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Black History Month: Honoring Simon Berry

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Today for Black History Month, we are highlighting Simon Berry.

In the late 20s, he owned what we know now as Lincoln Park.

Berry also built the first swimming pool and recreation facilities in north Tulsa.

Plus, he owned and operated the first bus line for African Americans which ran from from north Tulsa to 2nd street.

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