PANEL: History of Kendall Whittier
This presentation will look at the history of Kendall Whittier - including its earliest days as a streetcar suburb, the building boom spurred by Route 66, the decline caused by Interstate 244, to the area's rebirth as a hub of art and creativity.
TIME & LOCATION
Jul 13, 2025, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Tulsa, 10 S Lewis Ave, Tulsa, OK 74104, USA
ABOUT THE EVENT
Sunday 7/13 at 1pm - Panel (FREE) Hosted by Ed Sharrer
Ed Sharrer has over 20 years of community development and historic preservation experience. For over six years, Ed served as Executive Director of Tulsa's Kendall Whittier Main Street, which earned the district the Great American Main Street Award from Main Street America in 2020. His background also includes launching the City of Tulsa’s Destination Districts program and serving as chair of the Tulsa Route 66 Commission. Ed is a graduate of The University of Tulsa and has a Master's in Architectural Urban Studies from The University of Oklahoma.
This presentation will look at the history of Kendall Whittier - including its earliest days as a streetcar suburb, the building boom spurred by Route 66, the decline caused by Interstate 244, to the area's rebirth as a hub of art and creativity.