Author: theactivehistorian
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Evans Hall @ OU: Norman, OK
Hey, Friend! Welcome back to another post. Today, I want to show the historic Evans Hall at the University of Oklahoma. This building’s architecture caught my eye and I wanted to do a deep dive on its history. Let’s get started! Historic Marker Transcription “The University’s first administration building burned…
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History of the Deep Deuce District: OKC
Hey, friend! Welcome back to another post. Today, I want to show you some historic markers and buildings in the Deep Deuce District in Oklahoma City. If you’re familiar with Oklahoma City, the Deep Deuce District in just north of Bricktown. Let’s go look around! History of Deep Deuce The…
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Norman Public Library: Norman, OK
Hey, Friend! Welcome back to another post. Today, I want to show you the historic marker for the public library that was built in the 1920s in Norman, Oklahoma. Let’s get started! Historic Marker Transcription “The Norman Public Library was constructed in 1929 by the local construction company of Barbour…
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Historic Markers in Automobile Alley: OKC
Hey, Friend! Welcome back to another post. Today, I want to show you the historic marker plaques in Automobile Alley Historic District in Oklahoma City. Let’s get started! Photos of Select Buildings The plaques can be found on the East and West side of Broadway in OKC between 7th &…
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