Attractions
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The world's largest amateur Rodeo
https://www.cavalcaderodeo.com/
(918) 978-7633
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Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of Pawhuska is known by many as the “Cathedral of the Osage”. It was not only built in the shape of a cathedral but also served as an important part of the life and history of the Osage.
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church was established in the late 1800’s, serve the Catholics of Pawhuska. The present Gothic style brick church is the third church built by the parish.
The original plan for the church was to have large stained glass windows, but World War I delayed those plans. It was not until 1919 that the windows were commissioned. Twenty-two windows made in Munich, Germany adorn the walls of the church today.
Their artistry and detail is truly exceptional. Each year visitors of all faiths visit Immaculate Conception as a historical monument of the Osage, and to view its beautiful windows and interior.
1314 Lynn Avenue
Pawhuska, OK 74056
(918) 287-1414
immaculatepawhuska@gmail.com
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1421 John Dahl Ave.
Pawhuska, OK 74056
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The Osage County Historical Society Museum has exhibits about the oil industry, pioneers and ranching, the first American Boy Scout Troop in North America, and the Osage Tribe. Admission is by donation. Gift/book shop too!
700 Lynn Avenue
Pawhuska, OK 74056
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2131 Osage Hills Park Rd
Pawhuska, OK 74056
Park Office:
(918) 336-5635
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429 E. Main Street, Pawhuska, OK, United States, Oklahoma
Roamingtheosage@gmail.com
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The Joseph H. Williams Tallgrass Prairie Preserve at 39,650 acres is the largest protected piece of tallgrass prairie left on earth. Urban sprawl and conversion to cropland have left this once expansive landscape, originally spanning across 14 states from Texas to Minnesota, at less than 4% of its original size.
Since 1989, The Nature Conservancy in Oklahoma has worked to restore this fully functioning portion of the tallgrass prairie ecosystem with the use of 2,500 free-ranging bison and a “patch-burn” model approach to prescribed burning.
The Tallgrass Prairie Preserve offers excellent wildlife watching opportunities and exceptional views of a variety of natural habitats. Over 700 plants, 300 birds, and 80 mammals make this prairie home. Visitors can experience the wide-open prairie and the patches of crosstimbers forest by circling the 15-mile bison driving loop, hiking along designated trails, and stopping to take in the views at various scenic turnouts.
15316 Co Rd 4201
Pawhuska, OK 74056
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110 W Main St
Pawhuska, Ok 74056
(918) 900-6161
https://www.constantinetheater.com/
Charles A. Constantine was a Greek entrepreneur from Constantinople who was lured to Pawhuska in 1911 when the oil boom started. His two daughters, Antigone and Sappho, came with him. Mr. Constantine opened a small bakery and confectionery in Pawhuska. He then purchased the Pawhuska House Hotel when it was up for sale after a fire. At the same time he bought the hotel to turn it into a theatre, he also had a house custom made in Pawhuska (which is still there.)Constantine’s renovation was breathtaking. He replaced the sandstone with red brick. An acoustical engineer from the East designed the acoustics for the auditorium which are unparalleled even today. The hotel dining room became the magnificent auditorium and the kitchen became a state-of-the-art performing stage. At the time, the proscenium was the largest in the Southwest, and the stage was the second largest. Several of the original hotel rooms were converted into Mr. Constantine’s offices and now serve as the board room for the Constantine Arts Council which operates the theatre.
The Constantine Theatre opened formally on December 22, 1914 with The Prince of Pilsen, done by a cast of 62 brought in from Kansas City. Unfortunately, the great flood of 1915 nearly washed away the downtown area. But the Constantine survived.
Mr. Constantine was the manager of the theatre, and he welcomed high school commencements and religious events as well. Unfortunately, in 1926 his health was failing, and he sold the Constantine to A. M. Abbotts, a gentleman who had previously operated a movie theatre in Stillwater, Oklahoma. After 1926, with the new popularity of movies, the stage was replaced with a movie screen, and it was renamed the Kihekah Movie Theatre.
The theater, the last indoor movie screen, closed permanently in 1974 and sat empty for 10 years. The property was acquired by the City of Pawhuska. Over the following decade, the town suffered a series of economic blows, and lost nearly a third of its population. In 1986, a new effort bloomed to restore downtown Pawhuska, starting with the Constantine Theatre. In January of 1987 restoration began by volunteers and the high school carpentry class. In 1989, the Civic Center in Bartlesville was demolished and items that have been dormant since 1976 were removed and relocated to the Constantine Theater. They were going to salvage the iron seats from the Civic Center but found they had deteriorated. But the Constantine did acquire 64 of the aisle bases for a façade along the aisles in the downstairs portion of the Constantine, as well as two stained-glass chandeliers and a chain hoist to hold them for use in the Constantine foyer and also six plaster wall sconces, several lights and some of the ornate wrought-iron railing from the former convention center. The prize was the old city water department ticket counter with its polished wood and money drawers. It was installed in the Constantine where the Council placed mirrors to reflect its beauty.
Fast Forward to Today...
The City of Pawhuska still owns the Constantine Theater today. However, a handful of volunteers have went in and raised money to make prestine updates within the theater. Now, the theater is used for a variety of events, including Comedy Shows, Concerts, School events, Church events, Weddings, Movies, Art Shows, and so much more!
A few of the updates are shown and listed below, in addition to the picture to the right, showing off our new LED Signs out front. Currently, the volunteers are working toward new theater seating to make for a more comfortable experience and a longer stay.