Woolaroc

by Michelle M. Martin

Overview

Nestled in the rough and tumble Osage Hills of northeast Oklahoma, Woolaroc is a place of magic. The sound the wind makes whistling through the blackjack oaks, the water lapping against the shores of Clyde Lake, and the thundering hooves of a herd of American bison create a symphony of nature on the more than 3,600 acres that make up Woolaroc. The woods, lakes, and rocks of this region inspired oil magnate Frank Phillips, the founder of Phillips Petroleum, to build a rustic lodge getaway for his family in 1925. Away from the boardrooms of New York City and the more refined atmosphere of his grand home in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, Phillips could unwind and relax. Entertaining family, friends, business associates, and dignitaries at the lodge at Woolaroc was one of Phillips's favorite things to do when he was not working. Today, Woolaroc is home to one of the nation's finest collections of Western art and attracts visitors the world over. The spirit of the Oklahoma oilmen and pioneers that made the state great is alive and well in Woolaroc.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781467110471
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	08/19/2013
Series:	Images of America Series
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	6.40(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Michelle M. Martin is a historian, photographer, and multimedia producer who seeks to preserve the rich tapestry of the American historical narrative. Communicating history is one of her greatest passions.

Table of Contents

Foreword 6

Acknowledgments 7

Introduction 8

1 A Lodge in the Osage Hills 9

2 The Woolaroc Takes Flight 41

3 The Hangar that Became a Museum 49

4 The Rolling Osage Hills 69

5 Entertaining Phillips Style 93

6 A Reunion Like No Other 113