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: “Oklahoma Mary” Part Two—The Death of Birth
The conclusion to the amazing life story of the Sapulpa-born, world-renowned activist and playwright Mary McDougal Axelson and her tragically ironic death.
November 28, 2023This Week in Sapulpa History: Feud Between Bristow and Sapulpa, Sapulpa and Tulsa—or was it a bonding experience?
When Oklahoma became a state in 1907, it immediately set off a feud between Sapulpa and Bristow for would become the seat of Creek County and then Sapulpa and Tulsa joined forces to put the state capitol in ... Oakhurst? Read to get the answers.
November 24, 2023This Week in Sapulpa History: “Div-a, De-Vil”
This week in Sapulpa history, an actress with a trademark “husky resonant voice” who called everyone "dahling” and had a “flamboyant personality” went live on the radio and singled out the town of Sapulpa, Oklahoma.
November 12, 2023This Week in Sapulpa History: The Glass Plant Transfer
Sapulpa's glass business sprang up almost overnight, and hit a critical mass that saw many competitors at one point working together to keep up with demand.
November 9, 2023This Week in Sapulpa History: Halloween Dance
This week in Sapulpa history, Halloween in 1953, was a party downtown.
October 31, 2023This 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.
October 19, 2023