"Destination Oklahoma",  the new interactive video exhibit from The 1889ers Society is on display at Will Rogers World Airport.

Our 4x6 foot red oak corral is located in the Main Concourse  at the West end toward Gate 12.  Airport Director Mark Krannenburg selected  the prominent, high-traffic,  easy to see location.

The construction is rock-solid.  "I used to design and build displays for retail stores all over the country," said artist-builder Ray Anthony.  "We had to make them people-proof, kid proof, and easy for the maintenance people to clean around.  The raw oak was cut with precision for exact fit, stained and sealed for lasting beauty. This furniture-quality exhibit will last for years and years."

The video system is DVD-based using industrial components designed for heavy use. Two controllers from BCD Associates, Inc. operate the system: One for DVD navigation with Up, Down Play and Menu buttons.  The second controller is dedicated to turning on the 42" display after power outages.  These are the same controllers used at museums around the world, certified 'public-proof'.

Our initial subscribers have been very enthusiastic about being able to have a presence at the airport.  We concentrate on organizations having an historical connection to Oklahoma Territory and the Run of '89.  We will update the DVD from time to time as new subcribers join and existing ones submit new videos.

Charter Subscribers:

• The Oklahoma Historical Society
• The Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History
• The City of Guthrie
• The Harn Homestead and 1889ers Museum
• The Oklahoma Centennial Commission
• The National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum

  Thanks go to all who have supported this project.

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