Philtower Building — Attraction in Tulsa

As an extension of the Phillips family from Tulsa, aunt Pat Breckinridge used to take me around the buildings and showed me the tunnel that her grandfather Waite had built so that he could go from his penthouse to his office without being on the street. I still have my key to Philbrook...not the museum, but the original villa. It was a present from Pat when I was about 10. It's still on my badge...

I could not get in. It has an unusual appearance. Somewhat gothic. It was closed. I could see into the ornate lobby. The roof has a colorful tile roof on top of the building with lantern on top. It was built for Waite Philips. He later gave it to the Boy Scouts so they could afford the upkeep on Philmont that he also gave to the Boy Scouts. They sold the building...

This building is spectacular... Throw back to Circa Art Deco era that is long gone. Compared to the great buildings if New York & Chicago... But makes plans to eat at Tavolo: an Italian Bistro at street level. It's fantastic! Amazing urban Chic atmosphere, beautiful wrought iron work, awesome service and sooner of the best Italian food for...