The State Capital Publishing Co. was also designed by Joseph Foucart.  Built in 1902, it was the site of Oklahoma’s first daily newspaper. With its distinctive four story open tower, it stands as one of Guthrie’s landmark structures.

The Bonfils Building was Guthrie's first native-stone building. Bonfils ran a shady real estate operation and had to leave town. Ultimately he died rich in Denver, where he helped establish the Denver Post.

In the 1890s, Joseph Foucart, who designed this building, had his offices on the third floor.

The interior of the Blue Belle Saloon still has bullet holes in the tin ceiling. We were amazed to find the original wooden bar still in service. Most intriguing is that Tom Mix served as a bartender here between 1902 and 1904 ... we spotted a vintage photo of him behind the bar. Another photo shows the "ladies" who worked in the adjacent bordello … Miss Lizzie's.

Sherry was charmed by the simplicity of the C.D. Wachob Building ... especially its restored signage and location on an original brick street. At one time Guthrie had 65 miles of brick streets … now just a fraction is preserved.

This 1901 brick and native stone building was a furniture and funeral parlor until 1919 when it was converted to a vaudeville house and then a theatre by the Pollard family. It has been restored to its 1929 appearance and is currently home to a performing arts theatre. The corner building is the Pollard Hotel.

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