tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31117373.post4799067737982871192..comments2024-03-20T05:28:18.440-05:00Comments on Doug Dawgz Blog: Historic Capitol HlllDoug Dawghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14287287108412180656noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31117373.post-8828911227994448872018-03-09T15:10:17.021-06:002018-03-09T15:10:17.021-06:00Thanks, Lou. Sorry that I can't help with your...Thanks, Lou. Sorry that I can't help with your question.Doug Dawghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14287287108412180656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31117373.post-57604542647429267062017-06-02T03:23:05.026-05:002017-06-02T03:23:05.026-05:002 Jun 2017
Does anyone recall a record store (pos...2 Jun 2017<br /><br />Does anyone recall a record store (possibly the one referenced in "T said. . " comments:<br /><br />"easey's Drugs was on the NE corner of Commerce and Robinson. Next to the drug store was an army surplus and down a couple doors was a record store which was across from KLPR and the Beacon."<br /><br />The store was near the Beacon building but it seems like it was a street south perhaps. It seems like it was off of an alleyway or you had to go through and enclosed walkway to get there. It would have been open from the mid 50's to around 69 or 70 and may have been called "Philllips record store" or something simular? <br /><br />My mother had introduced me to the place about 1970, and I recall buying my first record album there. . .<br /><br />Anyone?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04728543112718694603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31117373.post-62195835583813887192016-09-03T20:55:37.678-05:002016-09-03T20:55:37.678-05:00Did any early pictures of Capitol Hill Methodist C...Did any early pictures of Capitol Hill Methodist Church come? I see a blogger by name of Scravens was asking, and you said you'd post. I am writing a book that includes one of its early pastors, and I would love to see what the church looked like in say, 1940. <br /><br />Thank you!<br /><br />VickiAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11382156074234600792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31117373.post-44850526122613704242015-08-24T22:45:23.909-05:002015-08-24T22:45:23.909-05:00James did you know any of the Smith's that liv...James did you know any of the Smith's that lived in Gander Flats...Oley, Opal, Lucille, Bertha, Joyce or Arley? There were others but these were my immediate family. I understand that Gander Flats was very poor area and a rough area. A lot of little dirt floor shacks. <br /><br />Thanks for your comments<br /><br />DotAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31117373.post-36356523601773659682015-03-20T10:51:36.465-05:002015-03-20T10:51:36.465-05:00I worked for TP machine and too, and used to eat l...I worked for TP machine and too, and used to eat lunch at EL Charitos on robinson every friady for years! I loved that food! <br />Earlyier in my life i had worked for the DR.Pepper bottling co,on walker ,south of i -40 . There was a mexican resturant down the street to the east,we ate supper there alot ! It was about two blocks east of walker ! Marknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31117373.post-42397088077166768782014-06-26T09:53:15.551-05:002014-06-26T09:53:15.551-05:00I was raised in an area called the Gander Flats, s...I was raised in an area called the Gander Flats, some call the Shidler School area. It is never mentioned much in the Oklahoma City history. It borders SE 15th South, Byers West, High East. The train tracks north. I remember when I was a kid in the 40's the whole neighborhood was flooded. I don't know if we were part of Capitol Hill, but I went to Jr High and Sr High at Capitol Hill.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09355028865078789707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31117373.post-2974356376901177642014-04-18T10:00:41.431-05:002014-04-18T10:00:41.431-05:00I can't believe how the years and time change ...I can't believe how the years and time change things.I was born at the old capitol hill hospital Aug 12th 1945.then surrounded by beautiful trees and grass.sure brings back lots of childhood memories of the capital hill area.Roy L. Parkerson Oklahoma city OK.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07959922255716932144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31117373.post-48652776125074634332014-01-05T22:55:02.509-06:002014-01-05T22:55:02.509-06:00Joe Spence said...
