I came here one Friday to speak at the regular weekly staff meeting of the juvenile probation…read moreofficers. (I was doing marketing for my agency.) The offices are located in a business complex that looks like a strip mall from the outside. The signs for it are small, so I actually drove right past it a couple of times. It's in north Tulsa, and the neighborhood around it is run down - filled with closed businesses and vacant houses. Fortunately the interior of the offices is clean and comfortable, if a little institutional. Then again, what else would you expect from a government run space. What I was really impressed by, though, were the people who work there. They have a thankless job that most people - myself included - couldn't do, but they work hard at it, trying their best to make a difference in the lives of kids whose backgrounds are often traumatic and chaotic.

I really like this building because it has a food court with five restaurants and a coffee bar in…read moreit. Not to mention a QuikTrip shop. Working downtown can be a bit fun if you can just walk to one place with a food court during lunch or you just need to grab something quick lunch a drink or even personal item. The building is always clean and I even see people doing the mall walking thing to get their steps in. The 1st street entrance on the bottom floor even has a Mail Drop off. I like to go to the other side to get to main and Boston because it takes you to a courtyard. Another fun perk by the food court is outdoor balcony seating. I discovered it a little too late in the season, but when it warms up, I cannot wait to enjoy it and get some fresh air while viewing the Tulsa skyline.

The Atlas Life Building is a beautiful building that houses the Courtyard Marriott in Downtown…read moreTulsa, and is located next to the Mid-Continent Tower (or building). With art deco around the Tulsa area, it makes you feel you've stepped into the 1920's. I can tell that this was more beautiful back then but being about 100 years old, they've kept the building in good condition. Even if you're not staying at the Courtyard Marriott, it's a nice spot to visit. Just go inside the Deco Deli and check out the intricate details and geometric shapes and golden fixtures.

The Mayo Motor Inn was designed by the important architect, Leon B. Senter. I don't know how it…read moreescaped demolition, but it is still going with a new coat of paint. It is on the National Register of Historic Places. I am not crazy about streamline art deco, but this place is used and it is maintained, so it gets 5 stars. The neon sign is a plus! This is in the Tulsa Art Deco book.

Very nice museum of local history all housed in an historic Railroad Depot. Darlene, one of the…read moredocents added a very personal touch to the exhibits, telling each story through her experience growing up here. She went above and beyond by pointing out where other historic buildings were and how they looked way back when versus current times. Well worth the stop while traveling Rt 66 through Bristow, OK.

This is the new library on Brookside, which moved from Peoria Avenue next to the Walmart…read moreneighborhood market, to around the corner, south of Wright Elementary. It opened in the Fall of 2025 and it's absolutely beautiful. It has plenty of parking available and even a drive-up service window to conveniently drop off and pick up books. The children's area is colorful and full of comfortable sitting spaces. It is actually the size of what the entire Brookside library used to be, so it's a huge upgrade! There is also an outdoor play area and tricycle track. There is a small section specifically for teens and a dedicated activity space for arts and crafts with a 3D printer and laser cutter. Book collections are very organized and categories are easy to find. There is an oversized chess board in the middle, which is super fun. There's a computer lab and laptops are available for in-library use. A nice space outdoors serves as adult reading space. The landscaping around the building is very nice. Highly recommend! Different sized rooms are available for reservation. They can be used for meeting space, tutoring/study sessions, or group work. Afterschool tutoring programs are available to students of all ages. Sign up can be easily done online or in person.

The lobby is being divided into separate spaces, this will dramatically change the original design…read more A coffee shop or something like that needs to rent the space to keep it intact. There is Starbucks on every corner in Manhattan, this building needs the omnipresent Queen Starbucks or better yet, Topeca. A home grown business for a homegrown local historic building.

The is for information only. It is closed until January 2027. This was not promoted online we…read moremissed the two small signs since we came in from the parking lot. We were excited about checking it out.