1889 TERRITORIAL SCHOOL / 124 E. 2nd / PO BOX 4101 / EDMOND, OKLAHOMA 73083 / 405-715-1889
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A B O U T T H E T R U S T
The Edmond Historic Preservation
Trust was created by the Edmond
City Council in November of 1982.
The following February, the council
appointed a nine-member board to
address historical concerns of
individual citizens which included
starting a museum, developing an
historical residential district and
preserving the qualities relating to
the history of the city of Edmond,
Oklahoma.
Finally the people of Edmond were
recognizing that the town had a rich
history which was in danger of being
lost. Since then, Trust members have
been working hard on their mission
resulting in a long list of
accomplishments.
Very early the group set its sights
on Edmond and Oklahoma Territory's
first, still standing educational
building, the 1889 public school
house which at the time was serving
as the Sanders Camera Shop. This
project took many years of research,
hard work and fund raising.
Trust was created by the Edmond
City Council in November of 1982.
The following February, the council
appointed a nine-member board to
address historical concerns of
individual citizens which included
starting a museum, developing an
historical residential district and
preserving the qualities relating to
the history of the city of Edmond,
Oklahoma.
Finally the people of Edmond were
recognizing that the town had a rich
history which was in danger of being
lost. Since then, Trust members have
been working hard on their mission
resulting in a long list of
accomplishments.
Very early the group set its sights
on Edmond and Oklahoma Territory's
first, still standing educational
building, the 1889 public school
house which at the time was serving
as the Sanders Camera Shop. This
project took many years of research,
hard work and fund raising.
O T H E R A C C O M P L I S H M E N T S
O F T H E T R U S T
O F T H E T R U S T
1983: The second printing of Stan Hoig's
"Edmond: The Early Years"
1984: A plaque honoring Milton "Kickingbird" Reynolds,
who established the Edmond Sun in 1889
1985: Finished restoration of the 45th Infantry Division Armory
as a museum
1989: Published Stan Hoig's "Edmond: The First Century"
1989: Co-sponsored Edmond's Centennial Celebration
1991: Completed first phase of Stephenson Park
memorial plaza
1991: Identified downtown historic Edmond buildings and labeled
them with descriptive plaques
1993: Granite historical marker noting the location and history of
the Edmond Train Depot near original depot site
2001: Purchased Sanders Camera Shop at 124 East 2nd
2001: Gained Oklahoma Centennial Commission certification for
school house restoration
2001: Began restoration of the Sanders store to its original school
house status
2002: Commissioned artist Bob Palmer to create a large wall mural
depicting early Edmond history
2003: Received the Gaylord Oklahoma Territory Award for
Organization Preserving State & Local History from the Oklahoma
Heritage Association
2006: Classen Grove marker erected in Liberty Park at the Edmond
Public Library
2007: Held formal dedication of the completely restored and
furnished 1889 Territorial School
2008: Began the territorial school day experience with a class of
home schooled students
2008: Added Stephenson Park to the Oklahoma Landmarks inventory
2009: Purchased material for a Boy Scout Eagle Project to construct
four heavy-duty tables for the school yard
2009: Purchased and installed 25 foot flag pole in front yard of
1889 Territorial School
2009: Received US flag certified as having flown over the nation's
capitol from Congresswoman Mary Fallin
2009: Installed "1889 Territorial School" signage above school
house's main entryway
2009: Presented National Register of Historic Places plaques to
Edmond's American Legion Hut, Post 111, and the Kivlehen House
2009: Currently working with architects toward the restoration
of the 1900 Territorial Home, the former residence of Isaac and
Catherine Rodkey
2010: The 1889 Territorial School was named Edmond's Number One
attraction by the Edmond Sun newspaper
2010: The Country School Association of America honored the 1889
Territorial School adding it to their National Registry, the 22nd such
one room school to be honored
"Edmond: The Early Years"
1984: A plaque honoring Milton "Kickingbird" Reynolds,
who established the Edmond Sun in 1889
1985: Finished restoration of the 45th Infantry Division Armory
as a museum
1989: Published Stan Hoig's "Edmond: The First Century"
1989: Co-sponsored Edmond's Centennial Celebration
1991: Completed first phase of Stephenson Park
memorial plaza
1991: Identified downtown historic Edmond buildings and labeled
them with descriptive plaques
1993: Granite historical marker noting the location and history of
the Edmond Train Depot near original depot site
2001: Purchased Sanders Camera Shop at 124 East 2nd
2001: Gained Oklahoma Centennial Commission certification for
school house restoration
2001: Began restoration of the Sanders store to its original school
house status
2002: Commissioned artist Bob Palmer to create a large wall mural
depicting early Edmond history
2003: Received the Gaylord Oklahoma Territory Award for
Organization Preserving State & Local History from the Oklahoma
Heritage Association
2006: Classen Grove marker erected in Liberty Park at the Edmond
Public Library
2007: Held formal dedication of the completely restored and
furnished 1889 Territorial School
2008: Began the territorial school day experience with a class of
home schooled students
2008: Added Stephenson Park to the Oklahoma Landmarks inventory
2009: Purchased material for a Boy Scout Eagle Project to construct
four heavy-duty tables for the school yard
2009: Purchased and installed 25 foot flag pole in front yard of
1889 Territorial School
2009: Received US flag certified as having flown over the nation's
capitol from Congresswoman Mary Fallin
2009: Installed "1889 Territorial School" signage above school
house's main entryway
2009: Presented National Register of Historic Places plaques to
Edmond's American Legion Hut, Post 111, and the Kivlehen House
2009: Currently working with architects toward the restoration
of the 1900 Territorial Home, the former residence of Isaac and
Catherine Rodkey
2010: The 1889 Territorial School was named Edmond's Number One
attraction by the Edmond Sun newspaper
2010: The Country School Association of America honored the 1889
Territorial School adding it to their National Registry, the 22nd such
one room school to be honored
Edmond Historical Museum
Pioneer family mural (middle)
Historic building plaque (bottom)
Historic building plaque (bottom)
1889 Territorial School
Stephenson Park