The Tulsa Preservation Commission has partered with RDG Planning & Design to update the Unified Design Guidelines for Historic Preservation (HP) Overlays. Read the draft Unified Design Guidelines Read the current guidelines Comment on the draft by November 25, 2026 What are the Unified Design Guidelines? The Unified Design Guidelines provide guidance for exterior work on historic properties. They apply …
2027 Preservation Awards Nomination
The Tulsa Preservation Commission is excited to celebrate National Preservation Month in May by recognizing local efforts to preserve Tulsa’s historic resources. We invite nominations for people, projects and buildings that have contributed to preservation efforts in Tulsa. Award winners will be honored at the 2027 Preservation Awards in May (date TBD). Eligible Projects Nominations should recognize work completed in …
TPC Neighborhood Meeting 11/04/2026
The Tulsa Preservation Commission invites all Historic Preservation Overlay District residents and anyone interested in Tulsa’s historic neighborhoods to join us for a neighborhood meeting. This will be a friendly, welcoming opportunity to connect with neighbors and fellow stewards of Tulsa’s historic homes. We’ll be introducing the newly updated Unified Design Guidelines, refreshed for the first time since 2017 to …
Update to Design Guidelines
The Tulsa Preservation Commission is partnering with RDG Planning & Design to update the Unified Design Guidelines for historic preservation overlays. These updates focus on creating a clearer, more accessible resource for residents, property owners, contractors, and decision-makers. More information can be found on the project website. Share Your Feedback A survey is available on our project website. To share …
Nomination of First Christian Church to the National Register of Historic Places
The Tulsa Preservation Commission will consider First Christian Church, located at 913 South Boulder Avenue, for a nomination to the National Register of Historic Places and the Oklahoma State Register of Historic Places. The National Register is the Federal government’s official list of historic properties worthy of preservation. Listing in the National Register provides recognition and assists in preserving our …
CLG Allocation of $18,750 to City of Tulsa
As a Certified Local Government (CLG) the City of Tulsa has been allocated $18,750 for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to foster the development of our local historic preservation program. Funding for the program comes from the State Historic Preservation Office’s share of the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Historic Preservation Fund. Examples of previous projects funded through the CLG program …