TFA SNEAK-A-PEEK:
The Tulsa Club Hotel in Partnership with Goff Fest
Sunday, June 9, 2024
$20 | $15 | First Entry at 1:00
Tulsa boasts a wide variety of impressive buildings throughout the city - many of which few people have an opportunity to see inside. The goal of TFA’s SNEAK-A-PEEK program is to give those who love architecture and history an opportunity to see behind the doors of Tulsa’s most interesting buildings through self-guided exploration with accompanying written information about the property's history.
This SNEAK-A-PEEK features the architecturally distinctive Tulsa Club Hotel in partnership with Goff Fest!
Designed by renowned Art Deco architect Bruce Goff and constructed in 1927, the 11-floor, 92,000-square-foot high-rise featured unique and intricate designs. Club members enjoyed ornate, mosaic fireplaces, and indoor recreation alongside architectural oddities like Goff’s famous echoing corridor. The crown jewel of the club was decidedly the Grand Ballroom on the ninth floor. With its two-story ceilings, velvet drape curtains, and endless imbibing—this was the epitome of Tulsa highlife.
The building was originally constructed with a steel structure, which was then clad in Bedford limestone, laid in a vertical zigzag, Art Deco pattern. Steel casement windows that opened outward were aligned between pylons of stone to form a vertical stripe design extending the height of the building. The eleventh floor was set back from the main facade, creating a three-sided roof terrace called the "Sky Terrace.”
After years of vacancy, the Ross Group and Promise hotels embarked on a stunning $36 million dollar renovation that began in 2015 to restore the property to its former glory! The hotel opened formally in 2019 under the Curio Collection by Hilton brand and is one of downtown Tulsa's greatest preservation success stories!
Join us on February 18th from 1:00-4:00 to view The Tulsa Club Lobby, Chamber Restaurant, Ballroom, Sky Terrace, and a selection of stunning guest rooms that are typically not open to the public!
TICKET INFORMATION: Tickets for this event are $20 for not yet members and $15 for TFA members.
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CHECK-IN LOCATION: Check-in for this tour will take place at:
The Tulsa Club Hotel:
115 E. 5th St.
Tulsa, OK 74103
PARKING: There is ample street parking around the hotel that is free on Sundays!
ON OPEN HOUSE DAY: Please arrive 10 minutes early to get checked in. Entry begins at 1:00 pm and continues in 30-minute increments. Consult your ticket for the entry time you selected when purchasing your ticket.
ACCESSIBILITY & INCLUSION: TFA is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive experience for all. If you have any questions regarding accessibility accommodations at our various tour locations, please contact us at info@tulsaarchitecture.com and we will be happy to assist with planning your experience.
PHOTOGRAPHY: Photography is allowed!
PROPERTY OWNERS: APPLY TO FEATURE YOUR PROPERTY AT A FUTURE TFA EVENT!
Are you the proud owner of a unique, well-designed, and/or architecturally significant residential or commercial property in or around Tulsa? We invite you to apply for the opportunity to showcase your property in one of Tulsa Foundation for Architecture's upcoming events in 2024 and 2025! Event series include Distinctive Dwellings, Design Insider, Historic Walking Tours, Historic Neighborhood Crawls, Sneak-A-Peek and Special Edition Events.
Click here to apply!
