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The Cameo Theater in Magnolia, AR. #theater #neon #marquee #cameo #Arkansas #cinematreasures #cinema #travel #roadtrip #igersar #thenaturalstateBest rates in town? #Route66 #motherroad #travel #roadside #ipulledoverforthis #americana #Tulsa #Oklahoma #igersok #neon #sign #signage #everything_signage #signgeeks #igersok #ok66 #tulsa66 #gas_food_lodging #oklahomasky #oklahomaskies #motelThe Sinclair Building in #downtown #Tulsa was built in 1919 by oil magnate Harry Sinclair. I hope it is restored and put to good use someday. #Oklahoma #igersok #myoklahoma #mytulsaworld #igerstulsa #igtulsa #cityoftulsaok #tulsaoklahoma #mycity #oilcapital #architecture
Category Archives: Oklahoma
Preservation & Payne
It’s been a busy week on Route 66 in Tulsa and the surrounding area. I love a good road trip to someplace new, but there’s a lot to be said for helping others enjoy the city and stretch of highway … Continue reading
Posted in Oklahoma, Route 66, Tulsa, Uncategorized
Tagged Andy Payne, Blue Whale, Bunion Derby, Mother Road, National Park Service, NCPTT, neon, oklahoma, preservation, route 66, sign, Totem Pole Park, Tulsa
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A Teachable Moment
It’s not a shocking statement to say I spent a little time on Route 66 this weekend. What made this trip much different, though, is the fact that the time I spent cruising the Mother Road wasn’t behind the wheel … Continue reading
Posted in Oklahoma, Route 66, Uncategorized
Tagged activism, Chandler, Davenport, education, Mother Road, OklaEd, oklahoma, route 66, Stroud, teachers, travelok
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Tulsa: Oil Capital of the World
This morning, Samantha and I went out to the Holland Hall Book Fair. We attend annually, not only to bolster our own library but to gather a collection of children’s books for the Tulsa World Book Drive. It was pouring … Continue reading
Posted in Oklahoma, Tulsa, Uncategorized
Tagged 1937, architect, book, Corrubia, historic, Oil Capital, Oil Capital of the World, oklahoma, Paul E Corrubia, Tulsa, vintage
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Eleventh Hour Bridgehunting
Most of my free time lately has been going towards research and writing of my book on Lost Tulsa Restaurants — and I’m happy to say it’s going well! But all that time at the Tulsa Historical Society and other … Continue reading
Posted in Oklahoma, Travel
Tagged Atoka, bridge, bridgehunting, Chisholm Trail, Greasy Bend, McAlester, oklahoma, pony truss, railroad, Red River, road trip, Rock Island, rural, span, storm, Tannehill, travel, travelok, truss, truss bridge, Washita River
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Of Christmas Past
The town of Pawhuska was founded in 1872 on the banks of Bird Creek, within the Osage Nation in Indian Territory. It was named in honor of a tribal chief, Paw-Hiu-Skah (meaning White Hair). A post office opened in 1876 … Continue reading
Crafts & Crossings
I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! I had one of the best in recent memory, as my Mom and brother came over to our house for the holiday. Samantha and Mom cooked together, Tyler and I played video games, … Continue reading
Posted in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged bridge, cafe, diner, Fayetteville, Huntsville, Little Craft Show, neon, Ozarks, photography, pony truss, road trip, sign, truss
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Pretty Pony Time
In the book “Nightmares and Dreamscapes” Stephen King divides time into several classifications. One of them is called “Pretty Pony Time” and describes the good times, the times that will flee from you when you aren’t paying attention. It’s a good … Continue reading
Posted in New Mexico, Oklahoma, Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged America, Carson National Forest, Cimarron, Enchanted Circle, Forest, Frontier, Moreno Valley, Mountains, neon, New Mexico, oklahoma, panhandle, Raton, river, Santa Fe Trail, sign, Vietnam Memorial
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