History
See all the stories steeped in Sapulpa History we've written over the years.
Do you remember…Hager’s Fancy Fowl Farm?
When he was between 8 to 10 years of age, someone gave him a couple of pigeons. Thus began his ornithological obsession and a world-renowned avian collection.
Do You Remember Max Meyer?
One of Sapulpa's early entrepreneurs, Max Meyer started with a men's clothing store and became almost a legend.
Do You Remember…Don’s Marineland?
At one time, Sapulpa had no public swimming pool. Our “swimming hole” was Don’s Marineland, located northwest of Sapulpa on Sahoma Lake Road. Do you remember it?
Do You Remember Rainwater Jewelry?
Rainwater Jewelry is probably one of the most familiar bygone businesses in the city of Sapulpa. Read the story of the family that became a household name in the community.
Do you remember Wimpy’s Diner?
Whitney “Wimpy” Martin purchased one of the old Sapulpa trolley in 1932 and turned it into one of Sapulpa's legends.
Do You Remember…Warehouse Market?
Before Warehouse Market moved to its last location (before becoming Price Mart), it was in downtown Sapulpa!
Do You Remember…these children’s TV shows?
Don't change that channel...take a look at these memorable children's TV shows, both local and nationwide!
Do You Remember…slot car racing?
The slot car craze caught on in the U.S., and by the mid-1960s any self-respecting town boasted a slot-car “center,” where kids could bring their cars to race on enormous banked tracks.
Do You Remember…Shibley’s Townhouse Grill?
In 1962, K. and Louise Shibley opened the Town House Grill at 317 South Main Street. They started out on a meager budget and their first cash register was a cigar box.
Do you remember the TeePee Drive-In?
As the TeePee shows new signs of life, plenty will remember what it was like during its heyday as the drive-in movie experience was taking the world by storm.