Golden Driller of Tulsa - Facts, About and History
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The Golden Driller is a 75-foot-tall (23 m), 43,500-pound (19,700 kg) statue of an oil worker, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It is the fifth-tallest statue in the United States.
It was originally built in 1952 by the Mid-Continent Supply Company of Fort Worth for the International Petroleum Exposition. Six years later, it was temporarily erected again for the 1959 show. Due to the positive attention it attracted, the company donated the statue to the Tulsa County Fairgrounds Trust Authority which had it anatomically redesigned and permanently installed in front of the Tulsa Expo Center for the 1966 International Petroleum Exposition. The statue's right hand rests on an oil derrick which had been moved from a depleted oil field in Seminole, Oklahoma.
An inscription at the base of the statue reads: The Golden Driller, a symbol of the International Petroleum Exposition. Dedicated to the men of the petroleum industry who by their vision and daring have created from God's abundance a better life for mankind.
In 1979, the Golden Driller was adopted by the Oklahoma Legislature as the state monument.
As part of an online promotional contest sponsored by Kimberly-Clark in October 2006, the Golden Driller was named the grand prize as a top ten quirkiest destination in the United States, winning its nominator a $90,000 international vacation for two.
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Tallest Free Standing Structure: Golden Driller of Tulsa [ HD ]
The Golden Driller of Tulsa, Oklahoma is the tallest free-standing structure in the world. The 4th tallest statue in the United States.
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What you didn't know about the Golden Driller statue in Tulsa, OK | Tulsa History Series
The unusual history you didn't know behind Tulsa's iconic statue, the Golden Driller. It was erected on the Tulsa Fairgrounds for the International Petroleum Expositions (IPE) which were once held in Tulsa. Among those interviewed were Rick Coury of radio station KRMG who once painted the driller
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Tulsa Golden Driller - Drone Vlog - Introduction to Be Biggest
The Tulsa Golden Driller is an icon in the city of Tulsa. This drone vlog showcases the tulsa golden driller in all of it's glory. Tulsa is an oil town and the Golden Driller is a symbol of what the oil industry has done for Tulsa. Also in this video BiggestRayRay shows us his introduction on what it means to be biggest. The mantra of be biggest is be the biggest and best you that you can possible be, and do something everyday to make somebody else's day great. The Tulsa Golden Driller, being the biggest statue of it's kind in Oklahoma is a great way to segway into that introduction of how to be biggest
The golden driller is said to be the largest free standing statue in the world. This icon is used by BiggestRayRay to point out that's it's okay to be big in your own way and even condones it! Be yourself and be the biggest and best you possible!
The statue is located in midtown Tulsa near 21st and Yale. It is 15 minutes from downtown Tulsa and sits outside of the expo building located at the fair grounds. It is free to visit and has easy parking access. It's best to check Tulsa weather as it is always changing!
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The Golden Driller!
The Golden Driller in Tulsa, Oklahoma. 6th tallest statue in the United States!
Golden Driller Statue - 76 Feet Tall and 43500lbs (Expo Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma)
One of the largest 'free standing' statues in the world and the largest in the United States. It stands outside the Expo Center in Tulsa some 76ft tall and weighing 43500lbs! It signifies Tulsa's oil industry over the previous years.
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Tulsa Golden Driller robbed
Tulsa Golden Driller robbed
Things to Do in Tulsa, OK | 10K Road Trip Vlog Day 16
We spent our second day in Tulsa exploring the city. We saw a lot of great art deco architecture and a lot of random sites, including the 5th tallest statue in the US and a spot claiming to be the Center of the Universe. It was weird. And cool.
This is Day 16 of our 10,000 mile road trip across the US.
Check out our first day in Tulsa here:
Timestamps:
0:01 - Oral Roberts University (random architecture)
1:07 - Boston Avenue United Methodist Church (amazing Art Deco)
2:05 - Inside the church
3:57 - Downtown Tulsa, Philcade Building
4:14 - Tulsa Union Depot (Jazz Hall of Fame)
4:18 - Center of the Universe (acoustic anomaly)
5:43 - John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park
6:25 - Guthrie Green free live music
6:43 - Street Art and murals in Tulsa's East Village
7:11 - Boxyard
7:30 - Tulsa Fire Alarm Building (Art Deco)
7:42 - Tulsa's Route 66 remnants
8:21 - Golden Driller (5th tallest statue in the United States at 75' tall)
8:56 - Warren Theater (Art Deco movie theater)
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Filmed on June 11, 2017 on a Canon G7X Mark II.
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Dressing the Tulsa Golden Driller
Each and Every year Tulsa's most famous citizen for the Tulsa State Fair and other events throughout the year dawns a custom fitted T-Shirt that is made exclusively by us at Oklahoma Custom Canvas Products. We, designed, manufactured and install this custom fitted shirt. Showing that no job is to big for Oklahoma Custom Canvas Products
Travel Tulsa, Oklahoma - Top 5 Attractions
Take a tour of Top 5 Travel Attractions of Tulsa, Oklahoma - part of the World's Greatest Attractions series by GeoBeats.
