TFA TOURS | The Blue Dome District: Brothels, Bootleggers & Beyond

TFA TOURS | The Blue Dome District: Brothels, Bootleggers & Beyond

TFA TOURS | The Blue Dome District: Brothels, Bootleggers & Beyond

By Tulsa Foundation for Architecture

Date and time

Starts on Saturday, June 8 · 9:30am CDT

Location

Ross Group

510 East 2nd Street Tulsa, OK 74120

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About this event

  • 1 hour 15 minutes

TFA TOURS

THE BLUE DOME DISTRICT: BROTHELS, BOOTLEGGERS & BEYOND
Saturday, June 8, 2024

$20 | $15 | Start Times from 9:30 - 10:45 AM

We'll explore one of Tulsa's earliest developments of downtown Tulsa based on a more lawless time of the true wild west with a rich history when brothels were legal but liquor was not.

TICKET INFORMATION: Tickets for this tour are $20 for not yet members and $15 for members (25% discount). We want to do our part to help cultivate the next generation of architecture lovers, so kids 12 and under are welcome to participate in most of our tours free of charge!

SAVE ON TICKETS BY JOINING TFA TODAY: www.tulsaarchitecture.com/support-tfa/

CHECK-IN LOCATION: Check-in for this tour will take place at:

Ross Group

510 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74120, USA

PARKING: There is ample street parking, which is free on weekends!

TULSA TOUGH RACE INFORMATION: On the day of the TFA Blue Dome Tour, the exciting Saint Francis Tulsa Tough bike races will be taking place in the Arts District north of the railroad tracks and the Blue Dome District. Based on the maps of closure information, TFA does not anticipate any direct conflict with the Blue Dome Tour and we are excited to proceed that day! In fact, we would encourage you to walk to the festivities following your tour.

If you are coming to downtown Tulsa from the west (Sand Springs/West Edison Street) you may consider that road closures for the bike race may either 1) cause you to wait to cross the road until a race escort permits you through or 2) you may decide to avoid closures by detouring to North Pine and South Peoria into downtown.

Link to Saturday, June 8, 2024 Tulsa Tough Spectator Guide: https://www.tulsatough.com/saturday-guide

Link to Saturday, June 8, 2024 Tulsa Touch Route/Closure Maps: https://www.tulsatough.com/gran-fondo-maps

Street Closures for Race (NO DIRECT CONFLICT): Cincinnati Avenue between Reconciliation Way and Cameron Streets, Cameron Streets between Cincinnati Avenue and Main Street, Main Street between Cameron and Easton Streets, Easton Street between Main Street and Boulder Avenue, Boulder Avenue between Easton and Reconciliation Way, Reconciliation Way between Boulder and Cincinnati Avenues.

ON TOUR DAY: Please arrive 10 minutes early to get checked in. Tours begin at 9:30 am and continue in 15-minute increments. Consult your ticket for the departure time you selected when purchasing your ticket.

Tours take place rain or shine; please look ahead at the weather, plan to wear sturdy footwear, layers, and bring weather related items such as umbrellas, hats, gloves, fans, visors, sunscreen or other comfort items, as needed. You'll be on foot for up to 1.5 hours.

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.

SUPPORT INFORMATION: TFA tours include 0.5-1.5 miles of walking (typically on streets/sidewalks, which sometimes include uneven terrain) in a variety of weather conditions. Seating is limited or non-existent along many of our tour routes. If it will improve your experience, we encourage you to bring a lightweight stool, walking stick, or other assistive device!

Routes to avoid stairs are planned in advance for those who need an elevator or ramp. Our docents use a personal microphone to enhance hearing ability for all on the tour. You are welcome to move closer to the docent or request a volume adjustment at any time.

This tour will take place outdoors.

PHOTOGRAPHY: Photography is allowed!

TRANSLATION SERVICES: If you are in need of a translator, Spanish language or ASL, please let us know and we'll try our best to accommodate your request!

SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCIÓN: Si necesita un traductor de español, háganoslo saber y haremos todo lo posible para satisfacer su solicitud!

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Tulsa Foundation for Architecture celebrates the art of architecture and the power of design. Tulsa has a rich architectural heritage and we love to share it! 

$20