Located along the Atchison; Topeka Santa Fe Railroad; at a stop known as Oklahoma Station; Oklahoma City was born on April 22; 1889; at 12 noon. By 6:00 p.m.; she had a population of around 10;000 citizens. As with any birth; there were many firsts in the newly opened territory; and many of these landmark events have been captured and preserved in historic photographs. With images culled from the archives of the authorsbquo;rsquo;s own vast personal collection as well as the Oklahoma Historical Society and other collections; the stories of prosperity and development of the areasbquo;rsquo;s first settlers are told through Statehood. In light of this perseverance; it is no wonder that Theodore Roosevelt announced; sbquo;ldquo;Men and Women of Oklahoma. I was never in your country until last night; but I feel at home here. I am blood of your blood; and bone of your bone; and I am bound to some of you; and to your sons; by the strongest ties that can bind one man to another.sbquo;rdquo;
#1918242 in eBooks 2011-03-28 2011-03-28File Name: B0093PI36G
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great local HistoryBy Bill LeeGreat history about the city where I live.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A good History LessonBy James TuohyThis short book brings old. new and existing Citizens of the great little City of Arlington a quick. fun review of the history of this growing City. I enjoyed citizenship here over 40 years ago and do not recognize it now.Some of the "old tales" that were told are now exposed and the naughty and the nice is all shown. The only thing missing was the Car collection Mr Vandergriff (Mayor/ US Rep. Tom Vandergriffs father) had in his original showroom. A great visual trip to an interesting location.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. My grandfather is pictured in this book - he was ...By W. B. HollowayMy grandfather is pictured in this book - he was the Editor-Publisher of the Arlington newspaper and there is a major street named after him in that city - Bowen Avenue. (My middle name) First photos and writeup I had ever seen. Thanks Evelyn Barker
