Boston Ave Methodist Church Tulsa Oklahoma
by Janette Boyd
Title
Boston Ave Methodist Church Tulsa Oklahoma
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Janette Boyd
Medium
Photograph - Photo/texture
Description
Photo taken of the Boston Avenue Methodist Church in downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma. Sky texture created by FAA Artist, Janette Boyd.
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The Boston Avenue Methodist Church was constructed in 1924-29 and the building is important as an example of Art Deco, a form of Modernism, a style popular in the U.S. in the 1920-40 period but rarely applied to religious buildings. The $1.25 million edifice was designed by a team, including architect Bruce Goff, of the Tulsa architectural firm Rush, Endacott and Rush, and Adah Robinson, chair of the art department in the University of Tulsa. Goff generally receives most of the credit for the exterior and Robinson for the interior.
Strikingly handsome when completed in 1929, it remains a remarkably effective blending of traditional church design and modern skyscraper techniques. The church was designed to accommodate the spiritual, educational and social needs of a large, 1,943 member church. Its 258-foot tower, on the north and on an axis with Boston Avenue, is the dominant feature. The tower entrance, opening into the 1,800 seat auditorium on the right (west), and the social lobby on the left (east), features a vaulted ceiling that extends the entire north and south depth of the church. Beyond the social lobby is the four-story educational wing.
The fourteen tower floors, which have a usable space of 20 x 28 feet, are reached by both elevator and stairway. Besides the chimes, motor and blower floors, the tower accommodates a prayer room at the top, a history room, and church offices.
The church was listed in the National Register on August 31, 1978. It was listed under National Register Criterion C, a, g, and its NRIS number is 78002270. Boston Avenue was designated a National Landmark on January 20, 1999.
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February 9th, 2014
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Comments (36)
Tony Colvin
Beautiful image. I've been to Tulsa a million times and I've never seen this church before.
Janette Boyd replied:
It is quite a "striking" church, located south of downtown Tulsa. I tweaked the contrast up a notch but the basic building is the same. :)
Berta Keeney
Janette, there's just no words to describe this image!! WOW!!!!
Janette Boyd replied:
Thank you for the compliment, Berta! It is a very gorgeous church designed by Bruce Goff, a protege of Frank Lloyd Wright.
Roddy Atkinson
Wow, never seen this building before, great capture!
Janette Boyd replied:
Thank you so much for your nice comment, Roddy! Boston Ave Methodist Church is quite a tourist destination here in Tulsa,, Oklahoma! We love it.
Dale Stillman
Wow, this is breathtaking. Beautiful. A L/F.
Janette Boyd replied:
Thank you, Dale, for the nice comment, Like and Fav! I always appreciate your feedback!
Jon Woodhams
Wow--what a beautiful building. Very cool! v
Janette Boyd replied:
Thank you, Jon, for the nice comments and the "vote". If you ever get to Tulsa, check out the downtown buildings and churches...Art Deco rules!!
Debra and Dave Vanderlaan
A rich golden piece Janette! We added our Like! Celebrate life, Debra and Dave
Randy Rosenberger
Wow factor on this great find and capture, Janette, as it surely is reaching to the sky! Love the architectural design and colors are awesome. It is an honor and a privilege as an administrator of one of the top groups on FAA, our Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group, to promote and highlight your awesome artworks on our homepage in one of the prestigious positions, on our group Featuring HOMEPAGE! Your artworks show your love of what you do, and is refined to where we not only accept and promote your fine works, but welcome that opportunity. It is a pleasure to have you as a member of our family of friends and fine artists in the WFS group. Thanks for sharing! LIKED and FAVED Forever, Elvis