Tulsa Historic Preservation & Cultural Resources Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan - 2011 ENGINEERING SERVICES September 8, 2011 Mr. Bill Penka, State Hazard Mitigation Officer Oklahoma Department of Civil Emergency Management P.O. Box 53365 Oklahoma City, OK 73152 RE: City of Tulsa Historic Preservation and Cultural Resources Annex We are pleased to submit this City of Tulsa Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan- 2009 Update, Historic Preservation and Cultural Resources Annex as fulfillment of the requirements of the Pre-Disaster Hazard Mitigation Grant (PDMC-PJ-06- OK-2007-004). This Historic Preservation and Cultural Resources Annex Pilot Study was prepared in accordance with State and Federal guidance, addresses Districts and Properties Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, Art Deco Buildings, and Cultural Resources, and their vulnerability to Natural and Man- made Hazards. We look forward to implementing this plan to enhance protection of the lives and property of our citizens from natural hazards and hazard materials incidents. If we can answer any questions or be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me at 918-596-9475. CITY OF TULSA, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Sincerely, Bill Robison, P.E., CFM Senior Special Projects Engineer Stormwater Planning 2317 S. Jackson Ave., Room S-310 Tulsa, OK 74107 Office 918-596-9475 www.cityoftulsa.org Table of Contents Acknowledgements..................................................................................................... xii Summary..................................................................................................................... xiv Background......................................................................................................................xv Purpose ............................................................................................................................xv Hazard Mitigation Citizens Advisory Committee...........................................................xv The Planning Process ......................................................................................................xv Plan Summary ............................................................................................................... xvi Chapter 1: Historic Properties and Cultural Resources ............................................ 1 1.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................1 1.2 Funding..............................................................................................................................1 Chapter 2: The Planning Process ................................................................................ 7 Chapter 3: Natural & Man-Made Hazards .................................................................. 20 3.1 Hazard Overview.............................................................................................................20 3.2 General Hazards..............................................................................................................21 3.2.1 Winter Storms.........................................................................................................21 3.2.2 Extreme Heat..........................................................................................................21 3.2.3 Drought...................................................................................................................21 3.2.4 Earthquakes ............................................................................................................21 3.2.5 High Winds.............................................................................................................22 3.2.6 Tornadoes ...............................................................................................................22 3.2.7 Hail .........................................................................................................................22 3.2.8 Lightning ................................................................................................................22 3.2.9 Urban (Structure) Fires...........................................................................................23 3.3 Site-Specific Hazards......................................................................................................24 3.3.1 Floods .....................................................................................................................24 3.3.2 Dam and Levee Failures.........................................................................................24 3.3.3 Expansive Soils ......................................................................................................25 3.3.4 Wildfires.................................................................................................................25 3.3.5 Fixed-Site Hazardous Materials Events .................................................................25 3.3.6 Transportation Hazards ..........................................................................................26 Chapter 4: Historic Districts....................................................................................... 27 4.1 Hazards Vulnerability......................................................................................................27 4.2 Historic Preservation Zoning Overlay District................................................................27 4.3 Districts Listed in the National Register of Historic Places............................................31 4.3.1 Brady Historic District ...........................................................................................31 Flanagan & Associates, LLC i Tulsa Historic Preservation Plan 4.3.2 Brady Heights Historic District..............................................................................33 4.3.3 Buena Vista Park Historic District .........................................................................35 4.3.4 Carlton Place Historic District................................................................................37 4.3.5 Creek Council Tree Site .........................................................................................39 4.3.6 Gillette Historic District .........................................................................................42 4.3.7 KATY Railroad Historic District ...........................................................................44 4.3.8 Maple Ridge Historic District ................................................................................47 4.3.9 North Cheyenne Historic District...........................................................................50 4.3.10 Oil Capitol Historic District .................................................................................53 4.3.11 Owen Park Historic District .................................................................................56 4.3.12 Ranch Acres Historic District...............................................................................58 4.3.13 Riverside Historic District....................................................................................60 4.3.14 Riverview Historic District...................................................................................62 4.3.15 Sixth Street Historic District ................................................................................64 4.3.16 Stonebraker Heights Historic District ..................................................................67 4.3.17 Swan Lake Historic District .................................................................................69 4.3.18 Tracy Park Historic District..................................................................................72 4.3.19 White City Historic District..................................................................................74 4.3.20 Yorktown Historic District...................................................................................77 4.4 Districts in the Process for Listing in the National Register of Historic Places..............80 4.4.1 Blue Dome Historic District...................................................................................80 4.4.2 Greenwood Historic District...................................................................................83 4.4.3 Tulsa Civic Center District.....................................................................................85 Chapter 5: Properties in the National Register of Historic Places.......................... 87 5.1 Overview .........................................................................................................................87 5.2 Properties in the National Register of Historic Places ....................................................90 5.2.1 66 Motel (Demolished)...........................................................................................91 5.2.2 Ambassador Hotel ..................................................................................................92 5.2.3 Atlas Life................................................................................................................93 5.2.4 Carl K Dresser House.............................................................................................94 5.2.5 Casa Loma Hotel ....................................................................................................95 5.2.6 Circle Theatre .........................................................................................................96