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About Tulsa
Older than Oklahoma itself, Tulsa has held many titles: "The Oil Capital of the World," "America's Most Beautiful City," and "The Birthplace of Route 66." Not all of its history is as beautiful as the Art Deco architecture that adorns its downtown - notably, the Tulsa Race Riot of 1921. For over a century, Tulsa has not only made history, it has honored and preserved it. Make a little history of your own by visiting the world's largest, most comprehensive collection of art and artifacts of the American West, the largest collection of Judaica in the American Southwest or the Italian Renaissance collections at one of five U.S. museums housed in a historic mansion with formal gardens.
Tulsa is nestled in the northeastern quadrant of Oklahoma, right in the heart of "Green Country." The rolling green hills and wooded terrain of the city lies at an elevation of 700 feet above sea level and offers a temperate climate. Tulsans enjoy 227 days of sunshine a year and an average daily temperature of 61 degrees. The rainfall average is approximately 40 inches, and continually changing conditions occur in the city during all four seasons.
The city boasts a widely diversified business base, including aerospace, telecommunications, manufacturing, construction, high technology, healthcare, education, transportation and energy. Tulsa, one of "America's Most Livable Communities," is known as the Mecca for arts in Oklahoma. Art deco masterpieces are prevalent in many of our downtown buildings and churches. Spectacular works of art dot the trails of our beautiful River Parks. From the Tulsa Ballet and Tulsa Opera, to Broadway plays and musicals at the Performing Arts Center, to the Philbrook and the largest collection of Western American art at the Gilcrease, Tulsa's rich cultural legacy greatly enhances our citizen's quality of life.
The Tulsa Port of Catoosa is acclaimed as one of the largest, most inland river-ports in the United States. The Tulsa International Airport offers direct service to most major U.S. cities and is another important contributor to our economic growth.
Ten higher education facilities serve the metropolitan Tulsa area. Options range from community college and vocational studies to undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs at both public and private universities.
Tulsa's historic past, thriving present and bright future give the community a positive attitude and progressive atmosphere. Whether you're looking for a new place to call home or just a wonderful spot to visit, Tulsa boasts a multitude of destinations and features found nowhere else.
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