HISTORIC GUTHRIE
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Guthrie was born on April 22, 1889. That was the day of the great land run to
claim the unassigned lands of the Oklahoma Territory. It was designated as
the First Capital of Oklahoma in 1904 and became the center of government
for the Territory, and later for the state of Oklahoma. In 1910, however, the
thriving young town, with well over 10,000 people was a victim of politics.
The state seal was removed in the dead of night, and transported south to
Oklahoma City which has remained the Capital of the State, while Guthrie,
overnight, became a sleepy country town.
Today, Guthrie stands as a monument to the extraordinary architecture and
artistic vision that was a part of it's original plan to be the capital. Residential
and commercial zoning exist side by side in the Historic District and the
city is a prime destination for tourists from all over the world on any given
day. The quaint streets once again bustle with activity and commerce.
Guthrie has been the recipient of numerous awards and designations over
the years. It is listed as the largest contiguous Historic District on the
National Register of Historic Places, was designated as one of the National
Trust's Dozen Distinctive Destinations in 2004 and is A National Historic
Landmark. Several notable movies have been shot in the Historic District
and Guthrie has been featured on many TV
programs and in numerous magazine and
newspaper articles focusing on
notable historic towns.
claim the unassigned lands of the Oklahoma Territory. It was designated as
the First Capital of Oklahoma in 1904 and became the center of government
for the Territory, and later for the state of Oklahoma. In 1910, however, the
thriving young town, with well over 10,000 people was a victim of politics.
The state seal was removed in the dead of night, and transported south to
Oklahoma City which has remained the Capital of the State, while Guthrie,
overnight, became a sleepy country town.
Today, Guthrie stands as a monument to the extraordinary architecture and
artistic vision that was a part of it's original plan to be the capital. Residential
and commercial zoning exist side by side in the Historic District and the
city is a prime destination for tourists from all over the world on any given
day. The quaint streets once again bustle with activity and commerce.
Guthrie has been the recipient of numerous awards and designations over
the years. It is listed as the largest contiguous Historic District on the
National Register of Historic Places, was designated as one of the National
Trust's Dozen Distinctive Destinations in 2004 and is A National Historic
Landmark. Several notable movies have been shot in the Historic District
and Guthrie has been featured on many TV
programs and in numerous magazine and
newspaper articles focusing on
notable historic towns.
| The Carnegie Library and Oklahoma Territorial Museum |
Oklahoma Avenue in the '89er Day Celebration parade.
| The State Capital Publishing Museum |
The Gaffney Building
Harrison Avenue
Facades
Facades
