History

1928 - J.J. Newberry stores to open in Sapulpa and Tulsa. 1957 - 117 tuberculosis cases in Creek County. 1983 - Groundbreaking for new Frankoma Pottery Plant. 2008 - Sapulpa prepares for winter weather hazards. #SapulpaHistory

Sapulpa history highlights: 1915 - Sidewalk boom on East Dewey. 1938 - Thanksgiving turkey for jail inmates. 1964 - Linda Young crowned 'Miss Pinto Oklahoma.' 1989 - Annual home decorating contest announced. #SapulpaHistory

1934: Sapulpa experiences first winter chill. 1954: Gilliam and Harris Furniture store grand opening. 1961: Sapulpa considers joining new sports conference. 1988: City raises parking fines, doubles rural fire charge.

Frisco Exhibit Car in Sapulpa (1929), Poultry Queen Contest (1951), Teacher Appreciation with apples (1976), Show's flower recycling venture (2004).

Sapulpa's history: 1936 - Union Thanksgiving services, 1960 - Grass fires keep firemen busy, 1987 - Drug-sniffing dog aids in fighting drug dealers, 2015 - Downtown Sapulpa lights up for holiday season kickoff.

New Creek County Jail on Lee Street, Sapulpa, 1911; Davis-Robbins wedding, 1912; Doubts on turnpike plan, 1976; Water pact and ward boundaries approved, 1985.

Sapulpa history: 1971, City trash regulations; 1981, South Heights rededication; 1991, Sapulpa's 'Parent University'; 2001, ARC Volunteer of the Year nomination.

Sapulpa history: 1939, Courthouse lawn project completed; 1949, Elks' Ladies Night; 1959, lucky shoppers win turkeys; 1969, burglary haul exceeds $1,350.

Sapulpa history: 1923, prisoner's unintended long ride; 1955, Burnett leads medical association; 1977, Cloverleaf dancers' visitations; 1989, Middle School's 10th anniversary.

Sapulpa history: 1918, new law firm; 1948, successful Murphy recital; 1968, Sen. Terrill banquet speaker; 1998, Brite receives Governor's Arts Award.