One of the highest concentrations of Zigzag architecture in the United States resulted
from a building boom in the early twentieth century when Tulsa had become the oil
capital of the world. TULSA'S ZIGZAG STYLE, ART DECO ARCHITECTURE is a
photographic exploration of what remains of the Art Deco Zigzag style in Tulsa. Many of
the buildings have been demolished, some have collapsed, and many more have been
remodeled. In 2010, the central part of downtown Tulsa was designated as the Oil
Capital Historic District. TULSA'S ZIGZAG STYLE, ART DECO ARCHITECTURE is a
complete record of every Zigzag Art Deco building still standing in Tulsa, including
which are on the official list of the National Register of Historic Places or designated a
U.S. National Historic Landmark. This collection of images is the result of a yearlong
project to capture the spirit of an era that combined the elegance of fine art with the
practicality of industrial design and architecture.