Cyrus Avery Centennial Plaza

"A beautiful 2-piece statue and pedestrian bridge commemorates a Route 66 bridge that used to lead to California. A must-see for Route 66 and American history enthusiasts. I think the statue is called "East Meets West". You can read about Cyrus Avery and the meaning of the statue. Go up close to the statue and walk around. There is a lot going on in the car and wagon. Very impressed with the statue."

"This location is listed on the National Historic Register and is the Plaza to the Founder of and who is known as the 'Father of Route 66' its the Cyrus Avery Centennial Plaza, that holds 2 Bronze Sculptures in his Memory along with Flags flying high to represent the 8 States Route 66 runs through. It seems there used to be plaques on each podium that sits in front of each flag but they have been removed. This is located on what was the Original Route 66 that ran over the Arkansas River known as 11th Street Bridge, which has now been closed and renamed 'The Cyrus Avery Route 66 Memorial Bridge' in his honor. The bronze sculptures represent 'East meets West' and includes bronze sculptures of Cyrus Avery, his wife, daughter and the family dog. This Plaza offers a beautiful view of the Arkansas River. There's parking available up top the hill with a crosswalk bridge that allows you to get to the Plaza side with stairs. If someone is disabled or unable to go through the crosswalk then one can be dropped off curbside. There is NO ELEVATOR that'll take to the Plaza side. On the South end of the Plaza sits a Park that can be used for a Picnic or to get in a morning run, or just a stroll in the Park. The Park is pleasantly beautiful with many foliage trees (depending on season)and ducks are seen in the water. On the East end of the Park are Condominiums and Apartments that house local Residents from Oklahoma State University Center of Health Sciences. On the North end of the Plaza just behind the Flag poles is a Bicycle and Walking pathway trail that is fairly new and runs right by the Arkansas River. This Walkway is located underneath the Cyrus Avery Memorial Bridge. The work they put into creating these massive bronze sculptures is impeccable. This is surely a Historic location one should go see if ever in Tulsa, Oklahoma. How can one not, this is the reason there's a Route 66 to begin with it might be history but for Cyrus Avery his Legacy WILL live on Forever!!!"

"I was gone for too long. Most happy to see Tulsa, made these kinds of redevelopment / investment into its past!"

"Nice site to stop at along Rt 66. So much history here. See the huge East meets west sculpture. Think of the symbolism it entails. Man on horse almost wrecks a man and his family in a comfortable car. RT 66 brought the country together."