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Then and Now Images of Sapulpa
The post card image states Uden Yeager Bookstore, probably taken in 1912, from on top of the Sugar Loaf Hill. The large buildings, including Uden, along S Main St are no longer around; in addition, the hill is nearly removed, as well.
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The Sapulpa Golf Course was building grass greens to replace the old sand greens. Jerry Croston, who was in charge, gave most of the credit to Bob Irwin from Oaks Country Club, and Bus Hudgins who donated the equipment. The greens would be completed about June 1st the same year. (Sapulpa Herald, April 18, 1950). Artifact of the Month:
This is a patch for the Sapulpa High School Pepoose Club. This was actually the Pep Club for the high school. An article stated: "Pepooses" and "Wahooes" are the two pep clubs. Go Chieftains! (Sapulpa Herald, Oct 31, 1949) What Happened This Month:
You have missed us as much as we missed you! This has been a wonderfully busy and delightfully surprising. Tourism has begun to boom and our visitors are lovely and active. Our volunteers have been eager to show off our museum, and the visitors did not disappoint. We hope soon to begin Phase Two of our reopening, and expanding our hours to include Wednesday. Thank you so much for your continued support. Tourism this Month:
Then and Now Images of Sapulpa...
Located on the northwest corner of Hobson and Elm:
 Did You Know...
(Sapulpa Light, March 19, 1909) The Central Motor Car Company, located at 119 S Main, advertised for the vehicles but for the stock of accessories such: spark plugs, inner tubes, casings, pumps, lamps, body polish, brass polish, goggles, wind shields, dry cell batteries, transmission oil, cylinder oil, high test gasoline, kerosene, and gloves.
Artifact of the Month:
This small book, published in 2007, holds information about former students of the Sapulpa High School. The biographical information section contains - student name (maiden name); class year; title, employer, address, and telephone; residence address and telephone; spouse; children's names; email. The class year section lists students from 1907 to 2006.  What Happened This Month:
It was a roller coaster ride, for sure! We had plans to be open, back on regular schedule starting February 4th. We were opened for one full week, then snow and ice came our way. We were closed for the next two weeks. And here we are, back opened again. Hopefully, we will be open for a long time coming! As always, thank you for your support! Come in real soon; we have a lot to share and catch up on! Then and Now Images of Sapulpa:
Did You Know...
The Sapulpa Refinery suffered a huge loss when the top head plate of an oil still blew off. The fire was contained by the fire brigade in the plant and the Sapulpa Fire Department furnished only one truck as standby. Oil fires at this time could not be extinguished but were contained to keep from spreading and left to burn themselves out. First estimates of the the damage were $200,000, approx. $3 million today. (Sapulpa Herald, February 3, 1928) |
Sapulpa Historical Society has new blog series to be posted every Friday.
The new blog series, "Then and Now," has 4 segments to teach Creek County history. First Friday's segment: 'Sapulpa Showcase' shares an artifact-of-the-month in the museum. Second Friday's segment: 'Historical Highlight' tells a little tidbit about the town's history. Third Friday's segment: 'Society Sights' shows a then-and-now image of a local business. Fourth Friday's segment: 'Museum Moments' features life in the museum world. Catch Sapulpa’s new blog series “Then and Now” every Friday right here ! |
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