Atlas Building Renovation Begins

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TULSA, OK -- A well-known building in downtown Tulsa is about to undergo a major renovation.

Over the next 14 months, the Atlas Life Building at 415 S. Boston will be converted into a hotel.  Tulsa Mayor Kathy Taylor hosted a ground-breaking ceremony of sorts on Tuesday afternoon.

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The Courtyard by Marriott will feature 118 rooms and meeting space as well as a restaurant and bar.  The hotel is set to open in the summer of 2010.  The Tulsa Press Club and the Atlas Life Grill will stay in the building.