Tulsa is an American city quintessentially founded upon change. From its birth to the present, Tulsa has consistently built and reshaped its appearance, ideals, and industry. Through changing fortunes, Tulsa has continued to grow and prosper by overcoming adversity and maintaining the strong, independent culture of its citizens.Historic Photos of Tulsa captures this journey through still photography selected from the finest archives. From Tulsa's origins and its discovery of oil at the Sue Bland #1 to the Douglas Bomber Plant's role in World War II, Historic Photos of Tulsa follows life, government, education, and events throughout the city's history.This volume captures unique and rare scenes through the lens of hundreds of historic photographs. Published in striking black and white, these images communicate historic events and everyday life of two centuries of people building a unique and prosperous city.