Oklahoma Route 66 Preservation Efforts
This is where we feature items of interest for the preservation-oriented, including historic property listings, endangered features, ongoing preservation efforts, and success stories. We also have online a list of Oklahoma Route 66 sites registered with the National Register of Historic Places.
As a Route 66 traveler, you are encouraged to be observant and to notify us of any historic features which may be endangered. Email us.
The Meadow Gold Sign, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Your Help Needed!
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| The Meadow Gold sign, as seen at its original location at 11th & Lewis photo by D. Knowles |
A businessman has bought the property that houses the historic Meadow Gold sign on Route 66 in downtown Tulsa (southwest corner 11th & Lewis, ca. 1934). Although he needs the property empty to make way for an expansion of his business, he has generously agreed to donate the sign to historic preservationists, who plan to relocate it to another spot on 66 and restore its long-dimmed neon.
Unfortunately, moving this enormous sign and the huge framework that supports it is going to be an expensive proposition, and time is of the essence. The property owner has been gracious enough to put his expansion plans on hold temporarily, but he can wait only a few weeks.
To save this historic landmark, please act now. The OK Route 66 Association (www.oklahomaroute66.com) is asking you to assist the Tulsa Foundation for Architecture (www.tulsaarchitecture.com) with its efforts to relocate the sign by sending a donation TODAY—in any amount you can afford.
Please send checks to:
TFA / Save the Signc/o Tulsa Foundation for Architecture
2210-R South Main
Tulsa, OK 74114
Questions can be directed to: Rick Schmigle, (918) 492-2822, route66@webzone.net
The foundation is a nonprofit organization, so your donation is tax-deductible.
[Item posted February, 2004]
