Jonathan Gibson - State Farm Insurance Agent

If you're looking for the best way to explore downtown Tulsa, look no further than Tulsa Tours. These local pros offer a variety of walking tours that cater to your interests and budget. Head to their tour office in the Philcade, an Art Deco landmark built by oilman Waite Phillips, to get started. You'll love browsing their collection of vintage Tulsa postcards and pennants, dating back to when Tulsa was known as the World's Oil Capital. One of the most popular tours among visitors is Architecture & Art Deco. This tour explores the fantastic architecture of Tulsa and delves into the meaning behind ornamental details found in the city's most storied buildings. You'll see styles ranging from Neo-Gothic to Art Deco to Modernism and even gain exclusive access to a dazzling Deco lobby normally closed to the public. For locals, the Tunnel Tour is a must-see. This tour takes you through the interior corridors of historic office buildings, where you'll learn about the rich history of these buildings and the oil men who built them.

Visit the Will Rogers Memorial Museum. It's a perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the life and legacy of Will Rogers, America's favorite satirist and cowboy poet from the Great Depression era. Will Rogers originally purchased the 20-acre land as a retirement estate but unfortunately passed away shortly after. Today, the Memorial Museum houses the world's most extensive collection of Will Rogers memorabilia, including his entire collection of writings. In fact, in 2015, Gordon Kuntz generously donated the second-largest collection of items to the museum, which includes one-of-a-kind movie posters, movie stills, books, correspondence, and much more. You can easily spend hours touring the museum and learning about Will Rogers' life, wisdom, and humor.

The Tulsa Spotlight Theater Historical Monument is a remarkable tribute to the rich history and legacy of the Spotlight Theater. This impressive black granite slab, sourced from Sri Lanka, is a permanent reminder of the theater's significance and the contributions of its founders and performers. The monument is beautifully etched with text and historical photos that tell the story of Patti Shriner, Bruce Goff, Richard Mansfield Dickinson, and the many talented actors and performers who have graced the stage of the Spotlight Theatre over the decades. As a leading theater in the Tulsa area, they are proud to have this monument in the midst, and they look forward to continuing to support the performing arts and fostering a greater appreciation of them within the community. Watch for upcoming events and performances, and join as they celebrate the magic of live theater.