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Tulsa County's population reached 187,574 in 1930 and slowly climbed to 193,363 in 1940. Afterward, the increases became more pronounced, with 251,686 in 1950, 346,038 in 1960, 401,663 in 1970, 470,593 in 1980, and 503,341 in 1990. In 2000 the population stood at 563,299, and in 2010 it had grown to 603,403.
Sources: The Tulsa World has published many articles that were examined for the writing of this piece; Tulsa History Museum digital exhibit “1921 Tulsa Race Massacre—Tulsa Historical Society & Museum”; “A Long-Lost Manuscript Contains a Searing Eyewitness Account of the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921” May 27, 2016, Smithsonian magazine; Death in a Promised Land: The Tulsa Race Riot of ...
Industry (1901-1945) Education (1880-1941) Religion (1884-1945) Transportation (1850-1945) Before the discovery of oil and gas, Tulsa’s economy was tied to cattle and agricultural products. After the Red Fork oil strike in 1901, the oil and gas industry dominated Tulsa’s economy. Other early urban industries also grew with Tulsa.
Oklahoma's second-largest city, Tulsa is located in the state's northeastern quadrant, adjacent to the Arkansas River. Tulsa serves as the Tulsa County seat. The city's development since the 1950s has been related to its location to Interstates 44 and 244 as well as to State Highways 11, 51, 64, 75, 169, and 412.
A new, vibrant spot inside the former home of Tulsa mainstay, 918 Coffee. When you first walk in, don't expect too much of a change--things are mostly where they were save for changes in the menu and wall decor. With a mix of familiar comfort and exciting novelty, Jones Co. adequately fills the coffee-shop void of the adjacent Market District.
- 2446 E 11th St Tulsa, OK 74104
Welcome to the Tulsa & Oklahoma History Resources Guide. To promote lifelong learning and contribute to a stronger community, Tulsa City-County Library c ollects, organizes, and preserves materials on the history of our area. We provide access to materials both online and in the Oklahoma Room. The Oklahoma Room is located on the 3rd floor of ...
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The Tulsa economy was only slightly affected by World War I, and the 1920s were a period of extensive growth. Residential development continued in all directions. The lack of a good water supply, Tulsa’s greatest domestic problem, was solved when the Spavinaw Dam was constructed and water was pumped to Tulsa from a distance of sixty-five miles.
