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PLEASE VISIT OUR NEW WEB PAGES Southwest Tulsa Military Service Members The Blue-T Sports Club created in 1953 for the westside. The Daniel Webster 1940's Sports Teams Cecil Gomez new book "West Tulsa, Oklahoma 1939 Before and After"  The Greatest Little American Town (that once was)

 

"West Tulsa, Oklahoma 1939" book now available! Click here to see more about the book Order pre-publication book from Cecil Gomez, author 14507 Gomez Drive     Sand Springs, Oklahoma 74063     918-245-8589 e-mail address:   cecilgomez@cox.net website:  www.cecilgomez.com

 

Southwest Tulsa Historical Society meeting November 20, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. Ollie's Station Restaurant 4070 Southwest Boulevard, Tulsa, Oklahoma 446-5024 Cecil Gomez presenting his just published book "West Tulsa, Oklahoma - 1939" Before and After

The Oklahoma area known as Southwest Tulsa is located on the south and west banks of the Arkansas River.  Early residents were cattlemen who used the natural shallow crossings at the bend of the river to move their cattle toward the eastern markets.  The Town of Red Fork sprang up in 1883 when the railroad surveyors crossed the river and established a railhead on the west side.  Soon after, in 1902, oil was discovered in Red Fork and the growth continued.  Neighboring communities of West Tulsa, Garden City, Carbondale, Berryhill, Oakhurst, Opportunity Heights and South Haven became established.  The railroad and refineries were primary employers in the early years.

Schools, churches and organizations were always focal points for the people living in the area and continue today to be important community influences.  The "westsiders", as many people refer to themselves, have strong family ties and point to many generations of families still living near each other.  Many individuals and families from the westside have gone on to become major figures in Tulsa and Oklahoma through politics and business ventures.  The westside has also produced some outstanding athletes who have made their mark in amateur and professional sports.  Thank you for visiting our site.  We hope you will take time to look around at what we have to offer.

 
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