The Story Continues

The Story Of  Sapulpa & Route 66  by Kirby Lee Davis is the second book in The Great Beckoning series and published by Sapulpa Historical Society. This continues where book one left off as we follow the development of Sapulpa and the emergence of Route 66, well into the twentieth century.

Route 66 had investments from 1909 and was finally completed in 1928. It stretches from east to west, passing through Sapulpa.

We see the development of roads, going from mud to concrete, tarmac and hard core. The harder your road surface, the more affluent the area.

During the early twentieth century, we witnessed World War I. Following its’ end, over eight million people travelled westwards in search of new opportunities.

As Sapulpa developed, more businesses, diners and festivals sprang up – including a car and a Christmas festival.

Part of the book is devoted to notable residents or visitors to Sapulpa.

I really enjoyed the inclusion of many photographs.

Kirby Lee Davis has produced another entertaining and educating book about the birth of Route 66 and its’ effect on the town of Sapulpa. I really enjoyed it.

I received a free copy from the author. A favourable review was not required. All opinions are my own.

JULIA WILSON