Oklahoma City was called “A City Born Grown” after it went from a population of a handful at Oklahoma Depot to over 10,000 on its first day. Nobody seems to mention how the streets were laid crooked and took 80 years to fix by tearing up half of downtown and that two rival city governments aimed guns at one another until the Supreme Court sorted out who was in charge. And that was only its first six months! Secret Oklahoma City: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure shares the places and stories that you won’t hear in History class, though you probably should! Learn about the Chinese Tunnels that housed hundreds of immigrant workers underground. Visit the Overholser Mansion and see if the lady of the house is still in, sixty years after her death! Gain new respect for animal heroes at the American Pigeon Museum. Find out what a giant milk bottle is doing on top of an old grocery store off 23rd. Speaking of groceries, did you know the grocery cart was invented on the south side of town? Or that the parking meter got its start in downtown Oklahoma City? Oklahoma farm kid-turned-professor Jeff Provine has spent more than a decade learning the lesserknown tales of OKC. Come with him on a tour of the unexpected side of Oklahoma City.

Drama / 10m, 4f, extras This evocative play charting the rocky romance between headstrong farmgirl Laurey and cocky cowhand Curley in a tale of early America during the settlement of the midwest was the basis of the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Oklahoma! Using the colorful vernacular of the period, Green Grow the Lilacs paints a picture of pioneer farmlife with colorful characters and language, presenting a dramatic challenge to professionals and amateurs alike.

Welcome to an exciting journey through the diversity and cultural splendor of the state of Oklahoma, the Sooner State. Oklahoma is a place of contrasts, ranging from the majestic Route 66 to the diverse cultures of the Native American tribes. This book invites you to discover the treasures and secrets of this fascinating country. Oklahoma is a state that tells stories of adventurers, natives, and cowboys. Route 66, the historic Road of Dreams, takes you to the state's iconic landmarks, while the cities of Oklahoma City and Tulsa offer art, culture, and entertainment. The cultural diversity of Oklahoma's Native American tribes is fascinating. From the Cherokee Nation to the Choctaw Nation, the state offers insight into the rich history and vibrant traditions of these communities. Nature lovers will be amazed by Oklahoma's natural beauty, whether in the national parks or the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve. Outdoor adventures, hiking, fishing and water sports await you. Oklahoma is also a mecca for music lovers and culinary explorers. From country and blues to BBQ and Native American cuisine, there is a wide range of delights and cultural experiences here. In this book, we will explore the sights, activities, and famous places in Oklahoma that make it a unique and fascinating destination. Immerse yourself in the beauty, culture, and history of this exciting state as we explore the streets and cultures of Oklahoma together.

Vol. for 1965 includes the Registry of national landmarks.

Insiders' Guide to Oklahoma City is the essential source for in-depth travel and relocation information to Oklahoma's captial city. Written by a local (and true insider), it offers a personal and practical perspective of Oklahoma City and its surrounding environs.

"I come from Des Moines. Somebody had to." And, as soon as Bill Bryson was old enough, he left. Des Moines couldn't hold him, but it did lure him back. After ten years in England he returned to the land of his youth, and drove almost 14,000 miles in search of a mythical small town called Amalgam, the kind of smiling village where the movies from his youth were set. Instead he drove through a series of horrific burgs, which he renamed Smellville, Fartville, Coleslaw, Coma, and Doldrum. At best his search led him to Anywhere, USA, a lookalike strip of gas stations, motels and hamburger outlets populated by obese and slow-witted hicks with a partiality for synthetic fibres. He discovered a continent that was doubly lost: lost to itself because he found it blighted by greed, pollution, mobile homes and television; lost to him because he had become a foreigner in his own country.