 2024, Arvest Bank bought the naming rights and rebranded the tower in February 2025. See also List of tallest buildings in Tulsa List of tallest buildings in Oklahoma Buildings of Tulsa References
Bank of America Center (Tulsa)

El Bank of America Center es un edificio comercial de gran altura en Tulsa, la segunda ciudad más grande Oklahoma (Estados Unidos).. El edificio se eleva 126 m en el centro de Tulsa.​ y contiene 26,828.2 m² de espacio.​ Tiene 32 pisos y se completó en 1967 como el Cuarto Banco Nacional de Tulsa.​ Está ubicado en la esquina de Sixth Street y Boulder Avenue, el sitio de la antigua corte del condado de Tulsa. El Bank of America Center se erige actualmente como el quinto edificio más alto de Tulsa y el noveno edificio más alto del estado de Oklahoma.​ El estudio de arquitectura que diseñó el edificio fue Kelley & Marshall de Tulsa. El Bank of America Center alberga oficinas de la Bank of America Corporation, con sede en Charlotte.​ Alberga las oficinas de varias compañías petroleras y la Oficina del Fiscal General del Estado de Oklahoma. Véase también Anexo:Edificios más altos de Oklahoma Anexo:Edificios más altos de Tulsa Referencias
Boomarang Diner

Boomarang Diner is a full-service, 1950s-style American restaurant chain specializing in freshly made hamburgers, chicken fried steak, chicken and breakfast served all day. There are currently 61 Boomarang Diner locations, all of which are located in Oklahoma. Boomarang Diner was named the 2015 Restaurant of the Year by the Made In Oklahoma Coalition. History The first Boomarang Diner was opened by Charles Degraffenreid in 1998 in Muskogee, Oklahoma. That original diner, located on Eastside Boulevard, closed in September 2024. Two additional locations were opened in Muskogee before the franchise expanded across the state of Oklahoma. In December 2017, the 50th Boomarang Diner debuted in Holdenville, Oklahoma. In 2018, additional locations opened in Ponca City, Kingfisher and Bartlesville, Oklahoma. The Boomarang Diner trademark and franchise is owned by Boomarang Diners, Inc., with corporate offices located in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Charles Degraffenreid's sons, Steve and Ron Degraffenreid, manage the franchise and corporation. Decor Boomarang's decor is reminiscent of the traditional "soda shops" and diners of 1950s. Pop icons of the era, as well as historic photos from local communities, can be found in every location. Menu Boomarang Diner is known primarily for its hamburgers and breakfasts, which are made to order all day. Other menu items include chicken, reuben and club sandwiches, salads, and a selection of popular appetizers, such as Pickle-o's, fried mushrooms and bacon cheese fries. References External links Official website
Birch Lake (Oklahoma)

Birch Lake is a lake 1.5 miles (2.4 km) south of Barnsdall, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, 20 miles (32 km) southwest of Bartlesville and 30 miles (48 km) northwest of Tulsa. The drainage area for Birch Lake is 66 square miles (170 km2). Its area covers 1,137 acres (4.60 km2) (conservation level). The total capacity is: 52,800 acre-feet (65,100,000 m3), subdivided into: Conservation 15,800 acre-feet (19,500,000 m3), Flood control 39,000 acre-feet (48,000,000 m3), and Inactive storage 15,840 acre-feet (19,540,000 m3). The lake is formed from Birch Creek, a tributary of Bird Creek. It eventually empties into the Arkansas River. It is twenty miles (32 km) southwest of Bartlesville, Oklahoma. The lake has largemouth bass, walleye, spotted bass, smallmouth bass, hybrid striped bass, black and white crappie, channel and flathead catfish, and different types of sunfish. The marine law enforcement branch of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Troop W, is headquartered at Birch Lake. References External links Map of Birch Lake Oklahoma Digital Maps: Digital Collections of Oklahoma and Indian Territory
Black Fox Nuclear Power Plant

