Kansas 150 photos

Kansas State Capitol under construction. Circa 1880

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View of original City Hall, known popularly as the "City Building," located on the southeast corner of Main and William Streets; "Mayor's Office" painted on third floor window. Presently houses the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum. Original Central Fire Station at left, and Wichita Eagle building at far left, corner of Market and William Streets.

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Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum

After the great blizzard of 1886

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A parade in the 100 block of East Douglas. The Philadelphia Store is located on the southwest corner of Market and Douglas, 111 East Douglas. A. Katz Dry Goods is in the Philadelphia Store. 1884

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Wichita Public Library

Young boy identified as John Reed posed with a high-wheel bicycle. Note that the pedals are attached directly to the front wheel. The wheels became larger as manufacturers realized that the larger the wheel, the farther the cyclist could travel with one rotation.

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Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum

Mike Zimmerly was in the process of building the Zimmerly building when he died in 1887. His wife saw his dream fulfilled by overseeing the completion of the building. It was completed in 1888. Architects were Dumont and Hayward. This building later became known as the Winnie Building. This was in the 200 block of East Douglas, north side. 1889

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Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum

This is a photo of an unidentified family standing in front of their sod house near Norcatur, Decatur County, Kansas. There is a windmill in view which was used to get water from the ground. Date: Between 1880 and 1889

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Kansas State Historical Society / Courtesy Photos

View of John Summer and his family standing in front of their home located two miles northeast of Dunlap, Morris County, Kansas. The home was built in the 1880s. Date: Between 1880 and 1885

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Kansas State Historical Society / Courtesy Photos

Franklin School, located at 214 South Elizabeth. It was named for Benjamin Franklin. 1888

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Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum

Built on the far west side of Wichita at 415 West 2nd Street. The building was never completed due to the end of the economic boom of the 1880s. The business failed, no watches were ever manufactured, building was later abandoned. 1888

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Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum