Author : Jamye K. Landis
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1439627282
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (396 download)
Book Synopsis Sand Springs, Oklahoma by : Jamye K. Landis
Download or read book Sand Springs, Oklahoma written by Jamye K. Landis and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 1999-12-01 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One mans dream burst into reality as Sand Springs, Oklahoma, became the industrial center of the southwest in the early twentieth century. Self-made millionaire Charles Page recognized opportunity and quickly bought Native American land allotments as they became available for sale, setting about his vision of creating a planned community for thousands of workers. From feverish growth and economic prosperity to violent labor unrest and race riots, Sand Springs exemplifies the opportunities and struggles faced by countless towns across the nation. The more than 200 images contained within this book are from the collection of the Sand Springs Cultural and Historical Museum, as well as several private contributors. Focusing on the unusual philanthropic endeavors, industrial and economic diversity, and intriguing political and social structure that has formed this spirited town, the book invites its readers to examine many rare photographs and discover for themselves the traits that make Sand Springs both unique and ubiquitous.