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Keen Kutter Building and Marker image, Touch for more information
By William Fischer, Jr., September 4, 2011
Keen Kutter Building and Marker
101 Kansas, Sedgwick County, Wichita, Old Town — Keen Kutter Building — Built 1905 - 1906 — Wichita Warehouse and Jobbers District —
On 1st Street at Mosley Street, on the left when traveling east on 1st Street.
Built as Wholesale Hardware Building at a cost of $250,000 for Morton-Simmons Hardware Co. featuring Keen Kutter Tools and Equipment Architect: Mauran, Russell and Garden, St. Louis, Missouri Builder: Wurster Construction Company, . . . Map (db m56450) HM
102 Kansas, Sedgwick County, Wichita, Old Town — Lampl Produce Company Building — Built 1907-1908 — Wichita Warehouse and Jobbers District —
On Mosley, on the left when traveling north.
Built as a Warehouse for $17,000 Historic Address: 116/118 N. Rock Island Current Address: 111 N. MosleyMap (db m56473) HM
103 Kansas, Sedgwick County, Wichita, Old Town — Lehmann-Higginson Wholesale Grocery Building — Built 1912 — Wichita Warehouse and Jobbers District —
On 1st Street at Mead Street, on the left when traveling east on 1st Street.
Built as free-standing wholesale grocery warehouse for $70,000 Architect: Fred G. McCune, Wichita, Kansas Renovated: 1998 as Office Historic & Current Address: 800 East FirstMap (db m56432) HM
104 Kansas, Sedgwick County, Wichita, Old Town — O. A. Boyle Building — Built 1917 - 1918 — Wichita Warehouse and Jobbers District —
On Mead Street near 1st Street, on the left when traveling north.
Built as a Farm Products Warehouse Builder: George H. Siedhoff Construction Company Historic and Current Address: 139 N. MeadMap (db m56508) HM
105 Kansas, Sedgwick County, Wichita, Old Town — Salvation Army Building — Built 1946 — Wichita Warehouse and Jobbers District —
On Mosley, on the right when traveling north.
Historic and Current Address: 126 N. MosleyMap (db m56471) HM
106 Kansas, Sedgwick County, Wichita, Old Town — W. S. Grant Building — Built 1906 — Wichita Warehouse and Jobbers District —
On Rock Island Street near 1st Street, on the left when traveling north.
Built For The Grant-Billingsley Fruit Company (First of 4 Buildings) Historic Address: 133 N. Rock Island Current Address: 131 N. Rock IslandMap (db m56486) HM
107 Kansas, Sedgwick County, Wichita, Old Town — W. S. Grant Building — Built 1925 — Wichita Warehouse and Jobbers District —
On Rock Island Street near 1st Street, on the left when traveling north.
. . . Map (db m56506) HM
108 Kansas, Sedgwick County, Wichita, Old Town — Walterscheid Pump Factory & Machine Shop Building — Built 1900 and 1901 — Wichita Warehouse and Jobbers District —
On Mead Street, on the right when traveling north.
Historic Address: 122/124 N. Mead Current Address: 116 N. MeadMap (db m56510) HM
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109 Kansas, Sedgwick County, Wichita, Old Town — Wichita Casket Company Building — Built 1916; Burned down 1987 — Wichita Warehouse and Jobbers District —
On Rock Island Street near 1st Street, on the left when traveling north.
Historic Address: 129/131 N. Rock Island Current Address: 129 N. Rock IslandMap (db m56479) HM
110 Kansas, Shawnee County, Topeka — Alfred M. Landon State Office Building
Near SW Jackson Street, 0.1 miles north of SW 10th Street.
Purchased from the Santa Fe Railway Co. and renovated for state office facilitiesMap (db m119038) HM
111 Kansas, Shawnee County, Topeka — Devon Apartment Building
On 12th Street at SW Taylor Street, on the right when traveling west on 12th Street.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Historic Topeka Inc. Preservation Award 1994Map (db m63884) HM
112 Kansas, Shawnee County, Topeka — G.A.R. Memorial Building
On SW 10th Avenue at SW Jackson Street, on the right when traveling west on SW 10th Avenue.
