Tag: village

From Civil Rights to The Who: A Look at Wedgewood Village Amusement Park

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 […]

The Mid-Century Modern Playground

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 […]