http://cherokeestripmuseum.forumotion.com/railroad-history-f7/-t1.htm Tue, 15 Sep 2009 05:55:17 GMT 10 http://illiweb.com/fa/empty.gif http://cherokeestripmuseum.forumotion.com/railroad-history-f7/-t1.htm http://cherokeestripmuseum.forumotion.com/railroad-history-f7/first-car-owner-t126.htm bluebird Then there was the car . First one owned by William Rowan 1902. bluebird Railroad History Tue, 15 Sep 2009 05:55:17 GMT http://cherokeestripmuseum.forumotion.com/railroad-history-f7/first-car-owner-t126.htm#226 http://cherokeestripmuseum.forumotion.com/railroad-history-f7/first-car-owner-t126.htm http://cherokeestripmuseum.forumotion.com/railroad-history-f7/which-came-first-the-road-or-the-car-t101.htm bluebird For the automobile to become an accepted measure of travel, it was necessary to have roads become hard surfaced and wide enough for two vehicles to pass on each side. Road building in Oklahoma began in earnest in the 1920s with many state highways being paved. Route 66 became famous as a cross-country highway. However, United States Highway 77 is important to Newkirk, as it is Newkirk’s Main Street. The route of U.S. 77 emerged prior to statehood. Perhaps a trail made by Native American ... Railroad History Sat, 08 Aug 2009 02:05:23 GMT http://cherokeestripmuseum.forumotion.com/railroad-history-f7/which-came-first-the-road-or-the-car-t101.htm#187 http://cherokeestripmuseum.forumotion.com/railroad-history-f7/which-came-first-the-road-or-the-car-t101.htm http://cherokeestripmuseum.forumotion.com/railroad-history-f7/doodlebug-trains-t82.htm bluebird There was smaller engines called doodlebugs.They pulled one car for the engineer and passengers and cargo which also had mail. Sometimes there was two cars.The smaller trains crossed the nation with the Doodlebugs.Santa Fe used them for 48 years and 1934 was year of most use. They stopped using them in 1967. One route during early 1930's started in Arkansas City and went south to newkirk and then southeast through country club lake on through other towns to Shawnee,Oklahoma. Intersected in ... Railroad History Sat, 25 Jul 2009 18:42:49 GMT http://cherokeestripmuseum.forumotion.com/railroad-history-f7/doodlebug-trains-t82.htm#162 http://cherokeestripmuseum.forumotion.com/railroad-history-f7/doodlebug-trains-t82.htm http://cherokeestripmuseum.forumotion.com/railroad-history-f7/harvey-house-t12.htm Admin Fred Harvey started one of his Harvey Houses at the Arkansas City AT&SF depot. Railroad History Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:06:47 GMT http://cherokeestripmuseum.forumotion.com/railroad-history-f7/harvey-house-t12.htm#12 http://cherokeestripmuseum.forumotion.com/railroad-history-f7/harvey-house-t12.htm http://cherokeestripmuseum.forumotion.com/railroad-history-f7/the-midland-valley-railroad-t11.htm Admin The Midland Valley Railroad was started in Arkansas City in 1906. The city also gave them $20,000 in bonds to come. Its depot was located on 3rd street south of Madison Avenue. Railroad History Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:05:50 GMT http://cherokeestripmuseum.forumotion.com/railroad-history-f7/the-midland-valley-railroad-t11.htm#11 http://cherokeestripmuseum.forumotion.com/railroad-history-f7/the-midland-valley-railroad-t11.htm http://cherokeestripmuseum.forumotion.com/railroad-history-f7/the-missouri-pacific-t10.htm Admin The Missouri Pacific was started in 1896 in Arkansas City. The city provided the railroad with $20,000 in bonds to bring it to Arkansas City. Railroad History Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:04:43 GMT http://cherokeestripmuseum.forumotion.com/railroad-history-f7/the-missouri-pacific-t10.htm#10 http://cherokeestripmuseum.forumotion.com/railroad-history-f7/the-missouri-pacific-t10.htm http://cherokeestripmuseum.forumotion.com/railroad-history-f7/the-kansas-southwestern-railway-t9.htm Admin The Kansas Southwestern Railway was known as whe KSW and was only a 60 mile line. It ran from Arkansas City to Anthony. It started in 1901 and became part of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe later. Railroad History Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:03:32 GMT http://cherokeestripmuseum.forumotion.com/railroad-history-f7/the-kansas-southwestern-railway-t9.htm#9 http://cherokeestripmuseum.forumotion.com/railroad-history-f7/the-kansas-southwestern-railway-t9.htm http://cherokeestripmuseum.forumotion.com/railroad-history-f7/atchison-topeka-santa-fe-railroad-t8.htm Admin The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe was Arkansas City's first railroad. The tracks were laid December 31, 1879. The depot was at 5th Avenue and D street. The Depot had sleeping rooms and a Harvey House. Railroad History Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:02:04 GMT http://cherokeestripmuseum.forumotion.com/railroad-history-f7/atchison-topeka-santa-fe-railroad-t8.htm#8 http://cherokeestripmuseum.forumotion.com/railroad-history-f7/atchison-topeka-santa-fe-railroad-t8.htm