This tablet was erected by the State of Kansas to the memory of Charles Henry Chandler the designer of this building State Architect MCMIX - MCMXVIIIMap (db m61427) HM WM
113 Kansas, Shawnee County, Topeka — Gem Building
On SW 10th Avenue near SW Topeka Boulevard, on the right when traveling west.
has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior November 1, 2006 and on the Register of Historic Kansas Places by the State of Kansas August 26, 2006 . . . Map (db m50789) HM
114 Kansas, Shawnee County, Topeka — The Capitol Building
Under construction for thirty-seven years, the Capitol building was completed in 1903 at a cost of $3,200,588.92. It was considered among the most architecturally handsome buildings in the nation. At a height of 304 feet, the Kansas Capitol is . . . Map (db m46993) HM
115 Kansas, Shawnee County, Topeka — The Governor's Plaque
This life-sized sculpture depicted the 22-foot Kansas Capitol dome sculpture "Ad Astra" is a gift to the people of Kansas from the Honorable Bill Graves, forty-third governor of Kansas. It is presented as a proud symbol of our state's heritage, . . . Map (db m46998) HM
116 Kansas, Shawnee County, Topeka — Ward-Meade Mansion
Anthony Ward constructed this home between 1870 and 1874. Two sides are built of handsome brick and two of native limestone. The house was remodeled between 1900 and 1905 after it was occupied by the Ward's daughter, Jennie Ward Meade and her . . . Map (db m65037) HM
117 Kansas, Stafford County, Stafford — Farmers National Bank — Built 1905 — Shepard & Farrar, Kansas City, Mo. Architects —
On Broadway at Main Street, on the right when traveling east on Broadway.
. . . Map (db m40103) HM
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118 Kansas, Stanton County, Johnson City — Johnson Branch Santa Fe Depot
Near East Highland Avenue just east of South Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling east.
The Johnson Branch Santa Fe Depot was built in 1923 and sold at auction 60 years later in 1983. It was purchased by Alfred Ramsay and donated to the Stanton County Historical Society as a museum.Map (db m212927) HM
119 Kansas, Sumner County, Caldwell — Caldwell "The Border Queen" / On This Site
On South Main Street (U.S. 81) at East 1st Avenue, on the left when traveling north on South Main Street.
Caldwell "The Border Queen" Founded 1871, incorporated 1879 by a town company of investors from Wichita and named for U. S. Sen. Alexander Caldwell. The original townsite was north of Ave. F, the Kansas state line prior to 1876. . . . Map (db m96545) HM
120 Kansas, Sumner County, Caldwell — Native Stone Building
On South Main Street (U.S. 81) at East 1st Avenue, on the left when traveling south on South Main Street.
This corner was occupied by the Exchange Saloon, the site of many shooting incidents between cowpokes and outlaws during the 1870s and 1880s. The saloon was destroyed by fire in 1898. The first floor of this building was built in 1902 with materials . . . Map (db m96542) HM
121 Kansas, Sumner County, Caldwell — The Grand Opera House
On South Main Street (U.S. 81) at West 2nd Avenue, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street.
By 1884 the growing city of Caldwell was interested in promoting the finer cultural aspects of life and plans were made to construct a new Grand Opera House. During that year an opulent three story brick structure was erected on this site. It was . . . Map (db m96546) HM
122 Kansas, Sumner County, Caldwell — The Last Chance Saloon
On South Main Street (U.S. 81) north of East First Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
The first building erected at Caldwell was, appropriately enough, a saloon. Constructed of thick logs in 1869 by Curley Marshall, it was located about a mile southeast of this marker on the north bank of Bluff Creek. It was open for business in time . . . Map (db m96531) HM
123 Kansas, Sumner County, Caldwell — The Leland Hotel
On South Main Street (U.S. 81) at West 1st Avenue, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street.