I moved to Capitol Hill in 1951...Joe Spence said...<br />I moved to Capitol Hill in 1951 at the age of 13, and began singing on country music radio station KLPR at SW 25 and Robinson above the Capital Hill Beacon owned by Jack Beasley. Wanda Jackson, Norma Jean Beasler , myself and others would<br /> sing live for 15 minutes about every other week.<br />Cousin Jay Davis would spend the records for 45 minutes and young girls would write in requesting songs and asking for photos. I remember country star Hank Thompson would<br />come to the studio and sing for us.JOE SPENCEnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31117373.post-5967679304078575962013-11-17T09:19:09.163-06:002013-11-17T09:19:09.163-06:00The three photos you have titled Hunter Funeral ho...The three photos you have titled Hunter Funeral home have me curious. My grandma said that the multi story building was Doctors General Hospital where she delivered 5 of her 6 children. Can you confirm?<br /><br />Lisa Windle-Westbrook<br />2inoklahoma@cox.net2inoklahomahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11722702634644254701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31117373.post-90106775614491939062013-10-20T09:51:03.491-05:002013-10-20T09:51:03.491-05:00Thanks, Scravens. If you'd care to take a pict...Thanks, Scravens. If you'd care to take a picture of the plates and email it to me, I'll be glad to post it in the article, with credit to you. loudenbk@swbell.netDoug Dawghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14287287108412180656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31117373.post-54944377889088431822013-10-19T20:14:11.085-05:002013-10-19T20:14:11.085-05:00Doug, I know it wasn't not intentional. I was...Doug, I know it wasn't not intentional. I was just surfing and noticed the only pics on line of Capitol Hill Methodist were after 1974. The church was one of the first in CH and I think began as a wooden building. I know there was a brick building to the west of the now standing sanctuary that as maybe built around 1907. I don't have any pictures of the church besides my plates I own. But it was definitely a big part of the Capitol Hill district.Scravenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04105902720534535852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31117373.post-4009832163897126562013-10-07T18:08:56.074-05:002013-10-07T18:08:56.074-05:00Sorry that the church was not included. It was not...Sorry that the church was not included. It was not intentional.Doug Dawghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14287287108412180656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31117373.post-19942670003060394702013-10-04T21:47:43.090-05:002013-10-04T21:47:43.090-05:00I notice you have no pictures of Capitol Hill Meth...I notice you have no pictures of Capitol Hill Methodist Church.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31117373.post-88945413401059077672013-08-17T21:27:40.635-05:002013-08-17T21:27:40.635-05:00Thanks, Pete. Hope to see you again soon.Thanks, Pete. Hope to see you again soon.Doug Dawghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14287287108412180656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31117373.post-54151457954832978952013-08-17T21:08:01.642-05:002013-08-17T21:08:01.642-05:00Doug: I lived in south OKC from 1941 til now &...Doug: I lived in south OKC from 1941 til now & believe Capitol Hill is a community as opposed to a street or neighborhood. Southsiders did not identify with a particular real estate subdivision, like Mesta Park, Crown Heights, Linwood, Gatewood, etc. If you lived south of the river you lived in Capitol Hill. Good example is when CH Baptist church moved from Commerce & Harvey to sw 134 & Western they kept the same name. Great source of historical material on CH is the CH Beacon. David Sellers the owner is generous with his knowledge & printed materials. I think the pic you identified as CH Jr. High, now CH Elementary was originally CH High School. The old Brown's building is owned by the Community Action Agency - they also own the old Penney's building. The old Langston's & Katz drug buildings are owned by OCCC & they are developing a satellite operation there. I could go on forever but need to stop here. Call me one of these days - I host a lunch almost every Friday in the back room @ the Grill on the Hill across the street from the old Brown's store. Place is full of old CH memorabilia.Pete Whitenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31117373.post-13493201519377155382013-07-17T20:35:28.172-05:002013-07-17T20:35:28.172-05:00Here