Buildings of Tulsa, Oklahoma facts for kids

Tulsa is a city in Oklahoma that has many amazing buildings! Most of them are built in two main styles: Art Deco and modern. Art Deco buildings often have cool, geometric shapes and fancy decorations. Modern buildings look sleek and new.

Some of Tulsa's most famous buildings include the BOK Tower, which is one of the tallest buildings in Oklahoma. There's also the Oral Roberts University campus, which looks very futuristic, and the nearby Cityplex Towers. Don't forget the Boston Avenue Methodist Church, a beautiful Art Deco church that's a special national landmark. And for sports and concerts, there's the huge BOK Center downtown.

Tall Buildings in Tulsa

Tulsa has many tall buildings, often called skyscrapers or highrises. These are buildings with many floors that reach high into the sky! They are usually found in the downtown area. Here are some of the tallest buildings in Tulsa:

Building Name	How Tall (in feet)	How Many Floors	Picture
BOK Tower	667	52	The BOK Tower, one of Tulsa's tallest buildings.
Cityplex	648	60	The Cityplex Towers, known for their unique design.
First Place Tower	516	41	First Place Tower, a prominent building in downtown Tulsa.
Mid-Continent Tower	513	36	The historic Mid-Continent Tower.
Bank of America Center	412	32	The Bank of America Center.
320 South Boston Building	400	22	The 320 South Boston Building.
110 West 7th Building	388	28	The 110 West 7th Building.

Places for Shows and Events

Tulsa has many cool places where people can go to watch shows, concerts, or sports events. These include auditoriums, arenas, and theaters. Some of these buildings are very old and have a lot of history, while others are quite new and modern.

Historic Theaters and Ballrooms

Tulsa has a rich history of entertainment venues. Many old theaters were built in the early 1900s.

• Brady Theater

* This theater was built between 1912 and 1914. * It's still used today as a performing arts center with 3,200 seats.

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The historic Brady Theater.

• Cain's Ballroom

* Built in 1924, this famous ballroom is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. * It's known for its live music and dancing.

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Cain's Ballroom at night.

• Circle Theater

* Opened in 1928, this theater is also on the National Register of Historic Places. * It has 800 seats and is a great example of old movie theaters.

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The Circle Theater in Tulsa.

Modern Arenas and Centers

Tulsa also has large, modern venues for big events, concerts, and sports.

• Mabee Center

* Located at Oral Roberts University, this center was built in 1972. * It hosts many university events, concerts, and sports.

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The Mabee Center at Oral Roberts University.

• Cox Business Center

* This large center, built in 1964, was once known as the Tulsa Convention Center. * It's used for big meetings, trade shows, and other events.

• Tulsa Performing Arts Center

* Opened in 1977, this center is where many plays, ballets, and musical performances take place. * It was designed by a famous architect named Minoru Yamasaki.

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The Tulsa Performing Arts Center.

• Reynolds Center

* This center is on the campus of the University of Tulsa and was built in 1998. * It's mainly used for sports events and other university activities.

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The Reynolds Center at the University of Tulsa.

• BOK Center

* This is a very modern arena that opened in 2008. * It was designed by the famous architect César Pelli. * It can hold 18,000 people and is used for major concerts, sports games, and other large events.

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The BOK Center, a major event venue in Tulsa.

Images for kids

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  The 2300 Riverside Apartments.

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  The Thompson Building in Tulsa.