Oklahoma Centennial Bench

Oklahoma's history from 1907 through 2007 is portrayed as a story of resilience, with three major setbacks followed by recovery: the crash of 29, the Dirty Thirties, and the bombing of the Murrah Building. These events are presented as tests that revealed the toughness and stubborn endurance of Oklahomans, who faced lost money, jobs, food, drought, devastation, and the loss of one hundred and sixty eight lives yet continued rebuilding and persevering. The design by metal artist James Murr and his wife Rose reflects this idea of a people of steel who keep going and show the rest of the country that Oklahoma is here to stay.

Ponca City, Oklahoma · United States