The University of Oklahoma's Western History Collections is one of the largest and most complete assemblages of materials on the American West. 65,000 books and thousands of additional items such as manuscripts, periodicals, microfilm, photographs,maps, oral histories and artifacts are available for research. The collections contain an abundance of materials documenting the socio-economic development of the western frontier.
Built in 1929 for the new "talking pictures," the Grand Dame of the city is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the Oklahoma List of Historic sites. The elegant Spanish Gothic theatre annually attracts some 20,000
Norman, OK TheatresThe University of Oklahoma's Western History Collections is one of the largest and most complete assemblages of materials on the American West. 65,000
Norman, OK MuseumsThis gracious Queen Anne style house, built in 1900, was purchased by the city of Norman in 1971. Focusing on the history of Cleveland County from the Land Run of 1889 to Statehood in 1907, the house was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.
Norman, OK Museums
TRIBES GALLERY
"Southern Arapaho" (pictured), is one of many magnificent painting by Mirac Creepingbear available at Tribes Gallery, also representing many of Oklahoma's renowned and accomplished Native American Artists.
Norman, OK Arts
Boomer Lake is quickly returning to favored status with locals and visitors alike. After undergoing a major "overhaul" by the...
Pioneer life in the Cimarron Valley....
Restored circa 1898 barn; winner of a national preservation award. National Historic Register. Gift shop. ...
Boley's school system was begun in 1909, and the existing school was built in 1930s. ...