Isn’t it fun to look at old family photos and remember the good ol’ days? Well, we went hunting for those Oklahoma yesteryear photos and found some pretty cool ones. Enjoy these 8 nostalgic places that are no longer around in Oklahoma but still in our hearts:
- Bell’s Amusement Park: Tulsa
Facebook//TheTulsaYesteryears Built in 1951 at the Tulsa Expo Square, Bells Amusement Park closed in 2006 due to the city not renewing their lease. Remember the wooden roller coaster, Zingo?
- Eagle Park: Cache
Flickr/frankieleon Those who grew up with memories of Cache Creek and Eagle Park will remember this sign. There were rides, miniature golf, bumper cars, a skating rink, a reptile house with even alligators, and a little rodeo.
- Skyline Amusement Park: Jenks
Facebook/TheTulsaYesteryears Skyline was owned by F. H. “Red” Cox and operated during the 50s and 60s until it was bought by Farris Saffa in ‘69 when it became Indian Nations Park. It is currently Five Oaks Ranch.
- Metro Diner: Tulsa
Facebook/TheTulsaYesteryears The Metro Diner was west of Skelly Stadium in Tulsa before they tore it down. Do you remember the yummy brown gravy and milkshakes?
- Blockbuster Movie Stores: Statewide
Flickr/Nicholas Eckhart Remember how nice it was to be able to walk into a video store and choose from 1,000’s of movies? Well, that seems to be a thing of the past. Welcome to the world of Redbox and On Demand.
- May Brothers Apparel for Men & Boys: Bartlesville
Flickr/Tom Baddley The May’s family were the first tenants in the Johnstone building in 1910 and the only tenant in that room until 2008, when May Brothers closed.
- Bee Line Bowl: Okmulgee
Flickr/Tom Baddley This bowling alley once was located east of Hwy 75 in Okmulgee. It was a favorite local hangout for many teens and families.
- Piccadilly Cafeteria: Multiple Locations Statewide
Facebook/Piccadilly-Cafeteria Piccadilly Cafeteria was a great place to catch a homestyle meal when you were in a hurry.
Do you have any memories to share about any of these places?
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Built in 1951 at the Tulsa Expo Square, Bells Amusement Park closed in 2006 due to the city not renewing their lease. Remember the wooden roller coaster, Zingo?
Flickr/frankieleon
Those who grew up with memories of Cache Creek and Eagle Park will remember this sign. There were rides, miniature golf, bumper cars, a skating rink, a reptile house with even alligators, and a little rodeo.
Facebook/TheTulsaYesteryears
Skyline was owned by F. H. “Red” Cox and operated during the 50s and 60s until it was bought by Farris Saffa in ‘69 when it became Indian Nations Park. It is currently Five Oaks Ranch.
The Metro Diner was west of Skelly Stadium in Tulsa before they tore it down. Do you remember the yummy brown gravy and milkshakes?
Flickr/Nicholas Eckhart
Remember how nice it was to be able to walk into a video store and choose from 1,000’s of movies? Well, that seems to be a thing of the past. Welcome to the world of Redbox and On Demand.
Flickr/Tom Baddley
The May’s family were the first tenants in the Johnstone building in 1910 and the only tenant in that room until 2008, when May Brothers closed.
This bowling alley once was located east of Hwy 75 in Okmulgee. It was a favorite local hangout for many teens and families.
Facebook/Piccadilly-Cafeteria
Piccadilly Cafeteria was a great place to catch a homestyle meal when you were in a hurry.
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