Hey, this is your travel host, Naomi. I would like to show you the top 5 attractions of Tulsa, Oklahoma.
#5: The Golden Driller. This prominent 76 feet statue of an oil worker has survived many fierce tornadoes.
#4: Art Deco heritage. A surprise to many, Tulsa has a remarkable Art Deco collection. It's a result of oil money being invested in these buildings.
#3: Praying Hands. Tulsa is home to various larger than life statues like this one. Standing at 60 feet, it is said to be the world's largest praying hands.
#2: Tulsa Zoo, a fun family place to take your kids. Home to thousands of animals, the zoo is located within one of the largest parks in the United States.
#1: Philbrook Museum. This art museum is a must-see in Tulsa. Set amidst spectacular gardens, the museum is a former home of an oil businessman.
Thank you for watching our travel video series. See you next time.
Tulsa Landmark - Golden Driller
Tulsa Video Magazine or TVM Presents Tulsa's Largest Landmark the Golden Driller, with the Sunset behind him.
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Lakin Climbs Golden Driller For Good Cause
Lakin Climbs Golden Driller For Good Cause
Slide the City 2015 Tulsa, OK
Slide the City with Levi, Alicia, Richey, and Aaron. Slide the City event in Tulsa, OK on 8/29/15. Shot with GoPro Hero 4 Silver.
Top Ten things to become a True Tulsan! #10 Touch the Golden Driller!
You voted on the top 10 things I had to do to become a True Tulsan. #10 was to touch the Golden Driller at the Tulsa State Fairgrounds...that sucker is HUGE. Watch all 10 videos at k955fm.com
Places to see in ( Tulsa - USA )
Places to see in ( Tulsa - USA )
Tulsa is a city on the Arkansas River, in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. It’s known for its art deco architecture, mostly in the central Deco District. Landmarks like the Philcade and Philtower buildings reflect a 20th-century construction boom fueled by the prosperous local oil industry. The Philbrook Museum of Art is housed in an Italianate villa that was once the home of a local oil magnate.
Tulsa lies in northeastern Oklahoma, within the state's Green Country, and at the convergence of the Great Plains and the Ozark Plateau. The wide and shallow Arkansas River runs through the metro, and numerous lakes, reservoirs, smaller rivers, and wooded hills enliven the landscape.
Winters are cool to mild. Being exposed to plains winds, arctic freezing is not unknown, but it does not last long. There is not much snow, just a few inches each year, typically, but ice storms are more of a concern. The months April through June are stormy, and, Tulsa being in Tornado Alley, twisters will make an appearance - though they tend to appear in the flatter countryside. Summers are hot. It will often be above 90 degrees from May through September. Fall is the best time of year: mild temperatures, a nice breeze (all of Oklahoma is breezy), and changing tree colors. Tulsa has over 225 days of sunshine annually. In all, the city receives an average of 40 inches of precipitation each year, which helps keep Tulsa and Green Country green.
There are more nearly a million people in the metro area. Tulsa is often paired with its neighbor Broken Arrow, itself the fourth largest city in the state, though Tulsa is clearly the big brother. Here you will find a combination of western, Midwestern, and southern charm, along with a cosmopolitan atmosphere. The people love their city and are welcoming and eager to help you find your way. You may notice that Tulsa has one of the largest concentrations of Art Deco design in the country, and other mid-century architecture, a result of having been a boom-town from the 1920s through 1950s. Oil was what made Tulsa. Wealthy barons such as Frank Phillips built stately mansions for themselves but also beautified the city along the way.
As a result the city has a skyline that, until recently, bested Oklahoma City's. Tulsa likes to think of itself as the cultural capital of the state, boasting notable museums, universities, restaurants, festivals, quirky neighborhoods, and especially music - particularly country and blues musicians. Stars from Roy Clark to Leon Russell to Garth Brooks all made their start here.
