History
See all the stories steeped in Sapulpa History we've written over the years.
Do You Remember…”Fill er’ up”?
Today people buy their gasoline from convenience stores or at truck stops when traveling. When I was growing up, the only place in town to buy gas was at a full-service gas station, also called a “filling station.”
Do You Remember…Wickham Packing Company?
Learn about the family that put one of the most modern independent packing plants in the Southwest right here in Sapulpa, and what became of their business.
Do you remember…Your first Valentine?
Valentines from your classmates, sacks of candy and young romances...do you remember your first Valentine's Day?
Do you remember Richard M. Nixon?
Though Nixon is most widely known for the Watergate scandal, his political career spans decades and he was once called "the hardest working man I ever met."
Do You Remember OTASCO?
Before the age of Big Box Stores, Oklahoma Tire and Supply Co. (OTASCO) became known for it's "one-stop-shopping" experience.
Sapulpa Historical Society Museum to remain closed until February 4th
The Sapulpa Historical Society Museum has announced it will be extending its closing until February 4th, at least.
Do you remember…Christmas past?
Last year, holiday retail sales surpassed the trillion-dollar mark. When I was growing up, there was more focus on faith, family, and traditions. Go back in time with me to relive those traditions.
Do you remember a Downtown Sapulpa Christmas?
"Back in the Dark Ages, when I was a young lad, you never had to leave town to buy gifts for the Yule season. All you had to do was go to downtown Sapulpa and you could shop to your heart’s content."
Do you remember…Snow Valley?
Believe it or not, Kellyville, Oklahoma once had a ski slope. On opening day, according to a local news story, one patron borrowed a line from the TV show “Gomer Pyle” and uttered, “Surprise, surprise, surprise.”
Sapulpa Historical Society cancels their December Open House
In what appear to be a concern for the rise in COVID-19 cases, and an effort to keep everyone "safe and comfortable," the organization has decided to cancel the Open House, and to tentatively reschedule the volunteer luncheon that they had planned to sometime in the spring of 2021.