Historic movie about Tulsa Oklahoma produced by United States Information Service during the Cold War about 1950. Tulsa was chosen for this type of film as it depicts typical family life in 1940s & 1950s.
The Carson family featured in this film lived in Mapleridge and the house still stands. The film shows the family in their daily routine, and highlights Tulsa industries and recreation.
Originally produced on 16mm film, this footage has been enhanced to 1920x1020 and colorized by Jack Frank Productions. Colors are added to make film more realistic and may not be historically accurate.
Film is used under Creative Commons to educate about life in America and Tulsa Oklahoma in middle of the 20th Century
Scene breakdown:
Carson Familiy children watch Gene Autry movie at the Delman Theater, 15th and Lewis (Walgreens today).
Family walks along Main Street and Boulder Avenue downtown.
Family stands at 4th and Boston Avenue.
Sun DX Refinery.
National Bank of Tulsa Building and Philtower.
Boston Avenue Church.
Dorothy’s Dress Shop on Boston Avenue.
Tulsa Tribune and Tulsa World Building on Boulder Avenue.
Carson home in Mapleridge neighborhood.
University of Tulsa campus and Petroleum Engineering building.
Tulsa Planning Commission meeting at City Hall at 4th and Cincinnati.
American Airlines repair facility.
27 авг 2024