You only think you know Sapulpa.
Every week we publish stories of Sapulpa's history, recalling both the events at the time, and the nostalgia for days gone by. Dig in and learn more about what the Sapulpa of yesteryear was like.
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This Week in Sapulpa History: The Dreaded Polio Reaches Creek County
This week in history, in 1946, the fear and effects of Polio reached Creek County. Pools closed for the summer, A Boy Scout trip was canceled, the School Board pushed the opening of the new school year back, and a child died all in the same month.
August 14, 2022This Week in Sapulpa History: Mabel Bassett & the Town Entertained the Children
Mabel Bassett was the town’s first Police Matron. In her work, she was at the forefront of helping the poor, women, and children, and the downtrodden.
August 9, 2022This Week in Sapulpa History: The France Hotel Opens
This week in 1909, the France Hotel opened. “The new hotel is a beautiful one and is a great credit to the city.”
July 21, 2022This Week in Sapulpa History: Public Swimming Pools Were Being Built
In the early 1900s, Sapulpa didn't have much in the way of swimming holes aside from creeks, lakes and ponds. By 1915 that would change.
July 15, 2022This Week in Sapulpa History: The era of “Crystal City of the Southwest” begins
The actual start-up date for the Bartlett-Collins Glass plant began on June 28, 1915, striking to life the era of Sapulpa's reputation as "The Crystal City of the Southwest."
July 1, 2022This Week in Sapulpa History: Juneteenth in Sapulpa
Though Juneteenth has only recently become a federal holiday, the tradition of celebrating the emancipation of slavery in Sapulpa dates all the way back to 1908.
June 20, 2022