Golden Driller - Wikipedia
The Golden Driller is a 76-foot-tall (23 m), 43,500-pound (19,700 kg) [1] statue in Tulsa, Oklahoma, depicting an oil worker. The structure is a steel frame covered with concrete and plaster. [2] It is the seventh-tallest statue in the United States and has been located in front of the Tulsa Expo Center since 1966.
Golden Driller of Tulsa - American Oil & Gas Historical Society
Erected for the 1953 International Petroleum Exposition, a towering roughneck evolved into an Oklahoma landmark. With an arm resting on a steel derrick, a 76-foot oilfield worker cannot be missed by visitors to the Tulsa County Fairgrounds.
Golden Driller | TravelOK.com - Oklahoma's Official Travel
A beloved Tulsa landmark since 1966, the Golden Driller is a one-of-a-kind monument near historic Route 66. Weighing in at a whopping 43,500 pounds and standing 76 feet tall, the Golden Driller is one of the tallest freestanding statues in the United States.
Golden Driller: Titanic Oil Man, Tulsa, Oklahoma - Roadside …
The Golden Driller is still the tallest free-standing statue in the U.S. He's so high that he rests his gloved right hand on a real Oklahoma oil derrick. Built of steel and concrete, he weighs nearly 22 tons and is expected to survive 200 mph tornadoes.
Golden Driller Statue in Tulsa, Oklahoma » Route 66 Road Map
Aug 24, 2024 · Glowing with mustard-yellow paint, the Golden Driller Statue in Tulsa, Oklahoma is a must-see Oklahoma Route 66 roadside attraction.
The Golden Driller - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2025)
The Golden Driller is iconic to the city of Tulsa. He is located next to the expo center. We parked across the street and took a short walk to see the sculpture. Definitely stop by if in the area!
Here’s The Story Behind The Golden Driller Statue In Oklahoma
Jun 23, 2024 · If you've ever traveled to Tulsa over the years, chances are you have driven by the famous Golden Driller Statue in front of the Tulsa Expo Center in Oklahoma. It's a 75-foot tall oil worker made from a steel frame weighing over 43,000 pounds.
Golden Driller - Atlas Obscura
May 1, 2017 · In Tulsa, Oklahoma, there stands a 76-foot statue of a bare-chested golden man with a belt reading “TULSA” on the buckle. Known as the Golden Driller, it is a 60-year-old monument to honor the...
Tulsa, OK - Golden Driller: Titanic Oil Man - Roadside America
Jun 29, 2014 · Visit reports, news, maps, directions and info on Golden Driller: Titanic Oil Man in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
1992 - The Tulsa Ornament
This ornament honors Tulsa's Golden Driller. Towering 76 feet tall and weighing 43,000 pounds, he stands before the main entrance to the Expo Center. His right hand rests on an authentic oil derrick from Seminole, Oklahoma.