What’s there to do in Oklahoma? Visit the Historic Meadow Gold Neon Sign.
Take a cruise down Route 66 and check out the Historic Meadow Gold Neon Sign in the Meadow Gold District In Tulsa, Oklahoma!
Many people say there is nothing to do in Oklahoma, but I’m here to tell you those people are mistaken. That’s why we started our “Whats there to do in Oklahoma” series. Oklahoma actually has places to see and things to do that you may have never heard about. The Meadow Gold Neon Sign is one of those places.
What is the Meadow Gold Neon Sign?
It’s more than just a sign its like looking back in time. The Meadow Gold Neon Sign was erected in 1934. It was originally on a rooftop at 11th and South Lewis (Route 66) for nearly 7 decades. Each face of the sign measures 30 ft wide by 30 ft high. The sign was originally filled with argon gas but is now filled with neon gas. It has since been moved and almost destroyed. Today its a popular spot for photographs and to imagine America in those days of milk delivery and the beginnings of route 66. Find out more about the history below.
Our Experiences at the Meadow Gold Neon Sign
We have driven by the Meadow Gold sign many times on our explorations of Oklahoma. Only recently did I make time to stop and explore the area deeper. There are many informative plaques and beautiful artwork around it.
It’s something you must see if cruising Route 66 or visiting Oklahoma and I recommend you seeing it in daylight and at night.
Whats the history behind the Meadow Gold Sign?
As mentioned above the sign was erected in 1934 and has had some close calls. It was almost destroyed in 2004 until the Tulsa Foundation of Architecture received a grand from the Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program. (administered through the National Park Service).
Thankfully TFA convinced the owner of the building to provide time for dismantle of the sign for restoration and re-erection at a different location.
With the help of many private donations and funds from Vision 2025 and assistance from the Oklahoma Route 66 Association it has been restored an relocated.
What is Meadow Gold?
Meadow Gold is a major dairy company in the United States. It is a part of the Dean Foods Corporation and you can find many of the products within the United States. It has been producing fresh quality dairy products since 1901.
Meadow Gold Brand got its name employees selected it because it describes the golden quality of the fresh creamery butter.
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The Land
The land was originally a part of Creek Indian territory. Eventually it became part of the city of Tulsa. In 1934 during the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl it became the Brinlee Grocery & Market grocery store which stood for 40 years.
After year of being a prominent grocery store it was demolished in 1983. After its destruction the lot was left open for parking.
In 2005 Markham D Ferrell inherited the land and donated the site for the Meadow Gold Sign in 2007.
What else is in the Meadow Gold District?
The Meadow Gold District is expanding and becoming a popular place to eat and shop along with sightseeing.
Just this year (2019 at the time of this writing) a giant Muffler Man “Buck Atoms” was erected within walking distance at the Buck Atoms Cosmic Curios Route 66 Trading Post. Find out more about it in the link at the bottom of this page.
The Location
Where is Meadow Gold Sign?
It is located on Route 66 Meadow Gold District in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
You can use the map below to see how to get there.
For more information visit The Official Meadow Gold District Website.
On your next visit be sure to tell them Dylan from Family Travel Go sent you!
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Check out our What’s there to do in Oklahoma section of our site!
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Thank you for all your information. Me and my husband are doing a driving 6 state trip this summer: Leaving from Arizona – then going to New Mexico, Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas, and Colorado.
Your information will help with the planning of our multi-state trip! 💜
So glad we were able to help! We hope you have a safe and amazing multi state road trip!