The Leland Hotel stood here from 1880 to 1970 when a fire swept through the historic structure. It was built of brick, 3 stories high, 46 guest rooms each with its own running water, a billiard hall, barber shop, bridal chamber, barroom, dining hall . . . Map (db m96541) HM
124 Kansas, Sumner County, Caldwell — The Stock Exchange Bank
On South Main Street (U.S. 81) at West 1st Avenue, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street.
The Stock Exchange Bank is the oldest business in Caldwell and occupies one of the oldest surviving buildings in town. It received a State Charter on November 12, 1881 and opened for business the following December 24th. The stone building erected . . . Map (db m96544) HM
125 Kansas, Thomas County, Colby — Thomas County Courthouse — National Register of Historic Places
Near North Court Avenue at East 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m156303) HM
126 Kansas, Wabaunsee County, Alma — 8 — Brandt Hotel — Built in 1887
On Missouri Avenue (State Highway 99) at 4th Street, on the left when traveling south on Missouri Avenue.
This beautiful native stone building was originally known as the Brandt Hotel. For many years this hotel was host to many salesmen, politicians, and travelers visiting Alma.Map (db m64850) HM
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127 Kansas, Wabaunsee County, Alma — 3 — Commercial National Bank Block — Built in the late 1800's
On Missouri Avenue (State Highway 99) at 3rd Street, on the left when traveling south on Missouri Avenue.
This fine stone building was at one time a bawdy saloon of the early days and then served as a formal, dignified bank. A large arched wine cellar beneath it is still preserved in its original state.Map (db m64861) HM
128 Kansas, Wabaunsee County, Alma — 7 — Limerick Building — Built in the early 1880's
On Missouri Avenue (State Highway 99) at 4th Street, on the left when traveling south on Missouri Avenue.
This beautiful and stately native stone building was once one of the finest buildings in town. Being named after the two Irish brothers who built it, it is referred to as the Limerick Building.Map (db m64849) HM
129 Kansas, Wabaunsee County, Alma — 1 — Meyer Block — Built in the early 1890's
On Missouri Avenue (State Highway 99) at 3rd Street, on the right when traveling south on Missouri Avenue.
Some of the businesses that occupied this beautiful native stone building were a drug store, post office and jewelry store.Map (db m64871) HM
130 Kansas, Wabaunsee County, Alma — 4 — Mueller Block — Built in mid 1870's
On Missouri Avenue (State Highway 99) at 3rd Street, on the left when traveling south on Missouri Avenue.
This stone building was built by Mr. Conrad Mueller and operated as a saloon until Prohibition. He then started a hardware business.Map (db m64859) HM
131 Kansas, Wabaunsee County, Alma — 2 — Palenske Building — Built in 1890
On Missouri Avenue south of 3rd Street, on the left when traveling south.
Originally known as the Palenske Building, this beautiful two story stone building originally housed a bookstore. It was also a bank at one time. The detailed scrollwork around the doorway adds a unique touch to this building.Map (db m64877) HM
132 Kansas, Wabaunsee County, Alma — 6 — Wabaunsee County Bank and Kinne & Kerans General Merchandise — Built in 1886
On Missouri Avenue (State Highway 99) south of 4th Street, on the right when traveling south.
Both the Wabaunsee County Bank and C.O. Kinne and R.J. Kerans General Merchandise store occupied this ornate native stone building at one time.Map (db m64858) HM
133 Kansas, Wabaunsee County, Eskridge — Waugh Bank Building — 1906
On Main Street (State Highway 4) at 2nd Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
This property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m64901) HM
134 Kansas, Wichita County, Leoti — Municipal Auditorium & City Hall
On North 4th Street at East J Street on North 4th Street.
Municipal Auditorium & City Hall Has Been Listed in the National Register of Historic Places By the United States Department of the Interior WPA Project 1939-1942Map (db m199544) HM
135 Kansas, Wilson County, Fredonia — Gold Dust Hotel — Circa 1885
On 7th Street at Madison Street, on the right when traveling north on 7th Street.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m61126) HM
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136 Kansas, Wilson County, Neodesha — Brown Hotel
On Main Street (U.S. 75) at 6th Street, on the left when traveling west on Main Street.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Circa 1896Map (db m57601) HM

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