Tuesday Trivia: July 12, 2022

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Inventions? Oklahoma has a few under its collective belt. There's the bread twist tie, the shopping cart, and one that causes a lot of consternation—the parking meter. This week, back in 1935, the very first parking meter was installed in Oklahoma City as a way to help the city cope with the burgeoning number of automobiles quickly out-pacing the number of parking spots.

What was the name given to the first parking meter installed in Oklahoma City?

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Greg Elwell

Greg Elwell served as research editor and web editor of Oklahoma Today from 2018-2023. He also has worked for newspapers, medical research organizations, and government institutions.

Greg Elwell
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