An iconic Tulsa business, Decopolis, opened in the Tulsa Deco District in 2012. It specializes in selling books, toys, souvenirs, and gifts, while also displaying the owner’s, William Franklin, collection of Art Deco items.
A few years ago, the store/museum moved to 1401 E. 11th St., Unit B, which is right on Route 66 in Tulsa; and a visitor’s center with Oklahoma and Mother Road-themed souvenirs was established inside of the store.
Route 66 and Oklahoma-related souvenirs and gifts surprise guests with the unexpected interpretation of Route 66 and Oklahoma symbols and stereotypes.
Decopolis Tulsa Art Deco Museum was moved to 1401 E. 11th St., Unit B, in Tulsa during the pandemic. That is right on Route 66, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026. (Photo by Tatyana Nyborg)
A display with travel guides and brochures is a valuable source of information for tourists. (Photo by Tatyana Nyborg)
The hilarious magnetic thermometers with the Route 66 logo, “Get Your Kicks” glamorous arrow, and stars stand out among other souvenirs. They are for sale at Decopolis. (Photo by Tatyana Nyborg)
Decopolis takes care of its customers’ thirst needs by offering “Route 66 Soda” with real cane sugar. Two flavors are available: “Blu Razzberri” and “Black Cherry.” “Chosen by soda jerks every time” is added to the bottom of the glass bottle by a manufacturer. (Photo by Tatyana Nyborg)
A brown miniature shot glass for alcoholic beverages shaped like a buffalo will make someone laugh. (Photo by Tatyana Nyborg)
Refrigerator magnets charm visitors with non-standard, unforgettable approaches to Oklahoma and Route 66 topics. The “Dome Sweet Dome” quote on a magnet sounds like a lullaby dedicated to one of Tulsa’s historical buildings of the 1920s era, the Blue Dome. A different magnet is made in the shape of a circle surrounded with eight smaller circles representing states that Route 66 crosses. The Route 66 logo magnet screams at a viewer with its neon sign graphic effect. (Photo by Tatyana Nyborg)
