Independence in Montgomery County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Kasigan Oil, Gas & Power Company
1905
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Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 23, 2023
1. Kasigan Oil, Gas & Power Company Marker
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.
Location. 37° 13.386′ N, 95° 42.343′ W. Marker is in Independence, Kansas, in Montgomery County. It is on East Main Street (U.S. 160) just east of South Pennsylvania Avenue, on the right when traveling east. The marker is mounted at the right/west edge of the building facade. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 119 East Main Street, Independence KS 67301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Kansas. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Corn Belt, on the prairies, and on the Southern Plains. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also the Louisiana Purchase.
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Regarding Kasigan Oil, Gas & Power Company. Contributing property, Independence Downtown Historic District, National Register of Historic Places № 06000624.
From the National Register Nomination prepared by Kristin Schodorf, March 2005:
The Independence Downtown Historic District comprises primarily the core downtown of Independence, KS. These buildings consist mainly of Neo-Classical, Classical Revival, and Commercial styles. The town of Independence was incorporated on July23, 1870. There were several devastating fires in the early years and not many buildings survived past 1883. Because of these early fires the city passed an ordinance requiring construction to be stone or brick using fireproofing methods. Virtually all the buildings in the district are constructed of brick, concrete, or stone, or combination of same.Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 23, 20232. Kasigan Oil, Gas & Power Company MarkerThe marker is at the right/west edge of the facade.
The oil and gas boom of the late 1800s and early 1900s provided for modern construction, such as using reinforced concrete and steel in buildings. As is typical of historic commercial structures, some downtown buildings have experienced alterations over the years. The overall historic character and appearance of the downtown district is still present.• • • 119 East Main Street:
This building was built in 1905 for use as an office building. The Kasigan Oil, Gas, and Power Company occupied this property in 1908 and 1911 while William R. Hobbs, a lawyer, had his office on the second floor. From 1922 until 1939, Timothy M. Rice, a shoe repairman, occupied the building.
This is a commercial building with a recessed central entrance and side entrances to the second floor on the east side. Itis two stories with two bays on the second floor. It was constructed of brick in running bond, has a flat roof and parapet, and has a steel I-beam lintel. The decorative elements include rough-cut stone window sills, recessed brick panels with raised segmental arches, corbelled detailing, panels, and a cornice at the eave. The storefront has been altered. An entrance transom and transom row have been filled.Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 23, 20233. Kasigan Oil, Gas & Power Company
(built 1905)
Credits. This page was last revised on October 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 25, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 25, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
