Kelso’s Department Store, owned by James E. Kelso, was the first department store in El Reno, Oklahoma. Kelso's was a local retail pioneer that contributed to the evolution of department stores in the region. Established in 1948, it operated for 20 years before its expiration in 1968. While Kelso’s wasn’t a national retail giant, it reflected the broader trends of department stores by offering a one-stop shopping experience, which became a defining characteristic of modern retail.