Photo Scavenger Hunt Contest

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Where Am I?

Here's a fun idea: We'll post a photo, and you guess the location!

The photos will be an architectural detail located within Oklahoma. If you think you know the location submit your guess on the Oklahoma Modern Facebook page. We'll pick a winner at random from the correct answers submitted (assuming there are more than one) and you'll receive a fabulous prize from one of our wonderful sponsors!

Ready?

Here's our first round...

Go!

Where Am I?

If you know where this is visit us on Facebook, look for this post and click "Comment" to submit your answer!



PS- If you have a cool photo you think might be appropriate let us know!

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