The Horse From Mister Ed What does Oklahoma have in common with a talking horse? Mister Ed, of course! For those who don’t remember, Mister Ed was a black-and-white television sitcom that ran from 1961 through 1966. The show featured a talking horse and his owner, Wilbur Post. This iconic TV show was so popular because it was […]
Comics, Cops, and Crime: “Dick Tracy’s” Oklahoma Legacy
History and Legacy of Dick Tracy The legendary police detective Dick Tracy stems from an era where mob bosses and gangsters seemingly ruled the world. Speakeasies were the place to be, catering to the unemployed, the politicians, and the rich and famous. The Roaring ’20s was an age of decadence and free spirits. To curb the tide of […]
Oklahoma’s Most Haunted City: Ghost Stories From Guthrie
Guthrie, Oklahoma, has always had one of the most unusual stories of any city in the nation. It was essentially born on April 22, 1889, on the day of Oklahoma’s famous land run. By nightfall, a town of fewer than 10 people became a bustling city of over 10,000. Early on, it was selected as […]
Pops on Route 66: The World’s Largest Soda Bottle
Pops, Route 66 Route 66 is alive and well in Oklahoma. Even though the famed highway is no longer in regular use, new attractions keep popping up. Most recently, Tulsa has completed a large project on the 11th Street Bridge dedicated to Route 66. Other attractions appear throughout the state, with most being highlighted by […]
Retro-Futuristic Attractions in Oklahoma
The Space Age Like a retro-futuristic scene straight out of a sci-fi Steampunk novel, Oklahoma has had some beautifully bizarre architectural creations through the years. These extraordinary architectural creations can trace their roots back to 1944. That was the year that the Space Age officially began. Even before that, the age was rooted as far […]
Tulsa Airport History: A Fascinating Glimpse Back in Time
Duncan A. McIntyre and Tulsa’s Finest Airport The history of Tulsa’s airport begins in 1919 with Duncan A. McIntyre. McIntyre, a native of New Zealand and an avid aviator, flew to Tulsa to visit an old army buddy. At this time, progress in Tulsa was in full bloom. Nearly twenty years earlier, Tulsa had gained […]
Oklahoma, Explorers, and the Seven Cities of Gold
A Myth and a Friar The first European exploration of Oklahoma began with a myth and a friar. After serving in Peru, Friar Marcos de Niza was sent to seek out the fabled golden cities that lie north of New Spain’s frontier. During this time, Spain controlled most of what is modern-day Mexico, Latin America, […]
The Poteau Artist Cooperative (the Pac!)
Did You Know… ..there’s more to the PAC than you may realize! We constantly get asked about our programs. It seems that a lot of people STILL don’t know what all we do.. then again, that’s understandable! We are ever-changing, evolving to meet the wishes of what people would like to see and do in […]
Oklahoma’s Monsters and Other Unexplainable Legends
Mythical Creatures in Oklahoma Ever since the days of the ancient Caddo Empire, Oklahoma’s residents have conjured wild tales and fascinating stories about strange monsters and unbelievable beasts roaming the wilds. Some of them, such as Oklahoma’s own Bigfoot—the Boggy Bottom Monster—have been well-documented through the years, but there are a lot of other legends […]
4 Unusual Creations in Oklahoma
Oklahoma’s Unusual Creations Oklahoma is a strange place. Sure, we know that Oklahoma had cowboys; we know the state has Indians; we know that there’s a great big oil man hiding out somewhere in Downtown Tulsa, but did you know that there are also colossal frogs, metal dinosaurs, and two-headed cows? If not, now you […]