Oil Capital Historic District
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The Oil Capital Historic District (OCHD) is an area in downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma that commemorates the success of the oil business in Tulsa during the early 20th century. During this period, Tulsa was widely known as "The Oil Capital of the World." The area is bounded by 3rd Street on the north and 7th Street on the south, Cincinnati Avenue on the east and Cheyenne Avenue on the west. Early in the 20th century, Oklahoma emerged as a major producer of oil and gas. Many of the companies that would become notable in the energy industry located either their home offices or major regional offices in Downtown Tulsa, often constructing architecturally significant buildings to house them. Supporting companies such as equipment suppliers, banks, insurers, utilities and even hotels quickly followed suit. However, in the late 1960s and early 1970s, when the domestic oil business began to decline and companies began consolidating in other cities, these former office buildings became surplus. Some buildings were converted to other functions, but some others were razed for parking lots or freeways. Tulsans who became concerned about the loss of these historic and cultural landmarks began to work on adapting them for newer and more economic functions. The creation of the Oil Capital Historic District was implemented as a way to slow the losses while the plan was realized.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was Oil Capital Historic District listed on the National Register?
Oil Capital Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 13, 2010.
What type of historic resource is Oil Capital Historic District?
Oil Capital Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Oil Capital Historic District?
The period of significance for Oil Capital Historic District is recorded as the listed era.
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