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Southwest Tulsa Businesses
The earliest known businesses in Southwest Tulsa were the
cattle operations on the west side of the river. The first store
appears to be the James H. Parkinson Store, followed by the H. E. Hall Store set up in Red Fork to supply surveyors and
railroad workers as they crossed the Arkansas River in 1883. They were soon joined by a few other businesses in support of the railroad
and cattle operations.
Real growth started when the Sue Bland No 1 came in on June 22, 1901. When
news of the strike reached Tulsa and Kansas City, Red Fork grew quickly.
Within a short time talk began of Red Fork eclipsing Tulsa just to the north, on
the east side of the Arkansas River. The talk didn't come with
accompanying growth. The Sue Bland well just provided the news for Tulsa
to grow. A few years later, in 1905, Robert Galbreath brought in the
Glenpool strike and the oil movement shifted to the south, away from Red
Fork.
The railhead moved on in 1887 to Sapulpa and paused for a while, creating the
Town of Sapulpa. Even though the railhead had moved on, the railroad
business stayed and had a dramatic impact on the area. The Texas Company
opened a refinery on the west bank of the river with predictions that they would
grow the refinery business in Tulsa. Soon, other refineries opened, and
West Tulsa became a town of considerable size and activity. South of the
refineries was the community of Garden City.
Ollie's Station
Restaurant
4070 Southwest Boulevard
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74107
West 41st and Southwest Boulevard on Old Route 66
Dine In or Carry Out
Phone: (918) 446-0524 Fax: (918) 446-0243
Joe Gilling, Proprietor
People long
for the food they grew up with. That's what Ollie's cuisine is
all about. Our food is cooked and seasoned like Mom and Grandma
would prepare it. We have a comfortable "mom and pop"
atmosphere. The old cafe style is enhanced by the railroad
motif. Ten running trains, from G-scale to Z-scale, run the
length of the dining room and through scale model cities and
towns. Our walls and shelves abound with railroad memorabilia. Ollies
is located in old downtown Redfork on a corner that's been here
since 1894. Railroads, oil wells, and the famous Route 66 all
merge at Redfork Corner to give young and old a touch of history
and some of the best food in Oklahoma.
Thanks for being our guest!
Great Service! Great
Waitresses!
Great Food!
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Red Fork Art Gallery
4071 Southwest Boulevard
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74107
918-639-4811
Inches away from Old Route 66!
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The Red Fork Art Gallery
The Red Fork Art Gallery opened September 1, 2006 in the heart
of the historic old Red Fork, Indian Territory. It is located in
one of the few remaining buildings dating back to the 1930’s.
This historic site is directly on the Ozark Trail known for wood
post markers with the letters “O.T.” that guided travelers
through the fading Indian Territory. A distinct red gallery door
opens within inches from the old Historic Route 66 roadway that
spawned travelers, industry, lovers and legends from Chicago to
Los Angles since 1937.
While this part of Indian Territory has been chronicled for
years as the home of the first oil well in Indian Territory, it
gains new status on September 1, 2006 as first art gallery in
Red Fork. Well-known artists from the area have come together to
present a unique collection of their work. Featured pieces and
others are available for purchase at the gallery. Arrangements
can also be made for commissioned art in a number of mediums.
Gallery Hours
The Red Fork Art Gallery is open
Monday-Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday- and Saturday
Gallery Classes
One of the additional features of the gallery is individual and
group instruction offered for beginning and experienced artists.
Monday 4:00-5:30 p.m. kids; Adults 6:30-9:00 p.m.
Tuesday 10:00-12:30 a.m. Adults. 6:30-9:00 p.m. Adults.
Thursday 4:00-5:30 p.m. kids.
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TULSA STOVE HOSPITAL
4067 Southwest Boulevard
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74107
On Old Route 66 in "Red Fork Indian Territory" in Tulsa
Richard Stufflebeam, Owner/Operator
The business was established in 1921 on First Street in downtown
Tulsa. The owner later moved on to open stove hospitals in
Dallas and Los Angeles. Eventually, Richard Stufflebeam's
father-in-law, Dan Walters, bought the business in the early
1950s. The business was relocated to property now owned by
Oklahoma State University-Tulsa. After the university bought out
property owned by homeowners and business owners, the Tulsa
Stove Hospital moved to the Southwest Boulevard location.
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DENA NICHOLS FARMERS
INSURANCE COMPANY
5043 S 33 W Ave
Tulsa, OK 74107
446-1842
FarmDena@aol.com
"During good times and bad - We are here for you!"
Darla Hall brought this Farmers Agency to Southwest Tulsa years
ago to provide westside Tulsans with quality service.
Since that time the business has expanded. It remains in
good family hands as Darla's daughter Dena Nichols took over
management of the agency.
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Cedar Rock Inn
4501 W 41st St Tulsa, OK
74107
918-447-4493
Mail
The inn's five suites, which are divided between the
two floors, bear names relating to their decor or some special
feature. Antique furnishings scooped up from estate sales and
auctions adorn the suites, which also feature full bathrooms and
expansive views of the property. Each suite has been outfitted
with decorative features such as an intricately carved wooden
fireplace. The suites are all equipped with wireless Internet
access.
A staircase made of native sandstone, which was part of the
Inn's original structure, connects the newly added kitchen and
dining area to the upstairs. Downstairs, visitors will be able
to enjoy gourmet meals in an airy dining room; socialize in the
living room; peruse books in a small library; or visit the gift
shop for unique Cedar products, such as lotions, gourmet treats
and calendars.
The outdoors provides plenty of private areas to explore,
including a relaxing pond, cascading waterfall and beautiful
fountain. A newly constructed seven-car carport was built out of
100-year old wood salvaged from an aging Nebraska barn.
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Community Bank and Trust
2420 Southwest Boulevard
Tulsa, OK 74107
918-5826221
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