Exhumation of 1957 Plymouth Belvedere entombed in Tulsa, OK. hosted by the Tulsa Region, Plymouth Owners Club August 20, 2006
by Nick Desimone,
Tulsa Region, Plymouth Owners Club has secured rooms at the Doubletree Hotel in downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma. The accommodations are as follows: Thursday June 14, 2007 Friday June 15, 2007 Saturday June 16, 2007 Room Single, double, triple or quad Single, double, triple or quad Single, double, triple or quad King $ 89.00 $ 89.00 $ 89.00 Double Double $ 89.00 $ 89.00 $ 89.00 These rates do not include tax. The link for online booking is: www.tulsadowntown.doubletree.com When booking rooms, please use the Group/Convention code: POC The Doubletree is located directly across the street from the Tulsa Convention Center which is the location of the June 15th & 16th, 2007 events. It is also connected by a skybridge. The Doubletree check in time is 3 PM; checkout time is Noon. Parking is located in the Doubletree parking garage. Please note that the $5 parking fee shown does not apply to hotel guests. The hotel has an indoor swimming pool, whirlpool spa, fitness center and laundry facilities. Dining at the hotel includes Seven West Café, Starbucks and room service. All rooms feature • Sweet Dreams by Doubletree sleep experience • High-speed internet access • In-room movies • Hair dryers • Coffeemakers • Iron / ironing board Doubletree Hotel Tulsa Downtown 616 West 7th Street Tulsa, OK (918) 587-8000 (800) 222-TREE Directions to our Hotel From Airport Directions: Hwy 11 South to I-244 West. Travel I-244 West approx. 9 miles to 75 South. Exit at 7th Street West and turn right continue 7 blocks. Hotel is on the left, between Denver and Houston. Transportation Complimentary van shuttle available 6am-11pm. Shuttle runs every hour on the hour with prior arrangements. Shuttle service not wheelchair accessible. General Arrival Directions North or Southbound- From I-75, take the downtown 7th St exit. This takes you directly to the hotel at 616 West 7th St. East or Westbound- From I-244, connects with I-75. Then take downtown 7th St exit. 8 blocks on left. From I-64/51 (Also known as Broken Arrow Expressway)- Take the Houston Street exit. At the traffic light, make a right onto Houston Street. Take Houston one block to the traffic light, make a right onto 7th Street. The hotel entrance will be approximately 50 yards on your right. From I-40- I-40 connects to Highway 75. Take 75 North to 64/51 east. Take the 13th and Denver exit. Take a left on Denver, then a left on 7th. Follow 7th until you see the hotel on the left. Tulsa’s June 2007 event information (subject to minor changes) POC Registration, Thursday, June 14, 2007, 3 PM to 6 PM Located in the hotel lobby. Thursday, June 14, 2007 Possible close-up viewing of the excavation site in the evening. Friday, June 15, 2007 Exhumation of the shrouded 1957 Plymouth to be shown via closed circuit TV inside the Tulsa Convention Center. Exact time TBA (probably sometime between Noon & 3 PM) Friday, June 15, 2007 Unveiling of the 1957 Plymouth and the other contents of the time capsule during an evening presentation in the Tulsa Civic Center Arena. Saturday, June 16, 2007 1957 Plymouth will be on display along with other vehicles and items from Tulsa’s history in exhibit halls at the Tulsa Convention Center. The committee is also working on locating areas for parking vintage vehicles for public display in the downtown area w/ shuttle buses to and from the Civic Center. |