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1 Kansas, Douglas County, Lecompton — Democratic Headquarters
This stone building was the headquarters of the Democratic Party during the Kansas Territorial period (1854-61). The cabin was used during a time when Lecompton, known as "The Birthplace of the Kansas Democratic Party,” was the territorial . . . Map (db m162724) HM
2 Kansas, Finney County, Garden City — The Little Finnup House — Circa 1886
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m65856) HM
3 Kansas, Franklin County, Wellsville — Wellsville's First Brick Building — 1885
[Title is marker text]Map (db m63700) HM
4 Kansas, Geary County, Fort Riley, Camp Whitside — 24 — First Capitol of Kansas
This building was erected in 1855 in the now extinct town of Pawnee for the first legislature of the territory of Kansas. The members were mostly Missourians, fraudulently elected in an effort to make Kansas a slave state. They came in wagons and on . . . Map (db m33038) HM
5 Kansas, Grant County, Ulysses — Grant County Shop (Adobe) Building
. . . Map (db m65724) HM
6 Kansas, Gray County, Cimarron — Cimarron Hotel — Circa 1886
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m65472) HM
7 Kansas, Greenwood County, Eureka — Christian and Congregational Church Building
Erected and dedicated 1888, was designated as a Kansas Historical Site, May 26, 1989, by the Kansas State Historical Society.Map (db m76361) HM
8 Kansas, Harvey County, Newton — Railroad Savings and Loan Building — 1925
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m53503) HM
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9 Kansas, Jefferson County, Oskaloosa — 3 — Winchester Jail
The jail building was relocated from Winchester to Old JeffersonTown in 1977. The Winchester town police were more likely to use the jail as a sleep-over from drunks [than] to contain a criminal. It also served as a meeting place for city . . . Map (db m63748) HM
10 Kansas, Johnson County, Merriam — Campbell Home — First Home In Merriam
In 1864 David Gee Campbell finally found his safe haven at this site, after dodging threats from the Missourians and danger from Quantrill's raiders in Shawnee. This valley reminded Campbell of his Tennessee home and his Scottish roots. . . . Map (db m51344) HM
11 Kansas, Johnson County, Olathe — A Survivor
This barn is thought to be the oldest structure standing on the Mahaffie farm. While the siding was replaced at least twice, the frame underneath probably dates to about 1860, when the Mahaffies established the farm and their first home. In 2009, . . . Map (db m34542) HM
12 Kansas, Johnson County, Overland Park — A. M. Wood Buildings
Built 1923Map (db m69335) HM
13 Kansas, Johnson County, Overland Park — Conser Garage & Bus Station
Built 1928Map (db m69330) HM
14 Kansas, Johnson County, Overland Park — Conser Store & Hall
Built 1911 A landmark building designated by the O. P. Landmark CommissionMap (db m69339) HM
15 Kansas, Johnson County, Overland Park — Hedrick-Fleming Hall & Post Office — Built 1925
[Title is text]Map (db m99278) HM
16 Kansas, Johnson County, Overland Park — Overland Park State Bank Building — Built 1910
A landmark building designated by the O.P. Landmark CommissionMap (db m99279) HM
17 Kansas, Johnson County, Overland Park — Stanley Rural High School — 1919 - 1965
While S.R.H.S. was being built, classes were held in the Christian and Methodist churches - Grange Hall. Charter Roll SCHOOL BOARD      TEACHERS J.L. Chaney, R.H. Holmes, P.L. Kellogg - J.L. Stark, Principal; Amy Kincaid . . . Map (db m20786) HM
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18 Kansas, Johnson County, Overland Park — Voights Building
Built 1928Map (db m69331) HM
19 Kansas, Johnson County, Overland Park — Wilson-Weldon Buildings
Built 1924Map (db m69337) HM
20 Kansas, Kearny County, Lakin — The White House
Built and owned by Alonzo B. Boylan 1876 - 1890Map (db m65751) HM
21 Kansas, Kingman County, Kingman — Carnegie Library
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m62636) HM
22 Kansas, Kingman County, Kingman — City Building
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m62656) HM
23 Kansas, Kingman County, Kingman — Kingman County Courthouse
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m62693) HM
24 Kansas, Kingman County, Kingman — Kingman Memorial Armory — Company L 137th Infantry — 1937 —
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m62696) HM
