The Caney River Bridge design included two Camelback pony trusses and a K-truss, which was uncommon nationally but popular in Oklahoma. The members of the bridge span form the letter "К" and explain why this bridge type is known as a K-truss. . . . — — Map (db m284757) HM
Independent Adventurous Enterprising Bold, these are the words that have been used to describe those who were here first.
This mural, entitled "Building the City of Legends," represents several firsts - including many of the key people . . . — — Map (db m73104) HM
A refinery in Coffeyville, Kansas, played a key role in the productive life of the Nellie Johnstone No. 1 well for more than 40 years. Although the historic well ceased operation long ago, the refinery today continues to operate as Coffeyville . . . — — Map (db m284511) HM
Once a local road between Bartlesville and Dewey, this roadway segment was designated as part of U.S. Highway (US) 75 in 1926. US 75 was one of Oklahoma's original U.S. Highways, connecting Bartlesville to Tulsa and beyond. This road became known as . . . — — Map (db m284755) HM
During early oil field development in this area, Bartlesville lay between two of the world's largest tank farms located at Copan and Ramona. Early day oil tank construction allowed vapors to escape through the roof where they could be ignited by . . . — — Map (db m284520) HM
The Hulah Santa Fe depot owes its origin to the lush bluestem cattle grazing grass in much of Osage County, Oklahoma. Cattle owners would fatten cattle on this grass before taking them to markets.
The Santa Fe railroad in 1918 began building a . . . — — Map (db m284522) HM
Understandably, the swastika creates a broad range of emotional responses; so, perhaps a brief history lesson will ease your concerns.
The design of this bridge, constructed in 1920, was to honor the community's rich Native American influence . . . — — Map (db m284519) HM
In 1870 Nelson Carr built the first dam over the Caney River and a gristmill located about one-third of a mile upstream from here. Five years later Jacob Bartles bought the mill for $1,000 and expanded operations. He raised the dam and added a . . . — — Map (db m284753) HM
Cable Tooling Drilling - 1897
This display is a highly accurate reproduction of a cable tool drilling derrick nearly identical to the one that drilled the Nellie Johnstone No. 1 discovery.
The 82-foot tall derrick stands on the exact spot . . . — — Map (db m284515) HM
The Price Tower
has been designated a
National Historic Landmark
Completed in 1956 for the H. C. Price Company, an oil pipeline firm, Price Tower is an architectural masterpiece by noted American architect Frank Lloyd Wright. The . . . — — Map (db m73096) HM
