Cyrus Avery Centennial Plaza

Tulsa, Oklahoma

The Cyrus Avery Centennial Plaza is named for the Tulsa resident who is known as "The Father of Route 66". It is located at the east entrance to the historic Route 66 bridge near downtown Tulsa. The first phase of the plaza, dedicated in 2008, included a display of flags from all eight states through which Route 66 traversed.A Skyway with observation deck leads pedestrians from the visitors parking lot across Southwest Boulevard to the plaza.The park and sculptures are an artistic representation of the use of automobiles and highways spreading across the country in the late 1920s and 30s. Future plans for the Avery Centennial Plaza include a visitor’s center and the Route 66 Interpretive Center, to be located on the hill beside the Skywalk near the parking lot. It would feature Route 66 exhibits, historical perspectives, restaurants and gift shop.Read more at ... https://www.route66roadtrip.com/cyrus-avery-centennial-plaza-route66-tulsa-oklahoma.htm