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Collings Castle

March 14, 201027 comments | City/Town: •

Collings Castle located in Turner Falls park , Davis, OK isn’t completely abandoned and is relatively easy to access. It is a definitely a sight to see. The Castle was built from native brick...

Washington Separate School of Stillwater (FOR SALE) - https://abandonedok.com/washington-school-stillwater/ (👈CLICK TO SEE FULL ARTICLE AND PICTURE GALLERY, FREE!) From 1900 to 1938 African American students living in the Stillwater community could only attend up to eighth grade locally. With no separate high school, they would have to move to Oklahoma City, Norman, Guthrie, Tulsa, or Langston. That was until 1938 when the African American citizens of Stillwater rejoiced at the news that a new separate high school would be... REST OF ARTICLE AT LINK BELOW! https://AbandonedOK.com #history #oklahoma #abandonedoklahoma #abandonedok #abandonedplaces #abandonedschool #abandonedschools
Hissom Memorial Center (DEMOLISHED) - AbandonedOK.com/hissom-memorial-center/ (👈CLICK TO SEE FULL HISTORY/PHOTOS) In the 1950s Oklahoma's mental health facilities Enid and Pauls Valley State Schools were suffering from severe overcrowding. In addition, they both were decades old, built around statehood. A children's facility was needed to provide modern care and comfort and building such a facility became a priority for Governors Raymond Gary and J. Howard Edmondson. Only a million dollars was approved for a new state school in 1958 but Person Woodall, chairman of the Mental Health Board estimated the new school would cost more around seven million dollars....READ FULL STORY BELOW AbandonedOK.com #history #oklahoma #abandonedoklahoma #abandonedok #abandonedplaces #abandoned #demolition #abandonedstatehospital #abandonedhospital
Del Camino Motel (DEMOLISHED) - AbandonedOK.com/del-camino-motel/ (👈CLICK TO SEE FULL HISTORY AND PICTURES) The Del Camino Motel or when it first got its start around 1950 as the Del Camino Courts located in Woodward, Oklahoma was one of the most interesting examples of a motel that we had ever seen. Reminding us of the Rio Siesta Motel with its Texas-style design. The motel was furnished with Franciscan furniture, tile baths, carpeted floors, panel ray heating, and electric blankets. It was owned by the wonderful Ogden family who poured their heart and soul into the business for ten years....READ MORE BELOW AbandonedOK.com #traveloklahoma #abandoned #abandonedplaces #abandonedok #abandonedoklahoma #oklahoma #history
First National Bank of Skiatook (UNDER RENOVATION) - https://abandonedok.com/first-national-bank-skiatook/ By the summertime Will Rogers, H.C. Cleveland, W.C. Brown, B.C. Lynch and Adrian Houck got approval on their application to organize the First National Bank of Skiatook with a capitalization of $25,000. It would be the successor to The Skiatook Bank which was liquidated but would take a few years to get the ball officially rolling. Come 1911 they would be authorized to commence business under the authority of the Comptroller of the currency. They would finally be able to construct a new institution under the National Charter 9969. An accident and material delays had pushed the construction back by months but the handsome building was finally ready for occupation by January 29, 1912..... READ MORE BELOW https://AbandonedOK.com #traveloklahoma #history #oklahoma #abandonedoklahoma #abandonedok #abandonedplaces #abandoned
Faxon School - AbandonedOK.com/faxon-school/ (👆CLICK TO SEE FULL HISTORY AND PHOTOS) On March 14, 1911, the Faxon Old School House burned to the ground when a fire started from an unknown cause. A new school was constructed of modern stature including a basement to protect from the Midwestern spring storms. Faxon students had quite a hand in basketball and baseball with both boys' and girls' teams. The eight-month accredited school held classes Kindergarten through 12th grade.....READ MORE BELOW AbandonedOK.com #abandonedoklahoma #oklahoma #history #abandoned #abandonedplaces #abandonedok #abandonedschool
During the early 1900s, the St. Louis - San Francisco Railway had made its way through the bustling town of Okmulgee Oklahoma. It was quickly determined that the construction of a Frisco passenger depot was of order during a January council meeting with Mayor Bell and Supt. Tyler of the Frisco...READ MORE BELOW During the early 1900s, the St. Louis - San Francisco Railway had made its way through the bustling town of Okmulgee Oklahoma. It was quickly determined that the construction of a Frisco passenger depot was of order during a January council meeting with Mayor Bell and Supt. Tyler of the Frisco....READ MORE BELOW AbandonedOK.com/maps/ #history #oklahoma #abandonedoklahoma #abandonedok #abandonedplaces #abandoned #traveloklahoma
Tiny Jail Tuesday! Amber Jail AbandonedOK.com/amber-jail/ 👆 (Click Me To See More!) Not much can be found about the Amber tiny calaboose. Unfortunately more history that has been forgotten in our great state. It does exhibit classic signs of being built around 1910 featuring a barrel roll ceiling, one room, and made of concrete. It has one barred window at the back of the cell and states “Records Only” on the cell door. AbandonedOK.com/maps/ #abandonedoklahoma #history #oklahoma #abandonedoklahoma #abandonedok #abandonedplaces #abandoned #tinyjails #calaboose #traveloklahoma
Avon Motel - AbandonedOK.com/avon-motel/ (👈CLICK TO SEE FULL HISTORY AND PHOTOS) Avon Motel has long been a popularly photographed spot in Eastern Oklahoma, located on the western outskirts of Afton, Oklahoma. Built in 1936 by John Foley a prominent businessman in the Ottawa County area. There were seven units on the grounds with carports in between separating the units. The amenities provided at Avon Courts were panel ray heat, air conditioning and ideally located right off of Highway 60....read more below AbandonedOK.com/maps/ #traveloklahoma #history #oklahoma #abandonedoklahoma #abandonedok #abandonedplaces #abandoned
Tiger King Park - AbandonedOK.com/tiger-king-park/ (👆Click to See Full History and Photo Gallery!) What has now become known as the ‘Tiger King Park’ dates back to 1999 when it was established in rural Oklahoma as the Garold Wayne Exotic Animal Memorial Park. The park was started by Joseph Maldonado-Passage (Schreibvogel), better known as Joe Exotic, and named the park after his late brother.......READ MORE BELOW! https://AbandonedOK.com Buy one of our 8 books! - https://AbandonedAtlas.com/shop/ #traveloklahoma #history #oklahoma #abandonedoklahoma #abandonedok #abandonedplaces #abandoned #tigerking #tigerking🐯 #tigerkingnetflix

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