INTRODUCTION. The origins of Capitol Hill will be discussed shortly. Here, I want to talk about the general character and personality of the residents of the area known as Capitol Hill, however that area might be defined (see below). They were and are a proud and...
A HISTORY OF JIM CROW IN OKLAHOMA CITY It ain’t a pretty picture. But, it is a part of our history that should be remembered and not forgotten. In this article, the story is told of our ancestors, black and white, beginning before statehood. How is it that...
Welcome to the Ultimate Deep Deuce Collection! Enjoy your visit. I welcome any feedback. Click a button for where you want to go (the full article needs to be open). FLASH MAP. Move your mouse over the map to open pages. I recommend that you press F11 for full screen...
Oklahoma City Metro History Kicks, that is. I had a rare occasion to meet someone at the Wellston McDonald’s (north side of I-44) on November 13, 2008, and the best way to get to that facility from Oklahoma City is to travel Oklahoma State Highway 66 which leads...
(click the above image for a larger view) Although I’ve used various images of this great facility in other posts on an ad hoc basis, I’ve not done a complete article on the Oklahoma Land Run Monument, until now. Contained here are images which were taken...
