From day one of the land run, newspaper publisher Frank Greer was a mover and shaker in Guthrie. His printing empire is preserved at the State Capital Publishing Co Museum. In addition to the newspaper, the company was the sole supplier for all state forms, reports, certificates and text books.

The company also had a bookbinding operation. Many of the ledgers they produced were works of art … with extensive gold leaf gilding, Moroccan leather and marbled end papers. The sales area still housing much of the original furniture and counter space … even Frank Greer’s desk.

We found the original hand-carved oak Cashier Cage to be quite impressive. This is where Greer counted all of his money from all those lucrative state contracts.

Danny went down to the basement to view the early printing presses and linotype machines. It quickly became clear that working as a typesetter or pressman was hot, dirty and dangerous work.

Located across the street from the Double Stop Fiddle Shop is the National Four-String Banjo Hall of Fame Museum. We almost didn't go ... thinking "how exciting can that be?" This museum was mind boggling ... from the magnificent quality of the displays to the sheer volume of beautifully crafted banjos. We rate this museum "two thumb picks up!"

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