The Black Fox Nuclear Power Plant was a nuclear power plant proposed by the Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) in May 1973. It was cancelled in 1982. The unfinished site is located about three miles southwest of downtown Inola. History The facility was to be built approximately 3 miles southwest of downtown Inola, Oklahoma, but still within town limits, and was to consist of two 1,150 MWe General Electric (GE) Boiling Water Reactors. The estimated cost of construction in 1973 was $450 million. By 1979, the amount had grown to $3.4 billion. On June 2, 1979, just two months after the partial meltdown at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania, a group of people climbed over the barbed wire fence that surrounded the Black Fox Power Plant. Protesters carried their backpacks, tents and acoustic guitars in an attempt to disrupt construction and camp out overnight. About 500 people were arrested for protesting. On February 16, 1982, Public Service Company of Oklahoma canceled the Black Fox project. After nine years of court and legal challenges by Carrie Barefoot Dickerson and the Citizen's Action for Safe Energy (CASE) group, and $555,000, they would win against PSO. On March 13, 2017 the Inola City Council unanimously voted to rezone the property owned by AEP/PSO from AG agricultural to I-4 Heavy Industrial. Since then, AEP/PSO has presented 1,000 acres of the former plant for development. On March 16, 2018, Sofidel America, a paper manufacturing company with global headquarters in Italy, held a groundbreaking ceremony for their new 1.8-million-square-foot plant with a $360-million capitol investment. The Sofidel project involves 500 construction jobs and 300 permanent jobs. The new plant will cover 50 acres under one roof. Sofidel bought 240 acres from PSO, which still has 750 acres around it for sale. PSO sold the land for just over $1 million ($4166.66 an acre). See also Anti-nuclear movement in the United States Anti-nuclear protests in the United States List of canceled nuclear plants in the United States References Further reading Dickerson, Carrie B. and Patricia Lemon (1995). Black Fox: Aunt Carrie's War Against the Black Fox Nuclear Power Plant ISBN 1-57178-009-2 Rogers County Woman Who Fought Black Fox Plant Left Lasting Legacy Other information American Electric Power Purchases Public Service Company of Oklahoma
Baleine Bleue de Catoosa

La Baleine Bleue de Catoosa est une construction en forme de cétacé située au bord d’un étang à la sortie est de la ville de Catoosa, dans l'État de l’Oklahoma. Elle est devenue l’une des attractions les plus remarquables de la Route 66 aux États-Unis. Création Hugh Davis a construit la Baleine Bleue de Catoosa au début des années 1970 avec Harold Thomas pour l’anniversaire de sa femme Zelta, qui collectionnait les figurines de baleines. La Baleine Bleue et son étang sont devenus le lieu de baignade préféré des habitants des environs et des voyageurs de passage sur la Route 66. À l’origine, l’étang sur lequel est construite la Baleine Bleue était alimenté en eau de source et destiné à l’usage personnel de la famille Davis. De nombreux habitants des environs venaient profiter du lieu, Hugh Davis y a donc fait apporter plusieurs tonnes de sable, a construit des tables de pique-nique, engagé des sauveteurs et a ouvert le site au public. Attraction publique Le site de la Baleine Bleue a longtemps été un lieu de baignade, de pique-nique, de jeu et de pêche en famille pour les personnes de passage et des environs. À l’origine baptisé Nature’s Acres, le site n’a cessé d’être amélioré par M. Davis, jusqu’à la construction de la Fun and Swim Blue Whale et de l’A.R.K (Le Royaume des reptiles, en anglais : Animal Reptile Kingdom). L’attraction était également associée au beau-frère de Hugh, le chef indien Wolf Robe Hunt, de la tribu des Acomas, connu pour ses peintures indiennes et comme orfèvre talentueux. Une anecdote raconte qu’une fois, le chef Wolf Robe Hunt s’est rendu de la Baleine Bleue au comptoir commercial d’Arrowood en courant sur l’autoroute. En 1988, la famille Davis n’ayant plus les moyens de l’entretenir, le site est fermé au public. En janvier 1990, M. Davis décède, suivi par sa femme Zelta en 2001. Le parc se délabre rapidement et tombe à l’abandon. Une dizaine d’années plus tard, des habitants de Catoosa et des employés d’Hampton Inn lancent une quête de fonds et des bénévoles restaurent les lieux. La Baleine Bleue est restaurée et repeinte dans son bleu brillant d’origine. La zone de pique-nique adjacente est également restaurée. Actuellement, bien qu’elle reste un lieu incontournable pour les touristes de passage, la baignade n’est plus autorisée dans l’étang dont l’eau croupit. Les personnes s’y arrêtant la journée pour pique-niquer et pêcher en famille, comme à l’époque de la famille Davis, y sont moins nombreux. Culture populaire Le 15 juin 2002, la Baleine Bleue a été reconnue au niveau national en apparaissant dans la bande dessinée Zippy the Pinhead. Elle apparait également dans l’épisode 6 de la saison 3 de la série britannique An Idiot Abroad, lorsque les personnages sont sur la Route 66. Galerie Notes et références Liens externes (en) La Baleine Bleue de Catoosa (en) Legends of America (en) Route 66, Collectif Jean-Paul Labourdette, Dominique Auzias (en) US Route 66 Portail du tourisme Portail de l’Oklahoma
Baleia azul de Catoosa

