Exploring Oklahoma History
We're Here to Explore the Great State of Oklahoma, to Remember Those Who Came Before Us, and Learn the Lessons of Oklahoma's Past Together.
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Oklahoma Historic Place of the Day
Buffalo City Park Pavilion
This native rock "Shelter House" was built by the Oklahoma Highway Department in early 1938. The shelter was used as a bath house afte the poll was built. Buffalo's first swimming poll was constructed by the WPA on August 20, 1938, the pool opened with110 swimmers playing ten cents adminssion. The pool was retired in 1974.
Located in Harper County, Oklahoma.
Today in Oklahoma History
Friday, July 27, 1973
The 1973 McAlester Prison Riot and Fire
On this day a riot at McAlester Prison took three lives, caused several serious inquiries, burned 24 buildings started around 2:30 p.m. close to the mess hall. A good part of the prison which the earlier generation of prisoners helped build was destroyed by the later generation of prisoners. Sixty years of work was undone in a few hours, inflicting a heavy loss of over 20 million dollars on Oklahoma's taxpayers. More...
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