25 Kansas, Kingman County, Kingman — United States Post Office
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m62655) HM
26 Kansas, Labette County, Edna — First State Bank
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m60793) HM
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27 Kansas, Leavenworth County, Leavenworth — "Harvey House" Leavenworth Court House Annex I — Established 1984
This home was built circa 1870 by A. A. Higgenbotham. The stone was quarried at Junction City, Kansas. Messrs. Anthony, Goehner and Lysle negotiated with the Harvey family and the property was donated to Cushing Hospital in 1944. The Hospital . . . Map (db m53605) HM
28 Kansas, Leavenworth County, Leavenworth — Riverfront Community Center — Old Union Depot — Built in 1888 by James A. McGonigle —
In 1984 V.B. Greenamyre and family gave the building to the City of Leavenworth. In 1985 a bond issue was voted to renovate the building and to build additional facilities. A half cent sales tax was approved to payoff those bonds and support the . . . Map (db m42110) HM
29 Kansas, Leavenworth County, Leavenworth — The Carroll House — Leavenworth Historical Museum
In the early 1860's John Foster bought the farm land and house which is now Leavenworth's Museum. The farm was transferred to Lucien Scott a banker in 1882. Mr. Scott added the front part to the house and his architect George McKenna carved the . . . Map (db m82715) HM
30 Kansas, Leavenworth County, Leavenworth — The Knapp House
Built in 1894 by Chauncey L. Knapp, founder & owner of C.L. Knapp & Co. 418 DelawareMap (db m53569) HM
31 Kansas, Lincoln County, Lincoln — Lincoln County Courthouse
has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior 1899Map (db m204683) HM
32 Kansas, Linn County, Prescott — Prescott Rural High School — 1924
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m64662) HM
33 Kansas, Linn County, Prescott — Prescott School — 1883
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m64659) HM
34 Kansas, Lyon County, Emporia — Kress Building
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Circa 1929Map (db m49777) HM
35 Kansas, Lyon County, Emporia — Mrs. Preston B. Plumb House
This house built 1894 by widow of Preston B. Plumb a founder of Emporia. Later given to Emporia Y.W.C.A. by daughters Mary, Ruth, Caroline. —————— Senator Preston B. Plumb and Carrie S. Plumb . . . Map (db m60946) HM
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36 Kansas, Lyon County, Emporia — Richard Howe House
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Circa 1867Map (db m49806) HM
37 Kansas, Marion County, Marion — Elgin House
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior In grateful memory of Van Keith Anderson Nov. 4, 1921 - Jan. 11, 1986 the engineer who developed . . . Map (db m60955) HM
38 Kansas, Marion County, Peabody — Carnegie Library
This property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m95248) HM
39 Kansas, Marion County, Peabody — J. S. Schroeder Building — Built 1884
National Register of Historic placesMap (db m95253) HM
40 Kansas, Marshall County, Blue Rapids — Blue Rapids Public Library — 1874
Entered on the National Register of Historic Places March 17, 1972Map (db m78929) HM
41 Kansas, Marshall County, Frankfort — Frankfort Grade School — 1902
Entered on the National Register of Historic Places Dec. 27, 1972Map (db m79120) HM
42 Kansas, Marshall County, Marysville — Marshall County Court House — 1891
Entered on the National Register of Historic Places Nov. 5, 1974Map (db m48601) HM
43 Kansas, McPherson County, Lindsborg — Bernquist & Nelson Drugstore — Circa 1880
was placed on the Register of Historic Kansas Places and the National Register of Historic Places on August 22, 2009Map (db m80606) HM
44 Kansas, McPherson County, Lindsborg — Clareen & Peterson Restaurant — Built In 1899
was placed on the Register of Historic Kansas Places and the National Register of Historic Places on August 22, 2009Map (db m66645) HM
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45 Kansas, McPherson County, Lindsborg — Den Svenska Timmerstugan — The Swedish Timber Cottage
This traditional Swedish cottage was designed and pre-built in Siljansnδs Sweden and reassembled here in August 1983Map (db m53562) HM
46 Kansas, McPherson County, Lindsborg — Hjerpe Grocery — Built In 1915 and 1930
was placed on the Register of Historic Kansas Places and the National Register of Historic Places on August 31, 2010Map (db m66646) HM
