Author: theactivehistorian
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American Legion Building: Edmond, OK
Hey, Friend! Welcome back to another post. Today, I want to show you the American Legion Hut in Edmond, Oklahoma. Let’s get started! History The American Legion Hut was built in the southwest corner of Stephenson Park in 1936 and was finished in 1937. The building is 30×60 feet and…
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Braniff Building: OKC
Hey, Friend! Welcome back to another post. Today, I want to show you the historic Braniff Building in Oklahoma City. Let’s get started! Who was Thomas E. Braniff? Thomas E. Braniff was a prominent Oklahoma City businessman. He was born in Salina, Kansas in 1883, and his family moved to…
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Mulvey Spring – An Historic Chisholm Trail Watering Hole: Yukon, OK
Hey, Friend! Welcome back to another post. Today, I want to show you the historic marker for Mulvey Springs in Yukon, Oklahoma. This was an historic watering hole along the Chisholm Trail. Let’s get started! Mulvey Pond was an important stop along the Chisholm Trail for many cattle herds and…
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Yukon’s Best Flour Mill: Yukon, OK
Hey, Friend! Welcome back to another post. Today, I want to tell you the history of Yukon’s Best Flour Mill. Let’s get started! History Yukon’s Best Flour Mill was established in the early-twentieth century and was active operationally through the 1974. The mill helped establish Yukon and its local economy.…
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