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Then and Now

The Inside Scoop on the Museum and Town's History
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A weekly update on the ins and outs of the museum. We showcase the "Artifact(s) of the Month" every 1st Friday. We highlight the "This Month in History..." every 2nd Friday. We see the sights of "Then and Now" in Sapulpa every 3rd Friday. And we share our moments in the museum world every 4th Friday.

Historical Highlight

6/11/2021

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Did You Know...?

The Hotchkiss Grocery Store at 404 West McKinley was robbed by two men. Three officers responded and sped to the scene. Officer Fred Archer was thrown from the car while riding (hanging) off the side of the patrol car. The other officers, Frank Vest and E.O. Edwards, did not stop to attend Archer, but instead proceeded to the store in time to see one of the robbers run out of the store and jump into a waiting automobile. The chase was on and several shots were fired. During the chase the robbers doubled back and by this time Archer had recovered enough to fire shots at the fleeing criminals. The officers following the robbers then lost sight of the speeding car and the robbers sped away. The only things taken from the store were a few cigars and five pieces of bacon*. (Sapulpa Herald, June 1, 1931)
*This store was robbed only a few weeks ago when a large amount of stock was taken.
​Go figure...
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • History of Sapulpa
    • Publications
    • Support >
      • Volunteer
      • Donations
  • Museums
    • Historical Museum
    • Research Department
    • Gift Shop
    • Sapulpa Fire Museum
    • Filling Station Museum
    • Sapulpa Interurban Trolley
  • Midtown Mini Storage
  • Then and Now
  • Sapulpa Somebodies
  • Did You Know...?