http://www.history.com/photos/oklahoma History.com's state gallery for Oklahoma. Learn more about the state symbols and famous landmarks. en Copyright 2013, History.com Sat, 25 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT History.com 2013-05-25T04:00:00Z en Copyright 2013, History.com http://www.history.com/photos/oklahoma/photo1 Oklahoma City is the capital and largest city in the state of Oklahoma. http://www.history.com/photos/oklahoma/photo1 http://www.history.com/photos/oklahoma/photo2 In 1995, the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building was bombed by Timothy McVeigh. A memorial to the 168 who died was erected. The numbers 9:01 engraved on the entrance indicates the time of the explosion. http://www.history.com/photos/oklahoma/photo2 http://www.history.com/photos/oklahoma/photo3 The people of Oklahoma suffered greatly during the Dust Bowl period, named for the severe dust storms that ravaged the area throughout the 1930s. Many were forced to leave as the region became uninhabitable. http://www.history.com/photos/oklahoma/photo3 http://www.history.com/photos/oklahoma/photo4 A female Native American dance group prepares to perform at The Red Earth Festival in 1992. Oklahoma is home to many Native American people including the Choctaw, Cherokee and Comanche. http://www.history.com/photos/oklahoma/photo4 http://www.history.com/photos/oklahoma/photo5 Fans cheer on The Sooners in 2008. A very successful football program, Oklahoma State has produced many All-Americans including Adrian Peterson, Leroy Selmon and Heisman winners Billy Sims and Sam Bradford. http://www.history.com/photos/oklahoma/photo5 http://www.history.com/photos/oklahoma/photo6 With an average of 53 a year, Oklahoma is a breeding ground for tornadoes. Here, a F3 class twister rips through Arnett, OK in 2007. http://www.history.com/photos/oklahoma/photo6 http://www.history.com/photos/oklahoma/photo7 America's most famous highway has many museums in its honor. This one in Clinton, OK, features "The World's Largest Curio Cabinet" with artifacts collected from the route. http://www.history.com/photos/oklahoma/photo7 http://www.history.com/photos/oklahoma/photo8 Tulsa, Oklahoma's second largest city had a prominent role in the oil industry. The Golden Driller, pictured here in 2006, stands as a reminder. http://www.history.com/photos/oklahoma/photo8 http://www.history.com/photos/oklahoma/photo9 Hillbee's Café as seen from Route 66 in 2006. http://www.history.com/photos/oklahoma/photo9 http://www.history.com/photos/oklahoma/photo10 Located in Bartlesville, OK, Frank Lloyd Wright's Price tower is his tallest skyscaper. http://www.history.com/photos/oklahoma/photo10 http://www.history.com/photos/oklahoma/photo11 "Do You Realize" by Oklahoma's Flaming Lips (seen here performing in 2009) was voted the state's official rock song in 2009. http://www.history.com/photos/oklahoma/photo11