Posts Tagged ‘postcard’
Cheever’s Cafe: From Historic Flower Shop to a Restaurant
Tucked away in the heart of Oklahoma City is a culinary gem that’s far from your average “hole-in-the-wall” – it’s Cheever’s Cafe, a place where the charm of a bygone era meets modern gastronomic delight. This isn’t just a recommendation; it’s an invitation to experience a slice of Oklahoma’s rich history served on a plate.…
Read MoreState Capitol Oil Derricks | Oklahoma City Historical Postcards
Hey there, fellow history buffs and Oklahoma City enthusiasts! Today, I’m taking you back in time with a charming little piece of our city’s past: a postcard featuring the state capitol oil derricks at the Oklahoma State Capitol. Imagine holding a slice of history right in your hands! Picture this: It’s around 1950, and we’re…
Read MoreOklahoma City Skyscraper Race 1931: Ramsey Building vs First National Bank Building Showdown
From my Oklahoma City postcard collection… In the midst of the Great Depression, the Oklahoma City skyscraper race began race to the sky between two architectural monuments that would shape its skyline for decades to come. In 1931, the city found itself in the throes of a skyscraper rivalry as construction on the Ramsey Building…
Read MorePark Avenue | Oklahoma City Historical Postcards
From my Oklahoma City postcard collection… Hey folks! Have I got a gem to share on our stroll down memory lane in Oklahoma City’s real estate history. I’m holding a postcard that’s like a time machine to the 1960s—a night shot of Park Avenue that’s simply mesmerizing. We’re looking east here, right from behind the…
Read MoreOklahoma County Courthouse | Oklahoma City Historical Postcards
From my Oklahoma City postcard collection… Hey there, fellow Oklahoma City history buffs! I recently came across a charming postcard featuring the Oklahoma County Courthouse as it stood in the mid-1950s, right in the heart of downtown Oklahoma City. It’s like a little snapshot of history, frozen in time, and it got me thinking about…
Read MoreOklahoma City Skyline 1972 | Oklahoma City Historical Postcards
From my Oklahoma City postcard collection… This postcard is from 1972 showing the Oklahoma City skyline from the east, looking west, on I-40. The skyline itself is not too unchanged at this point (minus the Murrah Building). Bricktown has been developed and the highways you see here have been replaced. Since 1972, the Oklahoma City…
Read MoreMain and Robinson | Oklahoma City Historical Postcards
From my Oklahoma City postcard collection… This postcard is from 1957 showing Main and Robinson streets looking west. The intersection is at Robinson. This is how I remember downtown as a kid. Particularly Katz Drug and John A Brown, seen in this photo. This was also ground zero for the Urban Renewal project. Take a…
Read MoreGuthrie City Hall | Oklahoma City Historical Postcards
From My Oklahoma City Historical Postcard Collection… On my journey through the rich tapestry of Oklahoma City’s past, I recently stumbled upon a treasure—a historic postcard featuring the original Guthrie City Hall. This isn’t just any old building; it’s a cornerstone of Oklahoma’s history, literally and figuratively. The postcard itself is a window into the…
Read MoreThe Municipal Building — Oklahoma City Historical Postcards
From my Oklahoma City postcard collection… Hey there, fellow history buffs and Oklahoma City enthusiasts! I stumbled upon a gem that I just couldn’t wait to share with you all—a postcard featuring an artist’s rendering of the Oklahoma City Municipal Building, or as many of us know it, City Hall. This piece of history takes…
Read MoreFrontier City | Oklahoma City Historical Postcards
From my Oklahoma City postcard collection… Hey there, history buffs and Oklahoma City enthusiasts! Today, I’m taking you on a nostalgic trip down memory lane to a place that’s been a staple of OKC fun and thrills since 1958. Let’s talk about the legendary Frontier City, an amusement park that’s as much a part of…
Read MoreOklahoma City Skyscrapers | Oklahoma City Historical Postcards
Hey there, fellow Oklahoma City history buffs and real estate enthusiasts! Today, I’m super excited to take you all on a little time travel adventure back to the 1940s, with a charming historical postcard of Oklahoma City skyscrapers as our guide. Picture this: It’s the 1940s, and you’re standing at the intersection of Park Ave…
Read MoreOklahoma City University | Oklahoma City Historical Postcards
Imagine holding a piece of history right in your hands—a window to the past, inviting you to peer into the world of Oklahoma City University during the bustling 1950s. I’ve got this old postcard, see, and it’s more than just a picture. It’s a story, a memory, a tangible slice of my city’s rich tapestry.…
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