"Scavengers, gather 'round, and hear this rhyme,
About {____________________}, a place quite sublime,
Built in eighteen ninety-nine, in its time,
It was the hub of travel, with a history to chime.
The spot was a bustling place, with trains coming and going,
A place of comings and goings, with history showing,
It's been restored and preserved, for everyone's knowing,
A reminder of Guthrie's past, with its story worth bestowing.
So find its location, and snap a photo or two,
Of this spot with its history anew,
Don't miss out, scavengers, the points are due,
And the memories you'll make, will be worth it too!"
"Scavengers, heed this clue, and listen well,
Of the Brown Hotel's story, that history can tell,
Constructed in 1906, a luxury hotel that befell,
The fate of a changing world, as time would dispel.
Once bustling with guests, the hotel's business did soar,
But in 1910, the Capitol moved, and it was no more,
The rise of the automobile, and roads to explore,
Left the hotel empty, and memories to adore.
It became the Saddle Rock, and later the {________},
Named for the proprietress of a bordello, a tale to be spun,
Soiled doves they say, would sometimes advertise for fun,
By placing limbs out the window, for all to shun.
Now the {________} Hotel stands, a relic of its past,
Its history preserved, for memories to last,
Find its location, scavengers, and snap a photo fast,
The answer is {________}, a treasure to grasp!"
"Scavengers, this clue is small, but don't be misled,
For the Smallest National Park in Guthrie, a prize to be tread,
Established in 1907, a piece of history to be read,
A 100-foot square piece of land, where memories are bred.
While others boast of recreation areas and memorials galore,
Guthrie claims the Smallest National Park as its own, with honor,
A tribute to the land run office, and its place in folklore,
A piece of land, where history comes to the fore.
So find its location, scavengers, and snap a photo to show,
The answer to this clue, for points to bestow,
Don't be fooled by its size, for its history does glow,
The Smallest National Park in Guthrie, a treasure to know."
"Scavengers, listen well, this clue is sure to please,
For it takes you to a museum that's sure to appease,
Housed in the {___________} Building, built in 1890 with ease,
The {___________} {___________} {___________} Museum, where history breathes.
The first drugstore in Guthrie, in Oklahoma Territory, it did stand,
Opening at the time of the run, a piece of history grand,
Restored with authenticity, drugstore memorabilia at hand,
Including a soda fountain from 1923, a treat so grand.
So find this museum, scavengers, and take a snap,
Of the {___________} Building, where history does unwrap,
For the {___________} {___________} {___________} Museum is no mishap,
A treasure in Guthrie, for scavengers to unwrap."
"Listen up, scavengers, this clue is clear,
To find the answer, you must venture near,
A garden of plants and herbs with healing powers,
Where ancient knowledge and modern medicine intertwine like flowers,
A place where Benedictine monks once trod,
To study the therapeutic effects of plants of God,
If you find this garden, you'll be on the right track,
For the answer you seek is where healing knowledge is kept intact."
"Scavengers, are you ready to seek?
{_______} {___} {___} is where you should peek!
It's a historic building standing tall,
Where city business was handled by all.
Built in 1902, it has a grand façade,
Be sure to find it and not let it evade!"
In Guthrie's history, a man named {____________},
Played a vital role, some might say,
He was the first Treasurer of Logan County,
And founded Langston City with great bounty.
A city that stood for an important cause,
To stop racial persecution, and give equal laws,
It was part of a program, to create "black settlements" anew,
To help oppressed people start their lives anew.
{____________} had a dream of state-building so grand,
To outnumber whites, and take the reins in his hand,
He encouraged Negro immigration to Langston,
And predicted two black Senators for Oklahoma in the run.
Langston became a nucleus for this great endeavor,
A place where dreams could come true forever,
{____________} vision took flight,
And Langston University opened its doors to the light.
In Logan County, you'll find,
A special place for those who served and died,
It's a tribute to veterans of all kinds,
And the sacrifices they made with pride.
This park has monuments made of stone,
Listing wars fought and battles won,
It's a place where fallen heroes are known,
And their memories forever run.
It's a solemn place that's never dark,
With names of the brave etched in black,
If you're looking for a place with heart,
Come to this park and never look back.
What is the name of this hallowed ground,
Where respect and honor can always be found?
"In Guthrie's past, a city hall and water works stood tall,
This marker marks the spot, can you find it after all?
Just a few feet east, an old well lies waiting,
And a jog in the alley, a path that's curving.
Can you solve the riddle and find the sign so grand,
Where history comes alive in this old land?"
I spy with my little eye, something made to honor Oklahoma's past,
A bench that tells the story of the state that will surely last.
It celebrates the centennial of the year nineteen hundred seven,
And can be found in Guthrie, where history's lessons are given.
Take a picture of the bench, with all its intricate design,
And capture a moment of Oklahoma's past that's truly divine.
What was once a furniture store,
Now a {_________} with much more.
It started as a vaudeville stage,
And played silent films at that age.
The Melba was its name for a while,
But talkies came with a new style.
A new name came with the changes,
And history continued through the ages.
Now it's a place for live events,
With a stage that's grand and immense.
Visit the {________}{_________} and see,
The history and artistry of this place so key.
To find the name of the architect who's the best,
In Guthrie's history, he outshined the rest,
Designed buildings in 1889 and beyond, with finesse.
His work was prolific, his designs still impress,
With a style that's unique, and hard to suppress,
So come on, scavengers, give it your best guess,
The name of this architect, we put to the test!”
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