Doug Loudenback
“The principal focus of this blog is Oklahoma City history, past, present & future, including the city’s NBA teams, as well as anything else I decide to write about from time to time. – Doug Loudenback
From 2006 to 2014, Doug did just that. As a lawyer turned city historian and author, Doug meticulously researched city history and provided an important resource for those wanting to learn more about our community. Doug, a founding member of Retro Metro OKC, died on September 12, 2021 after an extensive illness. His writings are preserved for future generations.
Ada Lois Sipuel Fisher
How would a black lady or gentleman enroll in the Oklahoma School of Law in 1948 if told, "Sorry, you cannot come here, because your race is not legally allowed to enroll here." And, to add insult to injury, the speaker says, "And, by the way, it would be unwise for...
State Fair Centennial
The 100th edition of the State Fair of Oklahoma is now underway at State Fair Park! The Fair's Website History Page is presently empty so let's give 'em some help! Go To The Pics The inaugural Oklahoma State Fair opened its doors at N.E. 10th and Eastern (now Martin...
C.F. Colcord and His Fine Hotel
In this article, click on any image for a larger pic. This article tells the tale of how Charles Francis Colcord finally winds up getting a hotel named after him – which is all he intended to have in the first place. This 1909 postcard shows what was originally...
Our Mayors: #16 – Edward Overholser
Note: Edited on 10/19/2007 to add info about Henry's 1st wife and Edward's mother, thanks to an Overholser family member generally identified below, and to add and replace some earlier images and revise and expand the text. This post is really a tale of two...
Our Mayors: #1 – William L. Couch
My city has had 35 Mayors since the April 1889 Land Run (* are provisional/temporary mayors before the city's incorporation): MayorFromUntil1* William L. CouchApril 27, 1889November 11, 18892* Andrew Jackson BealeNovember 27, 1889December 30, 18893* D.W. GibbsJuly 15,...
From Mid-Continent To Oklahoma Heritage Association
Edited & Updated 6/19/2007: The Oklahoma Heritage Association's Website has been majorly revised. Some quotes here are from the former website which do not exist in its current website. Also, see Oklahoma Hall of Fame. From 1909 and ninety years thereafter, the...