May 10, 2017

Happening Now in Downtown Bartlesville 
In This Issue
Available Properties Listing
March 2017 Reinvestment Report
Bartlesville Boutique District Update
Bartlesville Monthly Under New Ownership
Kidz Korner Relocates
Phat Tire Bike Shop Coming Soon
A New Look for Cliff's Flooring and Windows
Movies in the "Ville
Update: Downtown Landscape Task Force
Our History: First City Hall - Bus Depot
See Monthly 
Downtown Events  
on our Calendar on the
  
 

Available Properties Listing. 
Need Retail, Restaurant or Office Space?
See Our List!


Is your business looking for a commercial space downtown to put your retail shop, office or restaurant?  Look no further than Main Street Bartlesville.  We maintain an updated list of commercial spaces including descriptions, lease costs, terms, and amenities including a photograph and contact information.  Go to http://www.mainstreetbartlesville.org/commercial-properties_id131.html on the Main Street Bartlesville Website to download the listing or to submit your property.


March 2017 Reinvestment Report Statistics

Oklahoma Main Street Program (OKMSP) requires all its Main Street cities to submit Monthly Reinvestment Reports in order to maintain their status. If Main Street Bartlesville (MSB) misses 3 reports, it will lose access to the free services provided by OKMSP, including architectural and business development services, training, and much more.

The purpose of the reinvestment report is to show the investment being made in downtown, both private and public. The information collected includes renovations and new construction, properties sold, businesses coming into and those leaving downtown, new jobs and jobs lost. Volunteer hours are also included in this report. All information provided to Main Street Bartlesville for the report is kept confidential.

For March 2017, $300,000 in renovations was invested. One business moved and no net gain in jobs. A total of 189 hours was put in by Main Street volunteers. Cumulative numbers since Main Street Bartlesville's inception in October 2010:  $18,753,364 private investment (renovations, new construction, properties purchased); 280 jobs added and 73 businesses opened (net); $6,639,400 public investment; and 23,963 hours put in by Main Street volunteers.

Bartlesville Boutique District 

Be on the lookout because each month the Bartlesville Boutique District is celebrating a Boutique District Store and they are doing it with a whole lot of flair.  

Follow the Boutique District on Facebook for further information.

Join them on May 18th from 5-7PM at The French Nest.
 
Main Street Bartlesville's mission is to work inclusively with the community and resources to plan, develop and promote an economically thriving downtown district. We strive to create a unique center of our community by preserving and enhancing our historic legacy, creating a focus for local pride and a destination for residents and visitors.

Don't hesitate to let us know how we are doing.
 
Sincerely,

Beth Anderson, Program Manager

 

Main Street Bartlesville, Inc.
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For your benefit, Main Street Bartlesville, Inc. is providing this monthly update to keep you informed about what is happening in downtown Bartlesville. If you ever have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us for more information.
Bartlesville Monthly Under New Ownership

Bartlesville Monthly Magazine was recently purchased by local publisher Brian Engel.  Brian has been working with Bartlesville Businesses for over 15 years publishing the Bartlesville City View Magazine, a local direct mail publication. Brian will be unveiling exciting new additions for the publication & his vision for bMonthly in the coming months that will build upon the success the magazine has seen over the last 5 years.  

For more information, visit http://www.bartlesvillemonthly.com/ and visit their Facebook page.
bMonthly Magazine is proud to announce that Keith and Christy McPhail have joined our team! Keith is the Director of Sales and Marketing while Christy will be the Community Liaison. Their families have been in Bartlesville for generations, and we look forward to seeing the exciting changes they are going to bring!
Kidz Korner Relocates

Guess who's moved?  Kidz Korner is now in their new location at 120-A SW Frank Phillips Blvd, right next door to Shorties Grill.  They've expanded to be able to enhance your shopping experience.  Kidz Korner is a children's specialty shop that features baby and toddler gifts, apparel and educational toys. They carry amazing brands such as Aden and Anais; Ruffled and RuggedButts (toddler apparel); and they have the largest selection of Melissa & Doug educational toys in northeast Oklahoma and southern Kansas.  Embrace your inner child.  Drop in and check them out. 

For more information call 918-867-0000 or find them on Facebook.


 
Phat Tire Bike Shop is Coming to The Pioneer Building

Coming summer 2017
319 S. Dewey Ave. 

For more information, visit http://phattirebikeshop.com/ and on Facebook. 


A New Look for Cliff's Flooring and Windows 

Another example of how Main Street Bartlesville works with local property owners to provide design assistance.

Find Cliff's on Facebook. 
Movies In the 'Ville


Coming summer 2017!
Watch our Facebook page for more information.


Update: Downtown Landscape Task Force 

2nd Street and Dewey Avenue Streetscape Project.

The Downtown Landscape Task Force has presented their plan to the Bartlesville City Council, which plans to vote on the recommendations at their May 15th Council meeting. 

In our February issue we reported that that the City Council established a Downtown Landscape Task Force to validate and refine the Downtown Landscape Plan developed by Main Street Bartlesville as presented to City Council in May 2016. In addition, the group will develop the final design for the 2nd Street and Dewey Avenue landscape project. In keeping with the Plan, the Task Force will determine both short-term and long-term funding sources for downtown landscape maintenance.

The task force has been meeting every Tuesday at 11:00am in the small conference room behind the City Council chambers at City Hall.  The conceptual design has been re-validated and Randy Weatherly (Ambler Architects) and Micah Siemers (City Engineer) are taking the lead on preparing bid-ready documents by April 17th City Council meeting. The Task Force is also beginning to discuss the pros and cons of various options for both short-term and long-term maintenance funding. 

Our History
First City Hall - Bus Depot

First City Hall - Bus Depot
126 SW Second Street

The first City Hall was built approximately 1903 and was located between 1903 through 1910 at the current 126 SW 2nd Street location. The brick building had two large windows and a recessed entrance. In 1910, a new City Hall was built at 4th Street and Dewey Avenue. (See Site 34 on the Bartlesville Heritage Trail-Downtown District Walking Tour).

Approximately 1930, a new building was erected to the immediate left of the old city hall building (current address 128 SW 2nd Street) and was commonly known as the city's bus depot. Eventually, this building was expanded and remodeled with stucco, probably around the same time the AT&SF Depot underwent a similar renovation. The building expansion to the right utilized the east and west walls, and floor of the original City Hall building. Note that the two wall-related corner stones are still visible above the current sidewalk on the right half of the current building.


For more Bartlesville history information visit www.bartlesvilleheritagetrail.org.