Site last updated Oct. 25, 2007
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Linda Fitzgerald
Linda Fitzgerald is a lifetime "westsider" graduating from Daniel Webster High in 1964. Linda has had experience in retail sales in the 70's as owner of a flower shop in Crystal City. She also has extensive realestate knowledge working as an agent of Patterson Realtors since 1996. Miss Fitzgerald stays active with the Miss Rodeo USA Pageant. She became involved in 1989 and spends 8 days in January each year at the IFR RODEO in Oklahoma City with the pageant. She is also involved with;
Webster Alumni and the Southwest Education Initiative. Linda also enjoys spending her free time with her niece and nephew.
I am thrilled to have the opportunity to help lead Southwest Tulsa to economic stability. The Southwest Tulsa Chamber has focused in several areas to help achieve overall success for both the residences and businesses within this wonderful community. We welcome each of you to join us each month as we continue to plan ahead.
Linda Fitzgerald
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THEME PARK MOVING FORWARD
OKLAHOMA CITY—State Rep. Chris Benge proudly announced today that the Red Fork Derrick project will be included in this year’s Oklahoma centennial celebration.
Centennial money in the amount of $400,000 will be used to construct the Red Fork Derrick to be a part of the future Route 66 theme park.
The money will fund construction of a replica oil derrick that could be up to 150 feet tall in the community of Red Fork. The project could include a specially designed elevator going up to an observation level to give visitors a panoramic view of Tulsa. The derrick would be the largest in the nation.
“In 1901, oil was discovered in Red Fork even before Oklahoma was a state and it has played a significant part in the 100 years of Oklahoma statehood—funding this project is a perfect way to celebrate Oklahoma’s history,” said Benge, R-Tulsa. “It gives tourists and citizens an interesting place to visit a one-of-a-kind attraction.”
David Breed, executive secretary for the Southwest Tulsa Chamber of Commerce and the Southwest Tulsa Historical Society, said the Route 66 theme park including the derrick has been an ongoing project for several years.
“It has taken us the past four years just to get the funding for the Red Fork project,” said Breed. “It has been great to receive such support from the Legislature and to know they care as much about Oklahoma history as we do. The derrick will allow visitors to see all the components that make up Tulsa from the bends in the river to the railroad tracks—it is like having a museum without having to build one.
The $400,000 will be allocated at two different times. The first $200,000 has to be expended by Dec. 14, 2007. If the expenditure report is approved by the Centennial Commission, the other $200,000 will be granted to be used by April 30, 2008, when the derrick must be open to the public.
August 23, 2007
Benge Announces Southwest Tulsa Centennial Project
OFFICE / VISITOR CENTER COMPLEX OFF TO A GOOD START!
The house located just west of the Transportation Theme Park pictured above is currently being purchased by the Southwest Tulsa Chamber. The Southwest Chamber plans to renovate this house and a back structure for several uses. Below are preliminary sketches provide to the Southwest Tulsa Chamber.
The front house will have mixed uses. The upstairs will serve as offices and the downstairs with be used for both a visitor center and small museum. Visitors will be welcomed to the Tulsa area and experience the history of this quaint community called Red Fork.
The back structure will be a conference room in which the SW Tulsa Chamber will hold its meetings.
To our delight these sketches include a small gathering place. The W and C stand for Webster High and Clinton Middle school. These two schools are vital to the community and it would be an honor to highlight them to our passing guest.
We are currently attempting to raise funds for this endeavor. The Chamber feels this complex will be an asset to the community. It will not only promote this area in a positive manner to future investors but also revamp community pride in its citizens. If you or your company would like to assist us in achieving our goal please contact Linda Fitzgerald at 378-1700 or David Breed at 446-7010.
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