A baleia azul de Catoosa é uma estrutura à beira d'água, a leste da cidade de Catoosa, no estado americano de Oklahoma, que se tornou uma das atrações mais reconhecíveis e famosas da Rota 66. Criação Hugh Davis construiu a baleia no início da década de 1970 como um presente de aniversário para sua esposa Zelta, que colecionava objetos com formato de baleia. A baleia azul e sua lagoa tornaram-se um ponto favorito para atividades recreativas relacionadas à natação tanto para os locais, quanto para os viajantes da Rota 66. Inicialmente, a lagoa em volta da baleia era alimentada durante a primavera, apenas com finalidade particular. Mas conforme os locais começaram a frequentar suas águas, Davis trouxe toneladas de areia, construiu mesas de piquenique, contratou salva-vidas e abriu a atração ao público. Atração pública Originalmente denominado Nature’s Acres, Hugh Davis continuou a adicionar atrações ao conjunto, tais como "The Fun" e "Swim Blue Whale" e o "A.R.K." (Animal Reptile Kingdom). A atração também contava com o cunhado de Hugh, o chefe nativo americano Wolf-Robe Hunt, da tribo Acoma, que tinha sua própria fama com pinturas indígenas e por sua habilidade como prateiro (ourives especializado em objetos de prata). Por volta de 1988, os Davis já não tinham mais condições de manter a atração aberta; então, fecharam-na ao público. Davis faleceu em 11 de janeiro de 1990 e Zelta, em 1 de agosto de 2001. O parque começou a degradar-se, com partes desmoronando pela falta de manutenção e pela exposição às intempéries. Após uma década nessa situação, a população de Catoosa e empregados do Hampton Inn lançaram um evento de arrecadação de fundos e um mutirão para restaurar a atração na beira da Rota 66. A baleia azul foi restaurada e repintada para o seu tom original, o azul-brilhante. A área adjacente também foi restaurada. Na mídia Em 15 de julho de 2002, a Baleia azul fez uma aparição nacional na tira em quadrinhos Zippy the Pinhead. Galeria Referências Ligações externas Architecture of the Blue Whale (em inglês) Legends of America (em inglês) Blue Whale of Route 66 (em inglês)
Boley Historic District

The Boley Historic District (BHD), in Boley, Oklahoma is the original business area of an all-black town founded in 1903. The town of Boley prospered from the time of its incorporation until the onset of the Great Depression. According to the Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture, Boley became the largest and best-known of all the All-Black Towns. African-Americans migrated from other states to escape the Jim Crow Laws that promoted discrimination against them. However, falling farm prices starting in the late 1920s, caused many agricultural workers to move elsewhere in the county, and Boley began to decline. BHD was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1975. It is roughly bounded by Seward Avenue, Walnut and Cedar Streets, and the southern city limits of Boley. The site of the historic district covers 34.5 acres (14.0 ha). The district includes 14 buildings or other structures, all built between 1903 and 1921, which are considered supporting structures. More recent construction in Boley has had little or no effect on the historic character of the BHD. According to the NRHP application, "It is still considered by many of the town's senior residents to be as much the same as before." A group of photographic images attached to the NRHP inventory document have been published on the web. These were taken in 1974, and show that time has not been kind to the buildings and structures that still remain. Many appear to be abandoned or neglected and in various stages of decay. See also List of National Historic Landmarks in Oklahoma National Register of Historic Places listings in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma References External links Boley Oklahoma history webpage Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture - All-Black Towns Images from NRHP inventory document, 1974.
Boulder Towers

Boulder Towers is a large commercial building complex in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The complex consists of two twin high-rise buildings, Boulder Towers East Tower and Boulder Towers West Tower, which both rise 253 feet (77 m). Each building contains 15 floors. The complex was originally constructed in 1960, consisting of only the West Tower; the East Tower was constructed in 1980. The Boulder Towers currently stand as the tallest twin towers in Tulsa and the state of Oklahoma. In addition, as of October, 2018, they are tied as the 18th-tallest buildings in Tulsa. The Boulder Towers are the 6th-tallest modern style skyscrapers in the city, behind the Cityplex Tower, the First Place Tower, the University Club Tower, Cityplex West Tower and the Liberty Towers complex. History The first tower was built in 1959 (and completed in 1960) for Skelly Oil Company, serving as Skelly's corporate headquarters. The company became defunct in 1974 when it was absorbed by Getty Oil Company. The building was then known as the Getty Building, until Texaco acquired Getty Oil in 1984. Getty built the twin second tower in 1980. In May, 1997, the K/B Fund IV, a Delaware general partnership located in Newport, California bought the Texaco complex for $7.25 million. CB Richard Ellis Inc acquired the property through a merger with the investment fund. The new owner renamed the property Boulder Towers, reflecting its twin architectural design. Ellis then spent 22 months and approximately $3.0 million renovating the complex. According to the Tulsa World, the occupancy rose from 35 percent before the Ellis acquisition to about 75 percent after the renovations. On December 28, 2007, the complex was acquired by local company La Vida Loca for $31.9 million and immediately sold to a group of 13 buyers at the same price. Among the buyers were Select Ventures and Southcor Developers, with respective ownership shares of 19.29 and 19.25 percent, while ASP was listed as the managing partner, taking 11.57 percent ownership. See also List of tallest buildings in Tulsa Buildings of Tulsa References External links Atlas Pipeline Mid-Continent - image of the Boulder Towers