47 Kansas, McPherson County, Lindsborg — Holmberg and Johnson Blacksmith & Wagonshop — Circa 1900
was placed on the Register of Historic Kansas Places and the National Register of Historic Places on August 22, 2009Map (db m66647) HM
48 Kansas, McPherson County, Lindsborg — Lindsborg Post Office — Built in 1936
has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m53559) HM
49 Kansas, McPherson County, Lindsborg — The Farmers State Bank Building — Circa 1887
has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m80605) HM
50 Kansas, McPherson County, Lindsborg — The Teichgraeber-Runbeck House
Built 1906 has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Reg.[istered] 11-15-2005Map (db m80658) HM
51 Kansas, McPherson County, Marquette — Hans Hanson House — Built in 1888
has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior 11-11-95Map (db m81761) HM
52 Kansas, McPherson County, Marquette — Opera Block — Built 1886 - 1887
1st brick building in MarquetteMap (db m95297) HM
53 Kansas, McPherson County, McPherson — McPherson Opera House — Built c. 1888
has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Reg.[istered] 3-17-1972Map (db m80664) HM
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54 Kansas, Miami County, Osawatomie — Original Land Office — 1854 Centennial 1954
of H. B. Smith, First Mayor Given to the Osawatomie Historical Society in memory of Mrs. A. W. Youngberg by her husbandMap (db m69328) HM
55 Kansas, Mitchell County, Beloit — Mitchell County Courthouse
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m131542) HM
56 Kansas, Mitchell County, Beloit — The Porter Hotel
is listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior July 23, 2004Map (db m212949) HM
57 Kansas, Montgomery County, Cherryvale — Carnegie Free Library
Entered as a National Historic Place August 1987Map (db m61432) HM
58 Kansas, Montgomery County, Coffeyville — Perkins Building — Built 1890
This building was the location of the C.M. Condon & Company Bank during the time of the infamous raid by the Dalton Gang on the Condon & First National Banks October 5, 1892 Placed on National Register of Historic Places by . . . Map (db m60799) HM
59 Kansas, Morris County, Council Grove — Council Grove National Bank Building — 1887 — Philomathian Heritage Plaque —
The Council Grove National Bank began August 23, 1878, as the Morris County State Bank of Kansas. It became a national bank in 1900. An 1886 fire destroyed the bank, then located between the Hays House and this building. Constructed in 1887 at a . . . Map (db m45092) HM
60 Kansas, Morris County, Council Grove — Farmers & Drovers Bank — 1893 — Philomathian Heritage Plaque —
Constructed by F. Roussillet, contractor, this building is an electic [sic] style two story brick with limestone Romanesque arches over half round stained glass windows, marble columns and a Bysantine [sic] dome. The adjacent business building was . . . Map (db m45090) HM
61 Kansas, Nemaha County, Seneca — City Hall
Seneca’s City Hall was built on the site of the charming but combustible wooden firehouse. Completed in 1916 this Beaux Arts style building housed all City and County Offices, as well as the town library, and the police and fire departments. . . . Map (db m55822) HM
62 Kansas, Neosho County, Chanute — The Tioga Inn
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m57302) HM
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63 Kansas, Ness County, Ness City — Lion Block
has been listed on the Register of Historic Kansas Places by the United States Department of the Interior August 20, 2008 This property has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States . . . Map (db m66164) HM
64 Kansas, Ness County, Ness City — Ness County Courthouse
[List of County Officials] [County] Population 1500 [on] date of organization 1880 On day of dedication 7225 [County] Valuation $204,597.00 [on] date of organization 1880 On day of dedication $14,302,982.00 Ross Calhoun Donor of . . . Map (db m66144) HM
65 Kansas, Osborne County, Osborne — Osborne County Courthouse — Built 1906-1908
has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior 2001Map (db m53541) HM
66 Kansas, Pottawatomie County, Wamego — Old Dutch Mill
Built in 1879 twelve miles north of Wamego by a Dutch immigrant, this old mill was used to grind grain into flour and cornmeal. In 1925 thirty-five team and wagons moved the mill to Wamego. Each stone was taken down numbered and rebuilt exactly as . . . Map (db m32604) HM
