Liberty Tower (Tulsa) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Liberty Tower |
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| General information | |
| Type | Commercial/Residential |
| Location | 1502 South Boulder Avenue, Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States |
| Coordinates | 36°08′24″N 95°59′19″W / 36.14000°N 95.98861°W |
| Completed | 1965 |
| Opening | 1965 |
| Height | |
| Roof | 254 ft (77 m) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 24 |
Liberty Tower, officially known as Liberty Tower Condominiums, is a tall building in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It is a special kind of building because it has both businesses and homes inside. This type of building is called a high-rise or skyscraper.
The Liberty Tower stands 254 feet (about 77 meters) tall. That's like a really big stack of school buses! It has 24 floors, which means there are 24 levels of offices and apartments. The building was finished in 1965, so it's been a part of Tulsa's skyline for many years.
About Liberty Tower
Liberty Tower is one of the tallest buildings in Tulsa. It is currently the 11th-tallest building in the city. When you look at all the buildings in the entire state of Oklahoma, Liberty Tower is the 25th-tallest.
Commercial and Residential Use
This building is unique because it serves two main purposes. The "commercial" parts are for businesses, like offices or shops. The "residential" parts are for people to live in, like apartments or condominiums.
In Tulsa, Liberty Tower is the 2nd-tallest building that combines both commercial and residential uses. Only the University Club Tower is taller in this category. Across the whole state of Oklahoma, Liberty Tower is the 3rd-tallest building of its kind.
International Style Architecture
Liberty Tower is also an example of "international style" architecture. This is a type of building design that was popular in the mid-1900s. These buildings often have clean lines, simple shapes, and a lot of glass.
In Tulsa, Liberty Tower is the 5th-tallest international style skyscraper. Other buildings in this style that are taller include the Cityplex Tower, the First Place Tower, the University Club Tower, and Cityplex West Tower.
