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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 (October 2021)

10/8/2021

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Did You Know...?

The city was to have a big Halloween celebration downtown. Everyone was encouraged to wear costumes, and 21 different merchants were planning stunts in front of their stores. They were scheduled about 10 minutes apart. The final stunt (at People's Furniture at 9:55) was for a high diver to jump from the top of the Clayton Building into three mattresses and springs. (Sapulpa Herald, October 31, 1921)

The town's Halloween party was a great success with huge crowds attending. The theme was Mardi Gras with everyone in costumes. The Herald stated "the proverbial lid was nowhere to be seen, and judging from the excess hilarity, was not on the city during festivities. Booths provided everything from candies to sweet cider and even other drinks were to be had in remote spots." (Sapulpa Herald, November 1, 1921)


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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...?