Category: Oklahoma Things
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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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Central State College: Edmond, OK
Hey, Friend! Welcome back to another post. Today, I want to show you the historic marker for Central State College in Edmond, Oklahoma. Let’s get started! Historic Marker Transcription Central State College “Two blocks N.E established by First Legislative Assembly on Dec. 24, 1890, as first Normal School in Oklahoma…
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Farmer’s Grain Company: Edmond, OK
Hey, friend! Welcome back to another post. Today, I want to show you a historic grain elevator in Edmond, Oklahoma. Let’s get started! Historic Marker Transcription Farmer’s Grain Company 162 West First This was the first elevator and mill erected in Oklahoma. It was built by J.H. Snyder in 1891.…
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Giant Blue Hippo on Route 66: Edmond, OK
Hey, friend! Welcome back to another post. Today, I want to show a giant blue hippo that sits on the side of historic Route 66 in Edmond, Oklahoma. Let’s get started! Why is there a giant blue hippo in Edmond? The origin of the giant blue hippo isn’t known, but…
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