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By Cosmos Mariner, September 10, 2024
Barnes Store Marker
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1 ► Oklahoma, Kay County, Ponca City — Barnes Store —
On Grand Avenue East at North 3rd Street, on the right when traveling west on Grand Avenue East.
When Louis S. Barnes constructed this building in 1911 he wanted his customers to know exactly what they were buying. He proudly called this the "Daylight Store" and had the structure specially designed to allow lots of light inside. Many of the . . . — — Map (db m263794) HM
2 ► Oklahoma, Kay County, Ponca City — Burton Seymour "B. S." Barnes — Founder of Ponca City — 1844-1906 —
On Grand Avenue East (Business U.S. 60) just east of South 5th Street, on the right when traveling east.
Vision When B.S. Barnes came to Oklahoma Territory prior to the 1893 Land Run, he had a vision to start a city. He selected the site of Ponca City for its ample water, a river crossing and access to the railroad. He organized the “Ponca . . . — — Map (db m263672) HM
3 ► Oklahoma, Kay County, Ponca City — B. S. Barnes —
On Grand Avenue East (Business U.S. 60) at North 2nd Street, on the right when traveling west on Grand Avenue East.
Pioneer founder and first Mayor of Ponca City 1847-1906 ————— Grand Avenue Ponca City 1899 — — Map (db m263675) HM
 
 
  
  
 
 
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