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McClure's Flowers has been located on Route 66 in Bethany since 1966.

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The Lake Overholser Bridge was built in 1925 as part of Oklahoma State Highway 3. In 1926, the bridge was chosen as a part of the newly established US Route 66. It remained a part of Route 66 until 1958, when is was determined that the bridge could…

This is a recording of a Radio Program found in the Archives. Our version was recorded on a wire recording with nothing but the title presented. CBS Is There was a radio docu-drama series that presented historic events as current newscasts which ran…

This is a recording of a Radio Program found in the Archives. Our version was recorded on a wire recording with nothing but the title presented.  CBS Is There was a radio docu-drama series that presented historic events as current newscasts which…

Written By Henry Denker, The Greatest Story Ever Told was a weekly radio program that aired on The American Broadcasting Company from Jan. 26, 1947 to Dec. 30, 1956. The Prodigal Son was the third episode aired, on Feb. 9, 1947. It was, however…

Written By Henry Denker, The Greatest Story Ever Told was a weekly radio program that aired on The American Broadcasting Company from Jan. 26, 1947 to Dec. 30, 1956. The Soldier's Servant was the senteenth episode aired, on May 18, 1947. It was,…

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This is an image of the Bresee Building on Southern Nazarene University Campus taken during the yearly Christmas Tree Lighting event sponsored by the Bethany Improvement Foundation. This was taken during the 2021 event.

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A photo of the Bethany Law Center Building. The building dates back to 1922, when it was built to house the Farmers State Bank. In 2011, the building was purchased and converted into the Bethany Law Center Offices. The original structure and vault…

Bethany College Dorm Ready for First Tenants- Oklahoma City Times 08-23-1956 reduced.pdf
Newspaper Article from the Oklahoma City Times talking about the rerouting of Route 66 along 39th Expressway in Bethany. Also, a newspaper article about the building of Chapman Dorms of the campus of Bethany Nazarene College.

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This mural was created in 2010 as part of the Centennial Celebration for the City of Bethany. It is part of an ongoing mural project run by the Bethany Improvement Foundation. This mural was painted by Dr. Bob Palmer with the assistance of students…
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