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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.

Sapulpa Showcase (May 2019)

5/3/2019

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Artifact(s) of the Month

Rock Creek Methodist Church paintings by local artists. These are just a few images we have collected at the museum featuring the church*.

1) Sam Houghton painting of Rock Creek Methodist Church and arbor; oil based painting on canvas; 1980s
​2) Dale Lang painting of Rock Creek Methodist  Church, side view; oil based; 1972
​3) Gael Wallace painting of Rock Creek Methodist Church, driveway; acrylic; 1980s

*The church was built in 1907 by Elizabeth (Barnett) Sapulpa - wife of James Sapulpa (Chief Sapulpa's son). Elizabeth used her land allotment to build the church. Elizabeth passed away in 1955.
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Left to Right: Elizabeth (Barnett) Sapulpa and Susanna Sapulpa, circa 1915.
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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...?