Topeka in Shawnee County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Mulvane General Store
1924
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 20, 2012
1. Mulvane General Store Marker
Old Prairie Town/Ward-Meade Historic Site
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This building was built in 1924 by Albert Carlson. In 1935 it was purchased by the Schuler family and operated as Schuler's Grocery Store until the mid 1960's. It provided goods for its customers and operated as a neighborhood gathering place, much as the general stores did during an earlier time in Topeka history. The most recent owners, Drs. Chu-Chi Chen and Sheue Huey Lai-Chen, donated the structure to Historic Ward-Meade Park.
The general stores of Topeka's early history served as commercial centers, offering food, clothing, tools, toys, fabric, notions and confections. The stores also often served as the post office and bank.
The Mulvane General Store was named after Joab and John Ross Mulvane, prominent businessmen in Topeka from the 1870's to the late 1920's. Today the Mulvane General Store serves as our visitor's center and museum gift shop.
Erected by Old Prairie Town.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Asian Americans • Communications • Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Postal Mail and Philately series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1924.
Location. 39° 3.804′ N, 95° 41.009′ W. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Potwin Drug Store (a few steps from this marker); Everest Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Victor Schoolhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Barber Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Sheldon Study (within shouting distance of this marker); The Pauline Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); Lingo Livery Stable (within shouting distance of this marker); Santa Fe Caboose #1552 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Topeka.
Also see . . . Ward-Meade Park, Topeka KS. Kansas Travel entry (Submitted on May 2, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 20, 2012
2. Mulvane General Store and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 2, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 581 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 2, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
