Category: Oklahoma Things
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Santa Fe Depot: Shawnee, OK
Hey, friend! Welcome back to another post. Today, I wanted to make a longer post on the Santa Fe Depot in Shawnee, Oklahoma. I introduced y’all to this historic building in my post about the Pottawatomie County Museum, but I want to dive deeper into the history. So, let’s go!…
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Old North Tower at UCO: Edmond, OK
Hey, friend! Welcome back to another post. Today, I want to show you the Old North Tower at the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond. This was the first building constructed for higher education in Oklahoma Territory. Let’s get stared! History The plaque in the photo above reads: Old North…
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Blair Cabin: Weatherford, OK
Hey, friend! Welcome back to another post! Today, I want to tell you about the oldest building in Weatherford, Oklahoma – the Blair Cabin. Let’s get started! The Blair Cabin was built in the late-nineteenth century by hunters or trappers. William Blair later discovered the empty cabin and moved in.…
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Come with me to the Sapulpa Route 66 Christmas Chute!
Hey, friend! Merry Christmas! Today, I want to show you around the Sapulpa Route 66 Christmas Chute in Sapulpa, Oklahoma. This Christmas tradition has been on my bucket list for a few years now! I saw photos floating around on Facebook of this Christmas Chute and have wanted to visit…
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