Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Blackwell's Top of Oklahoma Museum, once known as the Electric Park Pavilion, has been lit again after decades of darkness."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Above: The concession stand has been adapted to the period theme as much as possible."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "A Mediterranean garden decorating scheme made going to the theater an experience beyond what was on the stage."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "A 1950s-style plastic marquee with neon was replaced by a replica of the original marquee, which was erected in 1927."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "The discovery of this poster in the theater indicated the movie must have played there at one time. It now decorates the theater lobby."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Officials will formally open the Thorn Apple Valley meat plant in Ponca City during ceremonies today."

Photograph of the exterior of the Ponca Theatre.

Photograph of the exterior of the Ponca Theatre.

Photograph of the Pioneer Woman Statue.

Photograph of a scene at the American Legion Children's Home.

Photograph of a scene at the American Legion Children's Home.

Photograph of the exterior of the Ponca Theatre.

Photograph of a scene at the American Legion Children's Home.

Photograph of a scene at the American Legion Children's Home.

Photograph of the exterior of the Ponca Theatre.

Photograph of the Pioneer Woman Statue.

Photograph of the exterior of the Ponca Theatre.

Article describes the contention that occurred between Cherokee leaders, the U.S. government, and speculating homesteaders in the Cherokee Outlet over the designation of county seats. Karen Dye explores how land allotments given to seventy Cherokee citizens were coveted and disputed during the territorial period of Oklahoma's history.

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Jo Ann Muchmore brought a career in arts management home to Ponca City just in time for the rebirth of the Poncan Theatre."

Photograph of a scene at the American Legion Children's Home.

Photograph of the exterior of the Ponca Theatre.

Photograph of a scene at the American Legion Children's Home.

Photograph of a scene at the American Legion Children's Home.

Photograph of the exterior of the Ponca Theatre.