Shortly after its 1889 beginnings and with a population of 500, Norman boasted four churches, two newspapers and 29 businesses. A year later the University of Oklahoma was established.

The Moore-Lindsay Historical House Museum, 508 N. Peters Ave., is in a 1900 Queen Anne-style house once owned by William S. Moore, a Norman businessman. Tours of the house are available; phone (405) 321-0156.

Recreational opportunities in the Norman vicinity are available at Lake Thunderbird State Park, 13 miles east on SR 9.

Visit Norman 309 E. Main St. Norman, OK 73069. Phone:(405)366-8095 or (800)767-7260

Dillard's, JCPenney and Sears are the anchor stores at Sooner Mall, 3301 W. Main St.

University of Oklahoma

Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art

Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History

W.B. Bizzell Memorial Library