Berryhill Building

Berryhill Building, Sapulpa, Oklahoma

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