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12 snow pics you need to see

Linda Lynn
by Linda Lynn
Published: Sat, January 7, 2017 1:30 AM Updated: Sat, January 7, 2017 1:39 PM

The blanket of white across neighborhood houses, city streets, signs, hills and trees will slowly melt away. 

So, here are 12 snowy photo scenes from history that are more lasting.

Jan. 2, 1947: Oklahoma City woke to find a winter wonderland as the first snow of any depth fell overnight. [Photo by C.J. Kaho, The Oklahoman Archives]
Jan. 2, 1947: Oklahoma City woke to find a winter wonderland as the first snow of any depth fell overnight. [Photo by C.J. Kaho, The Oklahoman Archives]

Dec. 29, 1954: Walter McCracken clears a path to the stable to get his saddle horse out, following a heavy snow. [Photo by Bob Albright, The Oklahoman Archives]
Dec. 29, 1954: Walter McCracken clears a path to the stable to get his saddle horse out, following a heavy snow. [Photo by Bob Albright, The Oklahoman Archives]

Clearing snow from walkways isn't anything new. A snow shovel or snow blower would have come in handy here.

Published in 1968: Fighting ice storms was expensive, but the city hoped it was ready the next time this scene was repeated. [Photo by Austin Traverse, The Oklahoman Archives]
Published in 1968: Fighting ice storms was expensive, but the city hoped it was ready the next time this scene was repeated. [Photo by Austin Traverse, The Oklahoman Archives]

The sanding of streets didn't use to be as quick as a sand truck driving down the highway as shown by this photo of two men shoveling salt or sand onto the street below.

Dec. 29, 1958: Winter's touch transformed the Civic Center into a winter wonderland as crews were called out to sand slick sport and clear the snow off downtown streets. [Photo by Bob Albright]
Dec. 29, 1958: Winter's touch transformed the Civic Center into a winter wonderland as crews were called out to sand slick sport and clear the snow off downtown streets. [Photo by Bob Albright]

Street lights cast glistening magic across the landscape of powder.

Jan. 19, 1966: A highway patrolman goes to the aid of a motorist stalled in the snowstorm on the Draper Expressway. [Photo by Tony Wood, The Oklahoman Archives]
Jan. 19, 1966: A highway patrolman goes to the aid of a motorist stalled in the snowstorm on the Draper Expressway. [Photo by Tony Wood, The Oklahoman Archives]

When you're stuck in snow and ice, assistance is a welcome sight.

Jan. 10, 1955: For its new resident, the governor's mansion and grounds were frosted like a bit of "inaugurations pastry." [Photo by Jim Lucas, The Oklahoman Archives]
Jan. 10, 1955: For its new resident, the governor's mansion and grounds were frosted like a bit of "inaugurations pastry." [Photo by Jim Lucas, The Oklahoman Archives]

Even an iron fence is enhanced when it is dusted with snow.

Jan. 6, 1940: A streetcar plowed the snow off the tracks as it traveled the rails through Oklahoma City streets. [Photo by George Cauthen, The Oklahoman Archives]
Jan. 6, 1940: A streetcar plowed the snow off the tracks as it traveled the rails through Oklahoma City streets. [Photo by George Cauthen, The Oklahoman Archives]

The city was resourceful in 1940 to make sure travel wasn't impaired by snow.

Dec. 22, 1954: Icicles hang on the eve of this Nichols Hills home at 1701 Dorchester Place. [Photo by Bob Albright, The Oklahoman Archives]
Dec. 22, 1954: Icicles hang on the eve of this Nichols Hills home at 1701 Dorchester Place. [Photo by Bob Albright, The Oklahoman Archives]

It was always tempting to break off icicles and taste the frozen treat or to at least swing at the ice spikes to hear them shatter.

Jan. 6, 1940: A group of 250 unemployed men and armed with shovels were sent out to clear downtown Oklahoma City streets of snow. Each man was paid 50 cents plus 50 cents in relief grocery order. [Photo by George Cauthen, The Oklahoman Archives]
Jan. 6, 1940: A group of 250 unemployed men and armed with shovels were sent out to clear downtown Oklahoma City streets of snow. Each man was paid 50 cents plus 50 cents in relief grocery order. [Photo by George Cauthen, The Oklahoman Archives]

This army of men toting shovels surely cleared paths quickly.

Jan. 20, 1966: Snowmen of all sizes and shapes sprang up in Oklahoma. This one, which bears a resemblance to the legendary "Frosty," is viewed by Dale Pierce, 5. [Photo by Don Brown, The Oklahoman Archives]
Jan. 20, 1966: Snowmen of all sizes and shapes sprang up in Oklahoma. This one, which bears a resemblance to the legendary "Frosty," is viewed by Dale Pierce, 5. [Photo by Don Brown, The Oklahoman Archives]

This plump snowman looks like the work of a pretty talented snow sculptor.

March 12, 1958: Snow creates strange forms such as the frosted doughnuts formed by snow on tires in a salvage yard at SW 11 and Robinson." [Photo by Bob Albright, The Oklahoman Archives]
March 12, 1958: Snow creates strange forms such as the frosted doughnuts formed by snow on tires in a salvage yard at SW 11 and Robinson." [Photo by Bob Albright, The Oklahoman Archives]

Oh, if only these were really iced chocolate doughnuts!

Jan. 10, 1955: Gov.-elect Raymond Gary, accompanied by his mother, Mrs. R. D. Gary, Madill, and his wife, was in high spirits as he had a private breakfast with immediate family members at the Biltmore Hotel before departing for the state Capitol and inauguration ceremonies. [Photo by Jim Lucas, The Oklahoman Archives]
Jan. 10, 1955: Gov.-elect Raymond Gary, accompanied by his mother, Mrs. R. D. Gary, Madill, and his wife, was in high spirits as he had a private breakfast with immediate family members at the Biltmore Hotel before departing for the state Capitol and inauguration ceremonies. [Photo by Jim Lucas, The Oklahoman Archives]

Snow has always made everything look more beautiful.

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Jan. 2, 1947: Oklahoma City woke to find a winter wonderland as the first snow of any depth fell overnight. [Photo by C.J. Kaho, The Oklahoman Archives]

Jan. 2, 1947: Oklahoma City woke to find a winter wonderland as the first snow of any depth fell overnight. [Photo by C.J. Kaho, The Oklahoman Archives]

Dec. 29, 1954: Walter McCracken clears a path to the stable to get his saddle horse out, following a heavy snow. [Photo by Bob Albright, The Oklahoman Archives]
Published in 1968: Fighting ice storms was expensive, but the city hoped it was ready the next time this scene was repeated. [Photo by Austin Traverse, The Oklahoman Archives]
Dec. 29, 1958: Winter's touch transformed the Civic Center into a winter wonderland as crews were called out to sand slick sport and clear the snow off downtown streets. [Photo by Bob Albright]
Jan. 19, 1966: A highway patrolman goes to the aid of a motorist stalled in the snowstorm on the Draper Expressway. [Photo by Tony Wood, The Oklahoman Archives]
Jan. 10, 1955: For its new resident, the governor's mansion and grounds were frosted like a bit of "inaugurations pastry." [Photo by Jim Lucas, The Oklahoman Archives]
Jan. 6, 1940: A streetcar plowed the snow off the tracks as it traveled the rails through Oklahoma City streets. [Photo by George Cauthen, The Oklahoman Archives]
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Linda Lynn

Linda Lynn was born and raised in rural Oklahoma. A graduate of Purcell High School, Lynn began working at The Oklahoman in 1987 as a reporter after earning a journalism degree from the University of Oklahoma. She has served as both a... Read more ›

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