The Auto Bank provides the backdrop for this 2005 amateur video featuring Scott Smith.The mid-century marvel is often referred to as the Auto Bank, which makes sense as the drive-through lanes dominate the site (erroneously listed in the article as being located at Sixth and Cheyenne- it's actually Sixth and Cincinnati). But I recall it being called "branch bank" and "model bank" over the years. And indeed, it does seem like a suburban branch bank someone deposited in the downtown environ. Two huge tall doors open to the main lobby while the upper deck features a large parking area and a standalone office structure. I could see this being the prototype for the ideal suburban bank in the Atomic Age.
"Please pull forward."
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hi rex, the stand alone office unit that is elevated across from the upper parking lot at the 6th and cincinatti autobank was actually a social/alumni meeting room for the adult supporters of central high school. it was named the "Tom Tom Room" and had a bar, some food service and outdoor patio. a very very unusual place and im glad it remains in downtown tulsa for, lets hope it finds an economical use and does not become a flat parking lot.
zach matthews
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