Hoover, Thomas A.

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Daily Oklahoman, The
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
August 11, 1938, page 3

Long Illness is Fatal for Park's Owner
Thomas A. Hoover Operated Amusement Center.

Thomas A. Hoover, builder and owner of Elmwood Park, one of Oklahoma City's oldest amusement resorts, died Wednesday afternoon in the Hubbard Hospital, of a complication of illnesses which he had suffered for several years. He was 66 years old.

Hoover came to Oklahoma in 1907, being in the construction business for a number of years. He built Elmwood which incorporates a swimming pool, dance pavilion and tourist cabins in 1921. He and his son, Paul Hoover and the latter's family, made their home at the park.

[Researchers note: Elmwood Park appears to have been located at 4901 S Shields, Oklahoma City..

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