is a collage of Oklahoman images relating to ...Here is a collage of <i>Oklahoman</i> images relating to Harlow Gers: <a href="http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a49/DougLoudenback/capitolhill/gers_harlow_zps5efbc33e.jpg?t=1374110908" rel="nofollow"><i>Oklahoman</i> images</a>.Doug Dawghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14287287108412180656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31117373.post-49566559895170378642013-07-17T04:50:04.853-05:002013-07-17T04:50:04.853-05:00I'll have a graphic image for you shortly, sho...I'll have a graphic image for you shortly, showing a few images of your grandfather and some of his kids, as shown in the Oklahoman.Doug Dawghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14287287108412180656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31117373.post-13027005205893936392013-07-17T04:46:39.581-05:002013-07-17T04:46:39.581-05:00Stephanie, this is what I've come up with abou...Stephanie, this is what I've come up with about your grandfather and grandmother:<br /><br />About Harlow Gers, Sr. <br /><br />Researching the <i>Oklahoman</i> archives reflects the following:<br /><br />Harlow owned and operated West Side Grocery at 547 SW 27th from at least May 1931 through at least February 1956. During this time, he was married to Nevada, but they apparently divorced before their respective deaths. Harlow died May 5, 1983, and his surviving spouse's name was shown as Lola in the <i>Oklahoman</i> obituary. Nevada died June 20, 1986, but her obit is not shown with a surviving spouse. Nevada and Harlow were the parents of 5 children, a daughter, Jeaneen, and 4 sons, Chris, Aldy, Harlow, Jr., and Jack. A 5/10/1938 article located their home at 529 SW 30th Street.<br /><br />Most of the <i>Oklahoman</i> articles focus on Harlow during his 20-year tenure as one of the ward 4 Oklahoma City Council members. Several others identify "Mrs. Harlow Gers" as being involved with numerous social and philanthropic activities centered in the Capitol Hill area, but nothing more is said about her.<br /><br />Personally, Harlow was very much involved in baseball and golf. As to Capitol Hill, he was involved with Capitol Hill's chamber of commerce (or by other names) beginning at least by 1932, and was president of the Capitol Hill chamber in 1942.<br /><br />As for Harlow, <i>Oklahoman</i> articles reflect that, beyond his ownership in the West Side Grocery, he was a 5-term Oklahoma City Council member from ward 4 — spanning 20 years (1935-1955). <br /><br />Sad to say, but by 1956, Gers fell on hard times, and he and his wife filed separate bankruptcy petitions in that year. <i>Oklahoman</i> reports aren't thorough, but one report states Harlow's principal assets as Gers Barbeque Cafeteria, 4506 S. Shields; West Side Grocery, 547 SW 27th. <br /><br />A July 14, 1963, <i>Oklahoman</i> obituary about Harlow's father, John, said that Harlow's address was then shown as 6739 NW 8th Street.Doug Dawghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14287287108412180656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31117373.post-81136380348127278782013-07-16T00:47:29.694-05:002013-07-16T00:47:29.694-05:00Stephanie, I'm researching the Oklahoman's...Stephanie, I'm researching the Oklahoman's archives for a reply. It might be a day or 2 before I'm done. I can easily say at this point that some good info is forthcoming.Doug Dawghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14287287108412180656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31117373.post-76147859033623420112013-07-12T18:12:24.591-05:002013-07-12T18:12:24.591-05:00My grandfather, Harlow Gers, deceased, was city co...My grandfather, Harlow Gers, deceased, was city councelman for 30 years in Capitol Hill. He also owned a grocery store. I am trying to gather info about that area. He and my grandmother owned a huge home in this area as well. Do you have any information that would be helpful to me??