I knew the building had been empty for a while. But outwardly it appeared to be in solid shape, despite the beautiful brick being molested with paint several years ago. Today the two-story structure is laid bare and it appears it was inwardly pretty solid also. Watching all that nice hardware head to the landfill just makes my heart sink.
Most of the original retail and commercial structures at this intersection were built alongside the residential development of Ranch Acres neighborhood. Principally bounded by 31st and 41st Strreets between Harvard and Delaware, this well-preserved area was built during a time when commercial and residential buildings shared a look and feel. The corner store looked like your house. They matched.
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Courtesy Beryl Ford Collectio |
Initially developed in the early Fifties as an upscale residential area, Ranch Acres is one of the best preserved examples of post-war suburbia in Oklahoma. The low and sprawling ranch-style homes occupy large lots- as the name implies, about an acre. But this well kept neighborhood, its central location and the large parcels of land were slowly becoming a liability.

But sadly, the commercial components of this historic Tulsa area have not fared so well.
Learn More
- History of Ranch Acres from the Tulsa Preservation Commission
1 comment:
I was sad to see this beautiful building destroyed especially with the prospect of another Jack-In-The-Box or McDonald's setting up shop on that corner. To Walgreen's defense, they tried to use the existing structure but it was not adequate. At least we can still drive through the neighborhood and only see a few blights.
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