Just six miles from the Clock Inn Motel featured yesterday was the entrance to the Turner Turnpike, which connects the two largest cities in Oklahoma, those being Tulsa and Oklahoma City.

The description states:
MAIN ENTRANCE TO TURNER TURNPIKE
This 88-mile turnpike running directly between Oklahoma City and Tulsa was opened to traffic in 1957, and connects with the Will Rogers Turnpike at Tulsa which extends into Joplin, Missouri.
–Turnpikes are toll roads which use the charges from travelers to pay for maintenance and construction of the road. In Oklahoma, this road has been fully paid off, but revenue from the tolls are used to build additional turnpikes elsewhere in the state.
The card likely dates from the 1950s.

This image shows the main road sign, the driveway at the registration lobby, and a typical room for the Clock Inn Motel.

The description states:
Clock Inn Motel
On N.E. Expressway at North Eastern
6 Miles West of Turner Turnpike Gate — U.S. 66
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA
33  Beautiful Units with tile baths, wall-to-wall carpets, vented heat, refrigerated air conditioning, foam rubber mattresses, radios and television. For reservations phone Victor 3-6232 or write P. O. Box 3064, Oklahoma City.
“As we travel through Life
let us Live by the Way”
–As seen by the lower part of the card image, heat was from a wall furnace, common in the 1950s, air conditioning was electric and cooled by compression. The TV below the air conditioner is very modest in size, more commonly seen on kitchen tables or spare rooms than in the main living area.
This card likely dates from the 1950s.

This image shows an unusual subject, a simple but radical curve in a highway in Oklahoma. Because of the greater than 180 degree turn in the road, these features are pretty much universally described as horseshoe curves.

The description states:
HORSESHOE CURVE
This beautiful curve is located on highway 77 in the Arbuckle Mountains near the beautiful Turner Falls recreational area. Also close by is Price Falls.
–The description places this road feature in south central Oklahoma. Turner Falls are not particularly imposing at only 77 feet, but are tied for the highest waterfall in Oklahoma.
This postcard likely dates from the 1960s.

This image shows the Frankoma pottery pattern called “Wagon Wheels”, which is self-explanatory.

The description states:
WAGON WHEELS — Eulogizing the pioneers of the Great Southwest. Many other pieces have cattle brands, horse shoes, etc., as decoration, available in complete table service. Made in Prairie Green, and Desert Gold. Write for free catalog of Frankoma. Visitors always welcome at Factory Display Rooms, open weekdays 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
FRACKOMA POTTERY — Sapulpa, Oklahoma
–The color scheme shown here is obviously Prairie Green. This pattern seems to be more popular than the Westward, and now comes in a larger range of colors.
This image likely dates from the 1960s.

Shown in this image are many of the standard pieces that make up the “Westward” pattern of dinnerware sold at that time by Frankoma Pottery. The pattern refers to the form of the pottery, not the coloring used.

The description states:
WESTWIND — Clean, sweeping lines form this lovely serviceable pattern. Made in Woodland Moss, Peach Glow, and Prairie Green. Write for free catalog of Frankoma. Visitors always welcome at Factory Display Rooms, open weekdays 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
FRANKOMA POTTERY — SAPULPA, OKLAHOMA
–This is an example of the Woodland Moss color scheme. These designs are now widely traded through online selling sites and can be purchased in pieces or collections.
This card likely dates from the 1960s.

This image shows the main building housing the Frankoma Pottery, a business known for it’s locally dug clay products and particularly their dinnerware designs.

The description states:
This is the Home of Frankoma Pottery, designers and manufacturers of Art Pottery, Sculpture, Dinnerware and Ceramic Tile. Write for free catalog.
FRANKOMA POTTERY — Sapulpa, Oklahoma
–The business was established in 1933, and moved to the current location in 1938. This image is clearly from the 1960s as indicated by the parked cars.

This card illustrates another domed building, this time built on the design of R. Buckminster Fuller, who invented the geodesic dome. It was originally the headquarters for the Citizens State Bank when built. It is commonly referred to as the Gold Dome building.

The description states:
CITIZENS STATE BANK
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
This beautiful, modernistic, geodesic dome bank building located at N. W. 23rd and Classen Blvd., was built at a cost in excess of one million dollars.
–Since its construction the building has passed through several hands, and was at risk of demolition until preservationists mobilized to keep the building intact. Most recently it has been empty, but there are plans for occupancy in 2014, pending extensive renovation.
The building was completed in the late 1950s, so this card likely dates from the 1960s.

This unusual structure is part of a larger complex of buildings, of which this is the main place of worship. The Church of Tomorrow is the home of the First Christian Church congregation. It, and the associated buildings, were constructed in the late 1950s.

The description states:
‘CHURCH OF TOMORROW’
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
The First Christian Church, located at 3700 North Walker, known as the “Church of Tomorrow”, is one of the most beautiful and unusual sights in Oklahoma City.
This card likely dates from the 1960s.

Shown here at dusk, with the outside lights on, is the capitol building for the Oklahoma state government. In the foreground and far right background are oil derricks.

The description states:
Oklahoma State Capitol and oil derricks at night.
–The derrick is a tower that allows the drilling pipe to be positioned in a straight line as it enters the drill hole. This photo likely dates from the 1960s