History
See all the stories steeped in Sapulpa History we've written over the years.
Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines in History for October 20th
1972: Hobson St. Project progress; 1994: Principal pied for students' reading achievement; 2008: Miss Oklahoma at Washington School promoting life choices; 2015: Mounds town updates on building activity, SunMart demolition for ODOT plans.
This Week in Sapulpa History: The “Preposterous” bombing of Sapulpa
When Sapulpa's own Lewis Meyer released his book about his father Max Meyer, the event brought over $100,000 in merchandise, gifts, and discounts directly on top of Sapulpa.
Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines in History for October 19th
Sapulpa history highlights: Odd Fellows fund iron lung (1949), SHOW Open House (1977), pony honors (1977), Kellyville Halloween Carnival (1999).
Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines in History for October 17th
Historical highlights in Sapulpa: Firemen's toy factory (1934), Green Country Cable franchise (1979), knife patents (1982), unique "Thing" car (1996).
Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines in History for October 16th
Sapulpa history highlights: Moose Lodge event in 1912, liquor indictments in 1937, school enrollment issues in 1955, and a government course in 1967.
Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines in History for October 15th
1915: Mayor's son, 11, loses finger in axe accident. 1918: Sapulpa men delayed for Camp Cody due to influenza. 1948: Supreme Court limits separate school state aid. 1954: Sapulpa High School band competes in Ponca City contest.
Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines in History for October 14th
Sapulpa Saga: Oct. 14, 1969 - Woodlawn Classroom Bid; 1984 - Dr. Patterson's Plane Crash; 1988 - Chamber's Industry Trip; 2014 - SFD Open House.
Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines in History for October 13th
Sapulpa's Chronicles: Oct. 13, 1933 - Football Loss; 1972 - Carrier Days; 1989 - Hub of Highway Projects; 1995 - Downtown Parking Change.
This Week in Sapulpa History: Oil Boom and Torpedo Boom
During Sapulpa's oil boom days, it wasn't uncommon to use explosives to help get the oil faster. The job was dangerous, and came with its casualties.
Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines in History for October 12th
Sapulpa's Past: Oct. 12, 1933 - Public Service Valuations; 1952 - School Activities; 1977 - Crime Decline; 1986 - Garfield's New Purpose.