History
Read stories about the people, places and events that make up the history of Sapulpa.

Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines for December 22nd
December 22, 2023
"Sapulpa Headlines (Dec 22): 1923: Madeline Gordon Wins Yearbook Fund Contest 1957: Woodlawn's 'Music Fills the Air' Pageant 1958: Colliers' Golden Anniversary Celebrated 1987: Bartlett Foundation's Generous Holiday Gifts"

Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines for December 21st
December 21, 2023
"Sapulpa Headlines (Dec 21): 1917: Kellyville Store Robbers Caught 1929: Speakers for White Way Dedication 1952: Sapulpa Youth Honored in ROTC 1987: Santa's Special Visit to Elk's Lodge"

Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines for December 20th
December 20, 2023
Sapulpa sidewalks need attention; R.C. Kinnard joins real estate; Bonus for Sapulpa Brick and Tile employees; Sapulpa Rotary Club's Christmas bike giveaway.

Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines for December 19th
December 19, 2023
Low interest prompts closure of Red Cross booths in Sapulpa; city employees receive early Christmas pay; Dr. Longmire undergoes surgery; Sapulpa barber appointed to state board.

Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines for December 14th
December 14, 2023
"Dec 14, 1916: O.U. Glee Club brings joy to Sapulpa; Dec 14, 1922: Children's Home play at Christmas Tea; Dec 14, 1922: Whiskey discovery at city hall; Dec 14, 1939: Fishing contest winners announced."

Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines for December 13th
December 13, 2023
Sapulpa history: Junior High basketball, Turnpike dedication, Lady Chieftains' big win, Christmas Mystery Theater in K'Ville.

Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines for December 12th
December 12, 2023
"Sapulpa headlines on December 12: Curfew Rings Tonight; New Residence Planned; Farmer Course Offered; Sapulpa Dog Wins Prize; School Holiday Plans Revealed."

Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines for December 11th
December 11, 2023
"Sapulpa Headlines (Dec 11): BYPU Meeting, School Closure, Christmas Parade, Teddy Bear Project."

This Week in Sapulpa History: Sapulpa’s hand-made glass
December 10, 2023
The relocation of Sunflower Glass Co. to Sapulpa would give the town four glass companies, each with their own purpose. Sunflower was known for its hand-blown glass. But could it last?

Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines for December 10th
December 10, 2023
"Bartlett-Collins Christmas Party draws 1,500 in 1950; C of C Contest Deadline approaches in 1961; 1967 sports update on wrestling and basketball; 1972 pool rescue recalls Sapulpa hero Randy Taylor's life-saving actions at Central State University."