Over on one
of the Tulsa history groups, someone seems to have their undies in a minor wad
over the term "Brookside". Seems they take umbrage over the label as
there is no particular street named "Brookside" , hence, to them,
rendering the handle invalid.
Well...
"Brookside"
is an area. Peoria is a street. Peoria is the main thoroughfare through
Brookside; the main artery and division of the enclave if you will.
"Brookside" extends from about 31st Street South to I 44, and
includes approximately 6 to 8 blocks on either / both side[s] of Peoria.
If one is
navigating towards Brookside, for whatever reason, one will undoubtedly
traverse Peoria Avenue. But you are still heading to "Brookside". One
could cruise Brookside, or cruise Peoria. Or even cruise 'the Ribbon'. The
activity would be the same, in the same area, using the same road. And even if
one is on Peoria, if you find yourself between 31st and I44, you are
in Brookside.
As for the
origin of the name, Nancy over at TulsaGal.net has the explanation.
"Brookside"
is a somewhat loosely defined area. Peoria is a particular street,
that passes through Brookside for a couple of miles.
There.
You're
welcome.
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