Art Deco Window - Boston Avenue Methodist Church - Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
N 36° 08.646 W 095° 59.082
15S E 231449 N 4004059
The majority of the Boston Avenue United Methodist Church as you see it today was completed in 1929. One of the finest examples of ecclesiastical art deco architecture in the USA. The church covers a whole City Block in Downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Waymark Code: WMMWAK
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 11/13/2014
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There are hundreds of stained glass windows, & panels in this stunning Church, mostly narrow vertical windows. The featured window is over 25 feet tall, & has all the elements of Art Deco design, the celebration of the vertical, zigzags, & abstract organic plants.
"The downward-flowing lines in the stained glass windows symbolize the outpouring of God's love. Two flowers indigenous to Oklahoma are also included in the window design to signify vital, growing Christianity. The coreopsis, which grows in the driest soil, symbolizes the hardiness and joy of the Christian faith. The tritoma, or torch lily, with its unusual downward blossoms, represents the generosity of the faith. Its strong stem is indicative of the strength of the church."
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Guided tours of the building are given every Sunday after the 11:00 worship service, beginning in the church library on the second floor. Guided tours can also be arranged during the week by calling the church office, 918.583.5181, or emailing Paula Gradney-Garner. Self-guided tours are also available any time the building is open, subject to room accessibility. Entry to the building is free, but donations are always welcome.
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