<br />Stephanie Melton<br />Weddinglady@pldi.netAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31117373.post-45417606974255925152011-12-23T09:46:38.192-06:002011-12-23T09:46:38.192-06:00My dad managed the Western Auto at 2730 S. Robinso...My dad managed the Western Auto at 2730 S. Robinson for a couple years. I was in 3rd grade at the time and helped out on Saturdays with assembling bikes, trikes, mowers, etc. He paid me 5 cents per unit I assembled plus extra for sweeping, cleaning, and light stocking. I would try to get at least 50 cents so I could get Necco wafers and an icee at the local convenience store. I was also intrigued by the memory dialer the phone system had even though it was in the early 70's. It was a plastic card system with holes punched out for the digit. So a card had at least 7 lines of holes punched out. It was mainly for calling in credit cards and such but dad had made up cards for the family members. Those days down in Capitol Hill were great.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31117373.post-1536959005992368282011-11-28T16:56:36.732-06:002011-11-28T16:56:36.732-06:00I, too, spent much of my early years living and sc...I, too, spent much of my early years living and schooling in Capitol Hill (jr. high, sr. high and Lee School where we recently celebrated the 100th anniversary).<br />However, before my stepfather passed away in 2008 he showed me his birth certificate and the house where he was born. It was just off south Walker on 28th, just behind Jude and Jody's Furniture. In 1919, 28th street was called "F" street which we presumed alphbetical names, beginning with "A" street just as you crossed the river and continuing. He lived in that house for several years before his family became share croppers up and down the trail from Capitol Hill to North Texas. Any info on these original street names might be interesting.Pop Pop & GramaLynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04635329643029102926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31117373.post-4649513804683045622011-07-19T03:34:25.872-05:002011-07-19T03:34:25.872-05:00At 3501 S. robinson in the late fiftys and early s...At 3501 S. robinson in the late fiftys and early sixties was a cafe and drive in called brenda burger, across the street from the el palacio, i also remember the restuarant as the el charrito, from living on that corner as a young boy. My grandparents owned brenda burger which was named for my mom. Directly to the south of us was Deans car lot, my sister and i would help him lock the cars up at night. The cafe building still stands to day but was turned into a bar many years ago, which has had several names. Right behind the building on the vacant lot sat two mobile homes, ours and my grandmothers. a t-shirt print shop sat behiind our lot to the west, my sister and i used to bring home t-shirts with mistakes printed on them that they threw away. right down the street was capitol hill monument company. A park was directly across Robinson from us. My sister and i attended Lee elementary while living there.<br /><br />I agree that a book needs to be done on capitol hill as well.Darrell Longnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31117373.post-7001209553798414282011-03-08T17:58:38.915-06:002011-03-08T17:58:38.915-06:00Hi, Zena,
I wish I could help but I have no knowl...Hi, Zena,<br /><br />I wish I could help but I have no knowledge about the things you're asking about nor do I know anyone who does.Doug Dawghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14287287108412180656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31117373.post-83076582449525243282011-03-08T16:57:47.360-06:002011-03-08T16:57:47.360-06:00Hi. I've been living here for many years and a...Hi. I've been living here for many years and am seeing and experiencing so many strange things and beings, I've been researching like mad. <br />I heard about Puckett's ghost caught on video and forgot about it long time, but went back last night to watch it again and realized that parking lot is less than half a block away from me.<br />I've been thinking these folks I've been catching with photos were not ghosts but ETs or UFO folks as they morph into beings and folks like Jesus and some of the demi-gods that people hear about in mythology. <br />But to find out if these are ghostly beings, I thought I better research some of the history of Capitol Hill. <br />Have any ideas where I can find some history about this place goes further than the city they built?<br />I'm wondering if this could have been a graveyard for Indians perhaps. <br />Have any thoughts on that? I would greatly appreciate that. <br />If you want to see what I've been catching on photos, I have a page on WebShots.com/Democratbrat<br />and here is my link/http://community.webshots.com/user/Democratbrat<br />I'm gonna add u to my 'follow' button if u don't mind. <br />Have a great day!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06227051499000939578noreply@blogger.com