Tulsa ART-DECO Museum?

[Conan71]

I think we should try and capture deco elements in transportation as well

\

[Hometown]

This is exciting!  Two images come to mind. 

Mickey Rooney says to Judy Garland, "Hey, I've got an idea.  Let's put on a show!

And the Mover and Shaker in Texas who said to me, "The wonderful thing about Texas is that we don't know what we can't do." 

Great things can happen when you don't know what you can't do.

Now it's all well and good to get down with your homeys but you're going to have to chase after some serious money and the people that have it.  Hope you can find an enlightened angel.

[Red Arrow]

I think we should try and capture deco elements in transportation as well

\

and

http://www.phillytrolley.org/2320_091703_03.html

(Sorry for posting only the link but I don't want to violate the copyright.)

[custosnox]

I think we made a lot of headway yesterday.  I've been running a few things through my head since then.  I'm wondering how good of a job I could do making that minature of a 1930's downtown Tulsa.   Might have fun trying, but would probably be best to leave it to someone who knows what their doing. lol  

On the downside of it all, knocked my bumber almost completely off leaving lastnight when I hit a chug hole that I thought was a little puddle of water in the parking lot across from Joe Momma's. So watch those puddles out there folks.

[Conan71]

This is exciting!  Two images come to mind. 

Mickey Rooney says to Judy Garland, "Hey, I've got an idea.  Let's put on a show!

And the Mover and Shaker in Texas who said to me, "The wonderful thing about Texas is that we don't know what we can't do." 

Great things can happen when you don't know what you can't do.

Now it's all well and good to get down with your homeys but you're going to have to chase after some serious money and the people that have it.  Hope you can find an enlightened angel.

Ahem, and where were you???

[SXSW]

If some way or some how this could go in a renovated Tulsa Club building that would be a win-win for downtown and this museum.

[Townsend]

If some way or some how this could go in a renovated Tulsa Club building that would be a win-win for downtown and this museum.

That ranks high in the awesome idea column.

[Conan71]

We did talk about this last night.  Does anyone recall now if the absentee owner of that building has finally come out of his crack-induced stupor to challenge the city on their foreclosure action?

[TheArtist]

 Just want everyone to know that we are not having the meeting this month (Tuesday the 7th).  I was on vacation for a week and am using this next week or two to make appointments and do some research/leg work on the great ideas that people had at the last meeting.  I am meeting with Ken Busby of the Arts and Humanities council this week to set up our 5013c and get some advice on other items.

We had a great first turn out and I want to be able to show some progress and hopefully have some interesting news to report at our next meeting. Will keep you all posted and remember if you want to be reminded of the meetings or events and news, e-mail me and I will put you on our e-mailing list.

Thanks for all the help and look forward to our next meeting. 

[DowntownNow]

Gotta say I like the energy William is creating here with this idea.  There was a similar idea being touted not too long ago by another local group (seems nothing ever came of it though)...trying to make Tulsa a focal point for an art deco museum that encompassed all genres of the style and highlighting not only Tulsa, but Miami and other areas of the country.  Rumor had it they were looking at the Tulsa Club too.

I've also been told the art deco statue on 5th, over the main entrance, might still be behind the granite that was put over the building a long time ago.

Of course, if this group ever wanted the assistance of the Tulsa Club's owner to help make this a reality...hopefully he doesnt read these posts.  Doubt you'd get very far with people like Conan71 commenting the way he did above. 

BTW Tulsa World reported that the owner is fighting the City's foreclosure action. 
http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?subjectid=11&articleid=20090519_11_A5_Adecis424732&archive=yes

[Conan71]

Gotta say I like the energy William is creating here with this idea.  There was a similar idea being touted not too long ago by another local group (seems nothing ever came of it though)...trying to make Tulsa a focal point for an art deco museum that encompassed all genres of the style and highlighting not only Tulsa, but Miami and other areas of the country.  Rumor had it they were looking at the Tulsa Club too.

I've also been told the art deco statue on 5th, over the main entrance, might still be behind the granite that was put over the building a long time ago.

Of course, if this group ever wanted the assistance of the Tulsa Club's owner to help make this a reality...hopefully he doesnt read these posts.  Doubt you'd get very far with people like Conan71 commenting the way he did above. 

BTW Tulsa World reported that the owner is fighting the City's foreclosure action. 
http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?subjectid=11&articleid=20090519_11_A5_Adecis424732&archive=yes

I doubt we'd get much help out of the absentee owner regardless of my comments, based on what he's done with the building thus far.

[TheArtist]

The building I would really like to have is the one a few blocks south of the Blue Dome district. Its brick and painted green. I believe its 2 stories and there are also several other deco period buildings attached to it which could be a deco cafe (or bakery ) and an art gallery/store/gift shop, another a tourism and info place. Part of the block is a small parking lot which would be great for future museum expansion. This would suit perfectly my "dream idea" of having a whole city block with different deco buildings all the way around each helping and adding synergies to the others.  Plus it would be my hope that the building spaces beside the museum itself could be rented out to help pay for the running of the museum, insurance, electric, etc.  Would love to have the whole block and I believe it is currently for sale. 

[sgrizzle]

Bill White Chevrolet. Block is on the market for about $1.5M and under option but that option is expiring.

[TheArtist]

Oooh, thats actually not a bad price considering what it seems some other people are wanting for their properties downtown,,,aka the place that was being torn down on 6th. For 2 mill we could have a neat deco museum going downtown, a bargain considering what its gonna cost for the Philbrook/Matthews Warehouse museum or the Oklahoma Pop museum.

[waterboy]

I rented space in that building for a short while. Interesting building, but lots and lots of deferred maintenance. It leaks when it rains, its plumbing is mostly non operative and its design is functionally obsolete. Most of it is used as storage for vehicles and equipment. IMO, you'd spend at least the purchase price in making it suitable for your use.