Local & Long Distance Moving Companies in Tulsa, OK

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Economy:
For those of you seeking an electric atomosphere, moving to Tulsa is for you. For many years, Tulsa’s oil dominated the City’s economy but wisely, some major diversification has occurred including the creation of new sectors such as Aerospace, Information Technology, Finance and Telecommunications. The Tulsa Port of Catoosa makes the City the nation’s extreme inland seaport, while American Airlines have become a major employer through their massive maintenance and engineering facility at Tulsa International Airport. In 2006, Forbes magazine rated Tulsa as one of the best cities to do business with and placed the city in second place in the nation in terms of income growth. Economic improvement continues with Tulsa’s housing trends showing median rental increases tracking 6 percent in 2010.

History:
The land area known today as Tulsa was originally part of native Indian Territory, where it was named "Tallasi," which means “old town” in the Creek Indian language. “Tulsa” was the name chosen when the town was incorporated in January 1898. Tulsa’s first oil well was in operation by 1901 and then came the discovery of the large Glenn Pool nearby which in turn triggered a rush of new businesses. By 1930, the city’s population had topped 140,000. Tulsa's nickname was “Oil Capital of the World” throughout the 20th century. The presence of  energy industry wealth largely shielded the city’s economy throughout the Great Depression. However, the local economy did not hold out quite so well in 1982, when a freefall in gas prices combined with a mass exodus of oil industry firms caused a severe recession that would take a decade to pull through. This recovery was largely aided by a conscious City decision to explore economic sectors unrelated to oil and energy. By 2003, voters had approved the “Vision 2025” program that is revitalizing  Tulsa’s tourism infrastructure. The BOK multi-purpose center commissioned in August 2008 continues to be the spur of this new development.

Tourism:
The City of Tulsa is located on the northeastern side of Oklahoma State and is a particularly attractive and vibrant city, full of 1920s Art-Deco architecture interspersed with stylish, modern buildings. There are many popular tourist attractions too, including Tulsa Zoo which rates as one of the most popular tourist destinations of all. You will also find Bells Amusement Park, a traditional theme park that features a historic wooden roller coaster ride. Looking for something real cool? Try Tulsa’s Big Splash Water Park which features a large wave pool and seven-story high water slides. If you are looking for sporting action, check out the All Star Sports Complex, which provides a variety of sports activities including League Baseball games. The more energetic appreciate the River Parks with their 20 miles of scenic trails winding through the Tulsa river frontage. More sedate popular tourist attractions include the Tulsa Garden Center with regular horticultural exhibitions. For more information on Tulsa’s scenic attractions, click on Tulsa Tourist Attractions and Tulsa Landmarks.

Colleges/Universities:
University of Tulsa
Oral Roberts University
Platt College

Interesting Facts:
• Tulsa is the 46th largest city in the United States and the 93rd largest city in North America.
• More than 3.25 million passengers make use of Tulsa International Airport each year with a daily departure rate of 6,700 travelers.
• Per capita, Tulsa has more street-corner convenience stores than any other U. S. city.
• City planners laid out the streets that run north-south in a meaningful way: using Main Street as the dividing line, streets west of Main are alphabetically named after cities west of the Mississippi, while streets on the eastern side of Main are alphabetically named after cities east of the Mississippi. No way to lose your way in Tulsa.

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