About this property
General Patrick Hurley opened the Ambassador Hotel in 1929, intending it to be a luxury "extended stay" residence for Tulsa businessmen (mostly oil business top executives), who were building mansions that were not yet ready for occupancy. Hurley never stayed in the hotel he founded. He moved to Washington, D. C. in March 1929, after President Herbert Hoover chose him to be Secretary of War, after the death of the previous Secretary, who died in December 1929.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 99001085. It was listed on November 17, 1999.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Ambassador Hotel listed on the National Register?
Ambassador Hotel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 17, 1999.
What type of historic resource is Ambassador Hotel?
Ambassador Hotel is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Ambassador Hotel?
The period of significance for Ambassador Hotel is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1929.
Can I research the history near Ambassador Hotel?
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