TULSA, Okla. – Driving down Route 66 in Tulsa, you might see giant statues along the way.
These larger-than-life landmarks watch over the Mother Road, and we explore why these giants were built, who keeps them standing, and how they became some of Route 66’s most recognizable symbols.
The History of the Golden Driller
The Tulsa Fairgrounds is one of the most popular places in town for events, including the Tulsa State Fair, the Chili Bowl every January, and all the arts, crafts, and vendor shows. Even horse shows come and go throughout the year.
But one thing that stays the same is the 76-foot-tall Golden Driller that oversees all the property…