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Mid-Century Building
Tulsa, OK
Photo by RoadsidePeek.com

Here's an old mid-century building located in Tulsa, OK. The structure features a distinctive geometric facade that immediately stands out from the surrounding architecture. With its clean lines, repeating patterns, and unmistakable postwar styling, the building looks like something straight out of the Space Age era when bold modern designs were reshaping city skylines across America.

While the identity and original purpose of the building remain uncertain, its unique appearance makes it hard to overlook. Structures like this were often built during the 1950s and 1960s when architects experimented with new materials, modern forms, and futuristic design concepts. Whether serving as offices, commercial space, or another purpose, buildings like this reflected the optimism and architectural creativity of the period. 09-17

 

 

Mid-Century Building
Tulsa, OK
Photo by RoadsidePeek.com

Here's another mid-century styled building in Tulsa, OK. There were no signs on this one, making its original identity a bit of a mystery. What immediately catches the eye is the building's distinctive blue-green color scheme and diamond-pattern facade, giving it a decidedly futuristic look that feels straight out of the Space Age. The bold design is a great example of the kind of imaginative architecture that appeared across America during the postwar years when modern styling was being applied to everything from office buildings to roadside businesses.

Whether it was originally built for commercial, professional, or institutional use, the structure stands out as a surviving reminder of an era when architects weren't afraid to experiment with color, geometry, and eye-catching design. Even without a name attached to it, the building remains an interesting piece of Tulsa's mid-century architectural landscape. 09-17

 

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