Eudora in Douglas County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

700 Main Street

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 2, 2014

1. 700 Main Street Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Completed in 1897, Charles Lothholz was responsible for construction of this building. The original businesses at this location included the Kaw Valley State Bank, a general store and a barber shop. The second story with a 250-seating capacity was known as the Lothholz Opera House and used for performances and events. The building was also home to the post office, restaurants, medical offices and furniture stores.

Erected 2012 by Eudora Area Historical Society and Douglas County Heritage Conservation Council.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Communications • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Postal Mail and Philately series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1897.

Location. 38° 56.788′ N, 95° 5.924′ W. Marker is in Eudora, Kansas, in Douglas County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and 7th Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 700 Main Street, Eudora KS 66025, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers

Corner Entry at 700 Main Street and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 2, 2014

2. Corner Entry at 700 Main Street and Marker

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are within walking distance of this marker. 701 Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Eudora's First Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); 707 Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 4 East 7th Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 711 Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 720/722 Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 715 Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 724 Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eudora.

700 Main Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 2, 2014

3. 700 Main Street

History of Eudore, Kansas image. Click for more information.

via Where the Wakarusa Meets the Kaw, unknown

4. History of Eudore, Kansas

Where the Wakarusa Meets the Kaw website entry:
Shawnee Tribal Leader Paschal Fish and his Daughter, Eudora
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Credits. This page was last revised on March 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 298 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 22, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 4. submitted on March 14, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.