The Golden Driller, the symbol of the International Petroleum Exposition, 1966.For scale…The “Blue Dome”. This was the White Star Service Station, built in 1925. It was Tulsa’s first filling station with compressed air pumps, restrooms with hot and cold running water, and 24-hour service. The blue dome was originally quarters for the station attendant.
The “Blue Dome District” is now an arty area, with theaters, restaurants, hotels, shops and even a minor league baseball stadium.This house was the setting for the 1983 movie “The Outsiders”, which starred Matt Dillon, Patrick Swayze, Rob Lowe, Emilio Estevez, Tom Cruise, Diane Lane and Leif Garrett early in their careers.1949 Plymouth Special Deluxe four-door sedan, similar to the one featured in the movie.Downtown Tulsa.Downtown Tulsa.
