Oklahoma: A Story Through Her People
A full-color photography book showcasing Oklahoma paired with the histories of companies, institutions, and organizations that have made the state great.
A full-color photography book showcasing Oklahoma paired with the histories of companies, institutions, and organizations that have made the state great.
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The history of Stroud does read like a fairy<br />
tale—yet the story is far from over. Ever since<br />
the town was moved to its new location in<br />
1898, Stroud has been known as a place of new<br />
beginnings, opportunity, and development.<br />
Indeed that positive attitude has been the<br />
launching point of the current growth and<br />
development. New infrastructure—both above<br />
and below the ground is being installed<br />
including new roadways, smart meters for water<br />
and electric, new water lines, underground<br />
electric lines and improved wireless service.<br />
Following the concept of “begin with what<br />
you have,” city leaders have focused on the historic<br />
economic drivers of Stroud—Agriculture,<br />
Oil, Railroad and Education. These keystones are<br />
still relevant to Stroud’s economy but they have<br />
adapted to the needs of the twenty-first century.<br />
Agriculture is seen in the wineries and vineyards<br />
giving Stroud the honor and distinction of being<br />
“<strong>Oklahoma</strong>’s Winery and Grape Capitol,” and<br />
the Farmers Market. Oil is represented by locally<br />
manufactured mobile drilling rigs and the oil<br />
storage tank farm in the Industrial Park. The rail<br />
line between OKC and Tulsa will include passenger<br />
service as well as freight. The 900 students in<br />
Stroud Schools take core classes, enrichment<br />
programs and extra curricular activities while<br />
preparing for careers in college or the workforce.<br />
Work ready skills training is provided at Central<br />
Technology Center in nearby Drumright.<br />
Even visitors have noticed the expansion at<br />
the Stroud Airport, city parks, and Stroud Lake.<br />
The airport now hosts fuel pumps with private<br />
hangars coming soon. Stroud parks have seen<br />
improvements in their baseball/softball fields,<br />
public swimming pool, playgrounds, and the<br />
installation of the Stroud Skate Park. Stroud<br />
Lake is being groomed to become <strong>Oklahoma</strong>’s<br />
premier lakeside resort and a major component<br />
of the local economy.<br />
The Stroud Chamber of Commerce strives to<br />
improve our quality of life with seasonal festivals<br />
including the Wine Festival, City Wide Garage<br />
Sale, Trick or Treat on Main Street and the<br />
Christmas Parade. The newest chamber sponsored<br />
project is Stroud Arts, which will establish<br />
an arts district, training in various arts media,<br />
sponsor displays and performances.<br />
Our development includes regional partnerships<br />
as Stroud has become a “Certified Healthy<br />
<strong>Oklahoma</strong> Community” through the Department<br />
of Health, continues its clean-up program<br />
with “Keep <strong>Oklahoma</strong> Beautiful,” and participates<br />
in the OSU and USDA sponsored<br />
“Stronger Economies Together” program for<br />
regional growth.<br />
Currently, there are 2.3 million people living<br />
within sixty miles of Stroud. We hope that many<br />
of them will see our vision for the future and<br />
become a part of Stroud’s culture of pride and<br />
partnership. Stroud—come grow with us.<br />
STROUD<br />
CHAMBER OF<br />
COMMERCE<br />
Above: The annnual Historic Route 66 Wine<br />
and Food Festival.<br />
Below: Stroud Industrial Park, 2014.<br />
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