What To Do | Architecture100 Year Old Historic HomesLocation: IolaFrom mansions built in the 1880s to houses ordered from Sears, Iola has them all!
Address: 302 Colborn (see story) Iola, KS 66749 1870 Freemount Lutheran ChurchLocation: LindsborgOldest building in continual use in McPherson County.
Address: 5 miles west of Lindsborg on K-4 and south on 8th Avenue 1.9 miles Lindsborg, KS 67456 1872 Limestone Public LibraryLocation: Blue RapidsThe oldest library in continuous use west of the Mississippi River. Researchers come from all over to use the microfilm records.
Address: 14 Public Square Blue Rapids, KS 66411 1887 Stone BarnLocation: Dexter1904 Court House ClockLocation: IolaOnce 7 stories high in the sky!
Address: 1 Madison Avenue southeast side of the downtown square Iola, KS 66749 1920s Steel BridgeLocation: PiquaIf you're not afraid of some gravel and dirt, you will find a rare jewel.
Address: 150th Rd Piqua, KS 66761 9th Street StepsLocation: MarysvilleWPA Retaining Wall Project - locally known as "The Wall"
Address: 9th and Carolina Marysville, KS 66508 Alma HotelLocation: AlmaAmerica's Best Inn and Regency InnLocation: IolaSoooo, what would the doctor orders after a long day on the road or on the trail?
Address: 13 15 N. State Street Iola, KS 66749 Antonino Elementary School (Betts residence)Location: AntoninoDuring the Great Depression when local farmers could not afford the cost of private parochial education, the public school district built an elementary school on the east edge of town.
Address: Antonino, KS Bandstand in the town squareLocation: HumboldtHumboldt's town square has a beautiful two- level bandstand in the center. With no courthouse, all sides of the square can be seen.
Address: 9th St and Bridge St Humboldt, KS 66748 Barnes State Bank MuseumLocation: BarnesThe restored Barnes State Bank Building, originally built in 1911 is home to the "Barnes State Bank Museum" and "Always Christmas Shoppe".
Address: 107 Railroad Avenue Barnes, KS 66933 Barton County CourthouseLocation: Great BendBethany Lutheran ChurchLocation: LindsborgIn 1882 Lindsborg's first performance of Handel's "Messiah" was held in Bethany Lutheran Church.
Address: 320 N Main Lindsborg, KS 67456 Bethesda Hospital & Nursing HomeLocation: GoesselOriginal steps still standing along with a memorial plaque
Address: 408 E. Main Goessel, KS 67053 Beulah Stone ChurchLocation: LeotiOne of the few native stone buildings remaining in Wichita County
Address: 11 miles north, 3 miles east, 3/4 mile north of Leoti Leoti, KS 67861 Beverly vs. Patterson HouseLocation: BurlingameBohemian Cultural Center/Alton CafeLocation: AltonLocated in former Bohemian Hall from next door Smith County.
Address: 602 Mill Alton, KS 67623 Brick StreetsLocation: Valley FallsWhy is 8th street paved with concrete when most of the streets are brick?
Address: 412 Broadway Valley Falls, KS Bridges of Northern Barton CountyLocation: HoisingtonBeautiful WPA Limestone Bridges withstand the test of time.
Address: North of Hoisington Hoisington, KS 67544 Broadway's Historic HomesLocation: Great BendBrown Grand TheatreLocation: ConcordiaRestored to its original 1907 splendor, this stunning performing arts theatre is a must see! Perhaps you'll even see "Earl"!
Address: 310 W. 6th St. Concordia, KS 66901 Carnegie Public LibraryLocation: HeringtonThe library, built in 1915, is still in use today. NRHP
Address: 102 S. Broadway Herington, KS 67449 Catherine SchoolLocation: CatharineEstablished 1902. Closed 1999.
Address: 2131 St. Anton Street Catharine, KS 67627 Cement Bridge over the Cottonwood RiverLocation: FlorenceDrive over the old bridge and onto the brick street leading out of town.
Address: East 3rd Street Florence, KS 66851 Central Community ChurchLocation: Smith CenterThis native stone church was built in 1874
Address: 211 W Court Smith Center, KS 66967 Charles Linkenauger HouseLocation: Burlingame1867 best house on the block
Address: 313 E. Santa Fe Avenue Burlingame, KS 66413 Chief TheaterLocation: ColdwaterIn 2004 this theatre was completely renovated with no detail being left out. The beautiful Indian decor was refurbished to restore every detail of the original motif.
Address: 122 E. Main Street Coldwater, KS 67029 ChurchesLocation: Osage CityUnited Methodist, 1917; First Prebsytarian, 1923; St Patrick's Catholic 1912
Address: 6th Street near LORD Street Osage City, KS 66523 City HallLocation: Bird CityCoffee Mill RowLocation: GoodlandWhen Rock Island Railroad made Goodland into a sectional headquarters, railroad workers poured in. They needed housing and Coffee Mill Row, named for the coffee grinders the houses resembled, was born.
