Category: Oklahoma Things
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Columns from the Historic Lee-Huckins Hotel: OKC
Hey, Friend! Welcome back to another post. Today, I want to show you a set of three columns from the historic Lee-Huckins Hotel. I stumbled across the columns at the Oklahoma State Fair Grounds in Oklahoma City, saw the plaque, and knew I wanted to know more. I did some…
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Council Grove Historic Marker: OKC
Hey, Friend! Welcome back to another post. Today, I want to show you the historic marker for Council Grove in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Let’s get started! Historic Marker Transcription Council Grove “This location marks the southeast corner of Council Grove, a three-and-one-half square mile section rich in history. The land…
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Kunc 1889er Homestead: Edmond, OK
Hey, friend! Welcome back to another post. Today, I want to show you the historic marker for the Kunc 1889er Homestead in Edmond, Oklahoma. Let’s get started! Historic Marker Transcription “James and Kathrine Kunc and son, William, made the run and homesteaded this quarter section April 22, 1889. That pioneer…
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Baum Building: OKC
Hey, Friend! Welcome back to another post. Today, I want to show you the cupola of the historic Baum Building that I stumbled across at the Oklahoma State Fair Park in Oklahoma City. Let’s get started! Historic Marker Transcription “The Baum Building was often referred to as the “Palace on…
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