What was life like over 100 years ago in Oklahoma? Photographs are a goldmine when it comes to remembering things past, so let’s take a look back at several cities across Oklahoma around the turn of the 20th century. A lot has changed since then, including, transportation, buildings, clothing and all aspects of everyday life. Here is a look at 15 historic pictures of life in Oklahoma, roughly 100 years ago.

1. Taken in Wanette, Oklahoma Territory in 1906. Oklahoma did not become a state until November 16, 1907.
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2. Main Street in Tulsa looked gloomy on this rainy day in 1910.
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3. The dedication of the Shawnee Waterworks on September 1, 1899.
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4. A parade in 1920, in Norman, OK. Featuring: Merchants Merchandising, McCoy Heating Co., and Thompson, Ok Transfer
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5. The University of Oklahoma taken from the roof of Whitehead Hall in 1920.
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6. A train station in Noble, OK, in 1897...The Santa Fe Depot. The last passenger train stopped in Noble in 1944 and the depot was moved.
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7. New State Grocery in Shawnee, OK, in 1900.
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8. Newkirk, OK in 1910. In 1901, Newkirk suffered a fire and a whole block of the city's downtown was burned. The wood buildings were replaced with stone buildings.
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9. McClain County Court House/Old Federal House- 1895-1907. Located at the NE corner of Main St. and Canadian St.
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10. A Newcastle oil well in 1914.
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11. Lindsey Ridge Schoolhouse (1908) was located on 2200 South May in Newcastle, OK. This schoolhouse donated its bell to WWII efforts.
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12. The First National Bank in Blanchard, OK, in 1920.
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13. The construction of City Hall in Blanchard, OK, in 1909.
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14. The bridge across South Canadian River in 1910.
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15. This is what the Blanchard business block looked like in 1920.
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