Prayer Tower

[1] The 200 ft (60.9 m) glass and steel structure, designed by Tulsa architect Frank Wallace, opened in 1967.

[2] An enclosed observation deck gives a 360° view of the surrounding area and enables a self-guided visual tour of the ORU campus.

[4] The disc and spindle design takes on the look of a cross from any horizontal bearing, and from the air resembles the Star of David.

The latticework which surrounds the observation deck is reportedly built in part from standard white PVC pipe (with the original specification markings still somewhat visible)[5] and is meant as a semi-literal representation of the crown of thorns worn by Jesus on the cross, with red coloring for the blood Christ shed in death.

The Seattle space needle inspired look along with the white, gold and black palette created an image of luxury.