A lot to see in Tulsa Oklahoma such as :
Philbrook Museum of Art
Blue Whale
Tulsa Zoo
Oklahoma Aquarium
Center of the Universe
Gilcrease Museum
Golden Driller Statue
Woodward Park
River Spirit Casino Resort
Turkey Mountain Park
Tulsa Botanic Garden
Safari Joe's H2O
Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness Area
Oxley Nature Center
Guthrie Green
LaFortune Park
Chandler Park
Mohawk Park
Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium
Redbud Valley Nature Preserve
Tulsa Children's Museum Discovery Lab
Osage Casino
River Parks
Woody Guthrie Center
Ray Harral Nature Park
Utica Square
Hunter Park
The Cave House - Linda Collier
Rhema Bible Church
Boston Avenue United Methodist Church
Haikey Creek Park
Tulsa Historical Society & Museum
River Parks Trail
Gathering Place
River West Festival Park
Linnaeus Teaching Gardens
Rose District
Joe Station Dog Park
Biscuit Acres Dog Park
John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park
Philbrook Downtown
DECOPOLIS Tulsa Art Deco Museum
Leake Park
Centennial Park
Route 66 Historical Village
11th Street Arkansas River Bridge
Washington Irving Memorial Park and Arboretum
Cyrus Avery Centennial Plaza
Tulsa Port of Catoosa
( Tulsa - USA ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting Tulsa . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Tulsa - USA
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HISTORICAL PLACES OF OKLAHOMA STATE,U S A IN GOOGLE EARTH
HISTORICAL PLACES OF OKLAHOMA STATE,U S A
1. OKLAHOMA STATE CAPITOL,OKLAHOMA CITY 35°29'32.38N 97°30'11.65W
2. LDS TEMPLE,YUKON 35°35'30.83N 97°43'36.03W
3. GOVERNOR MANSION & OKLAHOMA SHAPED POOL 35°29'33.00N 97°29'49.51W
4. TULSA ZOO,TULSA 36°12'38.71N 95°54'29.11W
5. OKLAHOMA CITY NATIONAL MEMORIAL 35°28'23.53N 97°31'1.24W
6. LIFE CHURCH CROSS,EDMOND 35°38'59.06N 97°25'20.86W
7. WINGS ON THE WAY,OKLAHOMA CITY 35°23'39.98N 97°36'54.72W
8. FORT GIBSON 35°48'14.07N 95°15'27.29W
9. MUSEUM OF ART,OKLAHOMA CITY 35°28'11.10N 97°31'13.75W
10. PRAYING HANDS STATUE,TULSA 36° 3'7.41N 95°57'24.97W
11. MUSEUM & ZOO PARK,OKLAHOMA CITY 35°31'10.98N 97°28'16.49W
12. FORT NICHOLS,CIMARRON 36°45'14.76N 102°55'35.31W
13. COWBOY & WESTERN HERITAGE MUSEUM,OKLAHOMA CITY 35°32'6.94N 97°29'0.21W
14. GILCREASE MUSEUM OF AMERICA,TULSA 36°10'27.31N 96° 1'16.79W
15. GIANT MILK BOTTLE,OKLAHOMA CITY 35°29'39.22N 97°31'55.64W
16. FORT SUPPLY HISTORIC SITE 36°33'46.36N 99°33'35.30W
17. AIR FORCE BASE AIRPARK,TINKER 35°25'57.49N 97°24'14.73W
18. BAPTIST CHURCH,OKLAHOMA CITY 35°28'49.05N 97°31'0.13W
19. GOLDEN DRILLER STATUE,TULSA 36° 8'2.43N 95°55'52.55W
20. MYRIAD BOTANICAL GARDENS,OKLAHOMA CITY 35°27'56.06N 97°31'4.34W
21. HUGE TRAIN (2.10 KM),CLAREMORE 36°15'0.34N 95°40'9.79W
22. GEODESIC DOME GOLD DOME,OKLAHOMA CITY 35°29'34.19N 97°31'50.46W
Tulsa Driller Drone Flyby
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???? ROADSIDE AMERICA | ROADSIDE ATTRACTIONS in Tulsa, OK & Route 66 ???? [Tulsa, OK] | LaneVids - Today I'm taking you on a roadside attractions tour of Tulsa, OK, using Roadside America.
I found a website called Roadside America which lists a bunch of roadside attractions all over America. While we were in Tulsa, I explored these Roadside Attractions in and around the Tulsa Area.
If you are looking for things to do in Tulsa, check out some of these attractions that I got to visit:
- Sam Kinison grave (comedian)
- Golden Tulsa Driller
- Runner Statue (who was killed)
- World's Largest State of Praying Hands at Oral Roberts University
- Chainsaw sculpture - Two side of Freedom
- Abraham Lincoln Wooden Statue
- Midway Point of Route 66 - East Meets West
- Route 66 Bridge - Cyrus Avery Memorial Bridge
- Cave House
- Tulsa OK Center of the Universe
- Blue Whale in Catoosa on Route 66
- Meadow Gold Milk & Ice Cream Sign on Route 66 in Tulsa, OK
- 50 foot Buddhist Deity Statue
- Route 66
- Route 66 Interpretive Plaza
- Cyrus Avery Tourist Camp
- VW on Spider Legs
- Tulsa Time Capsule
Have you ever seen any route 66 attractions before? Have you ever driven any part of Route 66? I think that it would be really fun to do a Route 66 road trip.
If you know of any other roadside attractions, let me know about them. I love finding weird things like this on the side of the road. Check out RoadsideAmerica.com and let me know if there are any cool roadside attractions in your area.
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Tulsa driller and what he stands for
Edit of Tulsa Icon The Golden Driller edited with a Background blend of the Oil rig workers in background.