text and photos by Lynne Rostochil Our recap of the Mod Home Tour continues with a newly completed stunner by local builder Gary Randolph — how beautiful is this amazing abode juxtaposed with a classic Caddy in the driveway? Located in the ’50s-era Zachary Taylor neighborhood, which was developed soon after Bishop McGuinness High School […]
by Lynne Rostochil (Bob Bowlby) Few Oklahoma buildings have been more beautifully designed — or more ill-fated — than the spectacular, crescent-shaped Fountainhead State Lodge on the eastern shores of Lake Eufaula. When the lake was completed in the early ’60s, state leaders decided that it would be a great idea to expand Oklahoma’s vast […]
text by Lynne Rostochil, vintage photos from the OPUBCO collection at the Oklahoma History Center, present-day photos by author There’s little that signifies summer more than a bustling amusement park, where patrons get sticky hot while consuming pounds of not-so-good-for-you food and waiting in mile long lines half terrified and half giddy with delight in anticipation […]
text and photos by Lynne Rostochil With the 4th of July weekend coming up, many of you — especially those with kiddos — may find yourselves spending some of your holiday time hanging out at a local park enjoying a picnic, taking a break from boating, or enjoying a fireworks display. So, in honor of all things […]
text and present-day photos by Lynne Rostochil, vintage sources provided by the homeowner, photos of Stone and the model by Phillip Harrington Normally, I wouldn’t admit this but since I know I’m among friends who are kind of crazy like me, I have to divulge the fact that I’m a bit of an obsessive helicopter mom. Yes, that’s […]
by Lynne Rostochil. Modern day photos by Lynne Rostochil. Vintage photos courtesy of the Oklahoma State Fair and the OPUBCO collection at the Oklahoma History Center. This blog was originally posted in 2012. Over the years, I’ve found more photos and history about the fair and updated the post with that data in 2018. It’s […]