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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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    Sapulpa Historical Society has new blog series to be posted every Friday.
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    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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    • Filling Station Museum
    • Sapulpa Interurban Trolley
  • Midtown Mini Storage
  • Then and Now