Cruisin Oklahoma Pony - Midwest City, OK
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The Oklahoma Tourist Information Center, on I-40 in Midwest City, displays a very colorful life-sized pony sculpture.
Waymark Code: WM14ZN1
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 09/18/2021
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Just outside the main entrance to the Visitor's Center is a beautifully painted pony. Muralist Bob Palmer has incorporated so many Oklahoma-themed objects into this pony art: Rt. 66, Blue Whale, Round Barn, Bison, Midwest City Bombers water tower, Tinker Air Force Base Bomber aircraft, etc. The pony is a golden brown, but the OK depictions are colorful.
The pony is life-size, and is set on top of a rectangular concrete slab. One plaque (see gallery) gives the title of the piece and a little information about it. A second plaque warns visitors to Keep Off the pony!
The staff at the Visitor's Center are so friendly and welcoming, and they are happy to help with any questions you might have. This Palmer-created art is a great way to welcome visitors to the facility.
Text on plaque:
Cruisin Oklahoma
Midwest City Travel Information Center
Welcoming travlers since 1998
Dr. Bob Palmer, Artist
March 2014
Physical Address:
7200 S.E. 29th St.
Midwest City, OK USA
73110
Web site: [Web Link]
Horses Name: Cruisin Oklahoma
Background Story:
Muralist Bob Palmer painted this themed pony at the Midwest City Visitor's Center. He incorporated so many recognizable things you'd see while cruising Oklahoma: Rt. 66 and it's icons, Bombers (MWC school mascot), Indian Blanket state flower, Bomber aircraft, etc.
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