The Berryhill Building, Sapulpa, Oklahoma, was added to the National
Register of Historical Places in 1999.
The Earle Berryhill Building at 18 E Dewey was completed in
1909.. According to the plaque on the building the "Headright oil income of
Earle, Creek Roll No. NB 988 (a minor) was utilized as an investment for him by
his father, Theodore, C. R. No. 2519 (son of George W.)."
The Berryhills, one of the richest of the Creek Indian
families, benefited from the Glenn Pool oil strike of November 22, 1905. The
Glenn Pool oilfield at that time was the largest oil field in the world.
Of
particular interest is the brickwork of the facade. The building was designed
by the noted Oklahoma City firm of Layton, Smith and Hawk. The five story
building was built in a style known as Sullivanesque, derived from the work of Chicago architect Louis Sullivan.
The Berryhill Building long was the premier office building in Sapulpa, housing the offices of local oil companies, doctors, lawyers and prominent business leaders. It was nominated
to the National Register of Historical Places for its commercial and architectural significance to the city of Sapulpa.
Charles B. Rockwood, Attorney, Berryhill Building, res.
1348 E. Thompson was listed as an occupant of the Berryhill Building from
1918-1938.
Sources:
Smith, Jack H. Oklahoma, a land and its people,
The Vestal Press, 1989.
The Ponca City News, Thursday, December 16, 1999.
Sapulpa City Directories