67 Kansas, Reno County, Hutchinson — Bussinger Clothiers — 127 North Main — 1886 —
Altered 1960, rehabilitated 1991. Housed Bussinger Clothiers, Hoagland Clothing, Watson's Clothing and other offices and a boarding house.Map (db m40070) HM
68 Kansas, Reno County, Hutchinson — Citizens Bank — 200 North Main — 1886 —
Since its original construction, the Highley or Sidlinger Block has always housed a bank or other financial institution.Map (db m40079) HM
69 Kansas, Reno County, Hutchinson — European Hotel — 123 North Main — 1888 —
Facade added 1925. The European Hotel was listed in 1909 as occupying the upper level.Map (db m40069) HM
70 Kansas, Reno County, Hutchinson — Hutchinson's Historic Fox Theatre
has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Est. 1931Map (db m40064) HM
71 Kansas, Reno County, Hutchinson — Krous Building — 122 North Main — 1905 —
Replaced original 1899 Krous Building, altered 1960, rehabilitated 1988. Housed Jenkins & Sons Music, Jones O'Neal Shoes and now Payton Optical.Map (db m40081) HM
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72 Kansas, Reno County, Hutchinson — Reno House — 101 North Main — 1871 —
Site of the first building solely a hotel, the 1871 Reno Hotel was replaced in 1912 by the Reno House. The American National Bank Building became Hutchinson National Bank.Map (db m40041) HM
73 Kansas, Reno County, Hutchinson — Stallman Block — 119 North Main — 1889 —
This building has housed Star Clothiers, Nussbaum's and Meschkes Men's Clothing.Map (db m40067) HM
74 Kansas, Reno County, Hutchinson — Strand Theater — 103 North Main — 1913 —
The Strand Theater occupied this site in 1913. It later was called the Deluxe Theater.Map (db m40044) HM
75 Kansas, Reno County, Hutchinson — Whiteside Building — 126 North Main — 1904 —
An early skylight drew Morton Interiors, McInturff Photo Studio and Three Sisters Clothing Store. Site originally was a livery stable.Map (db m40076) HM
76 Kansas, Reno County, Hutchinson — Wiley Building — 100-102 North Main — 1912 —
1882 Opera House preceded Vernon Wiley's $350,000, 1912 Classical Revival style skyscraper, tallest building west of the Mississippi, home of Hutchinson Board of Trade and Wiley's Department Store.Map (db m40058) HM
77 Kansas, Rice County, Sterling — The Monroe Apartments
T.H. Brown, owner of the Citizens State Bank, built this office building with the unusual arched doorways in 1900. It had upstairs apartments and also housed such businesses as Hockaday Broom Corn Company, Western Union, and other professional . . . Map (db m95284) HM
78 Kansas, Rush County, La Crosse — Barnard Library — Works Progress Administration — 1937 —
Erected by Works Progress Administration and Board of Education La Crosse A.D. 1937Map (db m155985) HM
79 Kansas, Russell County, Russell — Dream Theater — 1949
Placed March, 2006 National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m95517) HM
80 Kansas, Saline County, Salina — Fox-Watson Theatre — 1931
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Kansas Preservation Alliance Award For ExcellenceMap (db m57176) HM
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81 Kansas, Sedgwick County, Wichita — The Eaton Hotel — Eaton Place
The Eaton Hotel, built in 1887 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972, is the cornerstone of the Eaton Place project. This endeavor saved both the original hotel and the remainder of the historic 500 block of East . . . Map (db m56384) HM
82 Kansas, Sedgwick County, Wichita — The Historic Sedgwick County Courthouse — Built 1888 - 1889
has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the National Park Service, United States Department of the Interior May 1971 This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States . . . Map (db m56392) HM
83 Kansas, Sedgwick County, Wichita — The Munger House
First Wichita home built in 1868 Given by Eunice Sterling Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution Restored by Eunice Sterling Chapter and Historic Wichita, Inc.Map (db m225356) HM
84 Kansas, Sedgwick County, Wichita, Old Town — A. S. Parks and A. E. Jones Building — Built 1913 — Wichita Warehouse and Jobbers District —
Built As Warehouse For $14,000 First Tenant: Rumely Products Company of Indiana Builder: MacLean Construction Company, Chicago, IL Renovated: 2006 as Rumely Condominiums Historic Address: 701 East Second Current Address: 242 N. . . . Map (db m56448) HM
