Topeka in Shawnee County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Barber Shop

1900

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 20, 2012

1. Barber Shop Marker

Old Prairie Town at Historic Ward-Meade Park
Shawnee County Parks & Recreation entry:
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Inscription.
This Barber Shop represents a small town Kansas Barber Shop at the turn-of-the-century. The Barber Shop was not only a place to get a haircut, but a shave and bath as well. The Barber Shop was a popular gathering place for men waiting for their turn in the chair. The regular customers had their own shaving mug at the Barber Shop. During that time, many Barber Shops performed medical treatment. The red stripe on the barber pole symbolizes blood, while the white stripe symbolizes bandages.

Erected by Old Prairie Town.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.

Location. 39° 3.803′ N, 95° 40.984′ W. Marker is in Topeka, Kansas, in Shawnee County. Marker is in Old Prairie Town at Historic Ward-Meade Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 124 NW Fillmore Street, Topeka KS 66606, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Everest Methodist Church (a few steps from this marker); Ward-Meade Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); Mulvane General Store (within shouting distance of this marker); David Puff (within shouting distance of this marker); Potwin Drug Store (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Ward-Meade Home (within shouting distance of this marker); The Pauline Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); Pappan's Ferry (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 3, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 20, 2012

2. Barber Shop

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 20, 2012

3. Barber Shop

BannerB ready for a shave and haircut

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 467 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 3, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.