Located on the northeast corner of Apache and Sheridan. The tarpaper roofed structure was the airport operations center and provided lodging for pilots. Communication with pilots was through the lights located on top of the roof. Airplanes shown are part of Braniff Airlines (later becoming a part of American Airlines) including Ford Trimotors and Forkkers. See also: B0186 and J0139.
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Preservation and archiving of this significant Tulsa treasure of photographs and artifacts was made possible through the Tulsa City-County Library and the Tulsa Historical Society, and the generosity of Tulsa World/Lorton Family, Chester Cadieux, the Rotary Club of Tulsa, and many other community-minded corporations, institutions, and individuals.