85 Kansas, Sedgwick County, Wichita, Old Town — Advance Rumely Building — Built 1916 — Wichita Warehouse and Jobbers District —
Built For Commercial & Manufacturing (Second of 3 Buildings) Original Spelling Rumely Changed in the 1930's to Rumley Historic Address: 239 N. Rock Island Current Address: 238 N. MeadMap (db m56446) HM
86 Kansas, Sedgwick County, Wichita, Old Town — Brokers Office & Warehouse Company Building — Built 1929 — Wichita Warehouse and Jobbers District —
. . . Map (db m56507) HM
87 Kansas, Sedgwick County, Wichita, Old Town — Coleman Co. Inc. Factory Building — Built 1936 - 1937 — Wichita Warehouse and Jobbers District —
Housed Coleman's Machine Shop Historic Address: 253 N. Mead Current Address: 255 N. MeadMap (db m56447) HM
88 Kansas, Sedgwick County, Wichita, Old Town — Coleman Lamp & Stove Building — Built 1912 — Wichita Warehouse and Jobbers District —
Built For Manufacturing Remodeled: 2002 Historic Address: 201 Moore Avenue Current Address: 201 N. MeadMap (db m56435) HM
89 Kansas, Sedgwick County, Wichita, Old Town — Coleman Lamp & Stove Building — Built 1945 — Wichita Warehouse and Jobbers District —
Built For Manufacturing Architect: Schmidt, Boucher & Overend, Wichita, Kansas Remodeled: 2002 Historic Address: 213 Moore Avenue Current Address: 213 N. MeadMap (db m56436) HM
90 Kansas, Sedgwick County, Wichita, Old Town — Coleman Lamp & Stove Building — Built 1945 - 1950 — Wichita Warehouse and Jobbers District —
Built For Metal Stamping Department Historic Address: 217 Moore Avenue Current Address: 213 N. MeadMap (db m56442) HM
91 Kansas, Sedgwick County, Wichita, Old Town — Coleman Lamp & Stove Building — Built 1945 - 1950 — Wichita Warehouse and Jobbers District —
Built For Shear Department Historic Address: 233 Moore Avenue Current Address: 213 N. MeadMap (db m56443) HM
92 Kansas, Sedgwick County, Wichita, Old Town — Coleman Lamp & Stove Building — Built 1945 and 1950 — Wichita Warehouse and Jobbers District —
Historic Address: 235 Moore Avenue Current Address: 225 N. MeadMap (db m56444) HM
93 Kansas, Sedgwick County, Wichita, Old Town — Commercial / Residential Buildings — Wichita Warehouse and Jobbers District
Built 1897-1903 Renovated: 2004 Historic & Current Address: 800 East Douglas Built 1897-1903 Renovated: 2004 Historic & Current Address: 802 East DouglasMap (db m60621) HM
94 Kansas, Sedgwick County, Wichita, Old Town — Commercial Building — Built 1908 — Wichita Warehouse and Jobbers District —
Historic Address: 125/127 N. Rock Island Current Address: 125 N. Rock IslandMap (db m56485) HM
95 Kansas, Sedgwick County, Wichita, Old Town — F. G. & C. H. Smyth & Sons Building — Built 1912 — Wichita Warehouse and Jobbers District —
Historic Address: 120/122 N. Rock Island Current Address: 117 N. MosleyMap (db m56477) HM
96 Kansas, Sedgwick County, Wichita, Old Town — F. G. & C. H. Smyth & Sons Building — Built 1905; Rebuilt 1912 — Wichita Warehouse and Jobbers District —
Builder: Martin Carroll Construction Company, Kansas City, Missouri Architect: Fred G. McCune, Wichita, KS Historic Address: 115/125 N. Mead Current Address: 121 N. MeadMap (db m56512) HM
97 Kansas, Sedgwick County, Wichita, Old Town — George Innes Dry Goods — Built 1919-1920 — Wichita Warehouse and Jobbers District —
Builder: George Herman Siedhoff Original Owner: George Innes Dry Goods Construction Cost: $1,000,000 Reinforced Concrete Building Original & Historic Address: 701 East First —————— In Honor of . . . Map (db m56433) HM
98 Kansas, Sedgwick County, Wichita, Old Town — Grant-Billingsley Warehouse — Built 1923 — Wichita Warehouse and Jobbers District —
Built For The Grant-Billingsley Fruit Company (Second of 4 Buildings) Architect: Glenn H. Thomas, Wichita, Ks. Historic Address: 141/143 N. Rock Island Current Address: 143 N. Rock IslandMap (db m56505) HM
99 Kansas, Sedgwick County, Wichita, Old Town — Isaac N. Hockaday Building — Built 1908 - 1909 — Wichita Warehouse and Jobbers District —
Built To Manufacture Paint For The Hockaday Paint Co. Historic Address: 140/148 N. Mosley Current Address: 150 N. MosleyMap (db m56453) HM
100 Kansas, Sedgwick County, Wichita, Old Town — Isaac N. Hockaday Building — Built 1905 - 1906 — Wichita Warehouse and Jobbers District —
Built To Manufacture Paint And Paint Products Historic Address: 140/142 N. Mosley Current Address: 140 N. MosleyMap (db m56463) HM

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