Organizations

Even though the official summer solstice wouldn’t come around until Tuesday, June 21st, 1949, children, families, and businesses were eager to join the hot summer events around Sapulpa. This week in Sapulpa history, many announcements were made about the 1949 summer season.

This week in Sapulpa history, on June 2, 1905, it was announced that Sapulpa Pressed Brick Company was doing well, in fact, it was the “largest in the Territory.”

“This show is just a fun show. It is so light-hearted, there is nothing serious about it. I sit in rehearsal every night and smile until my face hurts because it’s so much fun to watch.”

Chair Stephens said the study would first determine the needs of the Sheriff and Emergency Management, then it would factor in the cost of rehabilitating and remodeling the building versus erecting a new structure. If a new structure were deemed the most viable solution, the scope of the study would include determining the most suitable…

"We gather here to honor them because their sacrifice is just as great as the names on those wonderful, wonderful memorials. They have given and paid an ultimate sacrifice, they gave to this community."

By Charles Betzler The Creek County Democratic Party was represented at the Oklahoma Congressional District I Convention held at the Local #798 Union Hall in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Saturday, May 13, 2023. Delegates attending from Creek County were Stan Johnson, who also acted as proxy for Jeremiah Robinson, Charles Betzler, Dewayne Scaife, Leo Wiley, Shawn…

By Sapulpa Arts & Humanities Foundation What does the History of Australia and New Zealand have in common with the arts?  Join Sapulpa Arts & Humanities Foundation on July 17-21 to find out. “Arts Explore! camp is a great opportunity for your child to express themselves through the arts as they explore the culture of…

As part of 1948's celebration of Sapulpa's 50th anniversary, the Junior Chamber of Commerce held a "whisker derby" that dominated the summer months. Read this fun story!

The pond at Kelly Lane Park is one of 46 such bodies of water in the State that offer urban fishing opportunities for local anglers.

The oldest of the state's turnpikes officially opened this week in 1953. Sapulpa played a large role in its dedication.