History
See all the stories steeped in Sapulpa History we've written over the years.
Do You Remember…Standard Chevrolet?
See the USA in your Chevrolet! Dinah Shore belted out this musical advertisement on the “Dinah Shore Show” in the 1950s.Where was the best place for Sapulpans to buy their Chevrolets? Why, Standard Chevrolet, of course!
Do you remember…Morton’s Department Store?
Some of you might remember that before Walmart and other big box stores were the norm, you'd buy your clothes at department stores. In Sapulpa, Morton's was one of the most patronized and personalized available.
Do you remember…Criterion Theater?
When my Father let me out of work, I would watch a Thursday afternoon matinee for a mere 35 cents. You could see the Saturday matinee or the evening show while enjoying popcorn and a Coke for under a dollar.
Do you remember…Dago’s Shoe Shine Parlor?
Dago Pearce became such a fixture at his old location that the Sapulpa Historical Society honored him with a replica of his shop, which can be seen on 114 E. Lee Street.
Do You Remember…City Drug?
"I can still remember what the store looked like..." step back in time with a look at another now-gone local business that shaped Sapulpa.
Do You Remember: The Tasty Pastry Bakery?
In our new weekly feature, "Do you remember?" Charles Betzler reminisces about the Tasty Pastry Bakery, which became well-known for their bread and desserts.
Sapulpa Historical Society to open during this week’s Holiday Stroll
If you've never been able to visit the Sapulpa Historical Society Museum, take your chance this Thursday!
Sapulpa book Roll Out set for 66 Blowout
The book’s author is local writer Don Diehl who took on the project for the Sapulpa Historical Society. He said he had lots of help with the content but was unable to identify the four youngsters in the cover photo. But it does easily represent Sapulpa kids during the late 1940s.
New Sonic on historic corner could open as early as October
The old Sapulpa Fire Station No. 2 building and the Taco Mayo were leveled by the weekend and by midweek most of the remains hauled away. The historic lot on the southwest corner of Mission and Dewey and the one immediate west are being prepared for construction of a new Sonic Drive-In restaurant. Larkin Bookkeeping…
‘Chieftains’ Contest Winner Also Became Health Care Pillar
Pauline (Polly) was born in Sapulpa in 1910 to Minnie Aldora Cue Page and Robert Lennard Page. Her parents met in 1896 when their families moved to this area and lived on adjoining farms five miles west of Sapulpa. During her high school years Polly was a cheerleader of the Pep Club named the "White…