Sand Springs, Oklahoma

One man�s dream burst into reality as Sand Springs,Oklahoma, became the �industrial center of thesouthwest� in the early twentieth century. Self-mademillionaire Charles Page recognized opportunity and quickly bought Native American land allotments as they became available for sale, setting about his vision of creating a planned community for thousands of workers. From feverish growth and economic prosperity to violent labor unrest and race riots, Sand Springs exemplifies the opportunities a...