Address: 14th and Caldwell Goodland, KS 67735 Comanche County CourthouseLocation: Coldwater1928 Modern Eclecticism style
Address: 201 S. New York Coldwater, KS 67029 Community BuildingLocation: Phillipsburg" A Building Put To Community Use."
Address: 425 F Street Phillipsburg, KS 67661 Court House clock faceLocation: IolaOne of the four clock faces from the 1904 court house tower is on the square (south side) The other one you can find...look in a historic spot.
Address: just off of the downtown square Iola, KS 66749 Courtney's PlaceLocation: TorontoFresh pasta, divine pizza and a look at Toronto history.
Address: 120 W. Main Toronto, KS 66777 Crest TheatreLocation: Great BendDalton Gang HideoutLocation: MeadeEscape with the Dalton Gang through the tunnel and away from the law!
Address: 502 S. Pearlette Meade, KS 67864 Ditto-Leach HouseLocation: WamegoConstructed in 1890, the Ditto-Leach House was built to resemble a Villa in the suburbs of Messina, on the island of Sicily. With its stained glass windows, 21 gables and 70+ windows, this is an attraction for all to see.
Address: 910 5th Street Wamego, KS 66547 Downs Carnegie LibraryLocation: DownsOne of only two located in non-county seat cities in Kansas
Address: 504 Morgan Ave Downs, KS 67437 Downtown Historic DistrictLocation: GlascoThe 25 contributing buildings in Glasco's Downtown Historic District date from the original stone Biggs Building, built in 1880, to the former drug store, built in 1933, creating a unified commercial district. This district was placed on the National Register in 2002.
Address: 130 E. Main Glasco, KS 67445 Downtown Limestone wallsLocation: Plainville1909 fire destroys all but these sturdy walls
Address: Mill Street Plainville, KS 67663 Doyle PlaceLocation: Florence1882 Limestone Home on Doyle Creek
Address: 1123 North X Ranch Road Florence, KS 66851 Drug Store MuseumLocation: Lincoln1880's to 1920's pharmacy history with tours and demonstrations.
Address: 161 E Lincoln Ave Lincoln, KS 67455 Dutch MillLocation: WamegoThe Old Dutch Mill was built in 1879 by a Dutch immigrant east of town; it was moved stone by stone to its present location in 1924.
Address: East side of City Park on 4th Street Wamego, KS 66547 Early residences of Lindsborg walking tourLocation: LindsborgInterested in the location of the first flush toilet in Lindsborg? We can help!
Address: 104 E. Lincoln Lindsborg, KS 67456 EleanorLocation: IolaEleanor Roosevelt worried about typhroid fever and the spread of germs. See our "Eleanor."
Address: West of Iola on U.S. 54 in cemetery Iola, KS 66749 Ennis-Handy HouseLocation: GoodlandMary Ennis built this Queen Anne mansion in 1907 for $5,000. The grand lady has lived through a period as a boarding house and a funeral home between periods as a private home. The Sherman County Historical Society purchased it in 2001 and it is now open for tours.
Address: 202 W. 13th Goodland, KS 67735 Eschbaugh Advertising and Prairie Pallet Studio & GalleryLocation: WilsonA silk screening business and gallery built from the recycled Dakota sandstone of Wilson's old Union Pacific Railroad Depot.
Address: 3945 205th Rd Wilson, KS 67490 Floral HallLocation: Blue RapidsThe Marshall County Fair has been held in the Blue Rapids Park since 1916 and Floral Hall is one of the mainstay buildings.
Address: Riverside Park (Marshall Co Fairgrounds) Blue Rapids, KS 66411 Fouch's CabinLocation: LongtonShortly after the Great Depression, the Fouch family built a home out of railroad ties
Address: 304 W. 2nd ( U.S. 160 ) Longton, KS 67352 Friday Night LightsLocation: PhillipsburgThe WPA project has been home to the "Fighting Panthers" since 1936.
Address: 500 State Street Phillipsburg, KS Funston Boyhood Home - Original SiteLocation: IolaIf you can find the old smokehouse, you'll find the old Funston home site.
Address: North of Iola on the Old 169 Hwy (State Street) Iola, KS 66749 Garden of EdenLocation: LucasS.P. Dinsmoor's Folk Art Environment, also listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and one of the 8 Wonders of Kansas Art
Address: 305 E. 2nd Lucas, KS 67648 George Grant VillaLocation: VictoriaGrant came to America in 1872 in search of a place to build a country estate on which to retire. This became reality when his 2-story home constructed of native limestone overlooking Big Creek was completed.
Address: 2680 Grants Villa Rd. Victoria, KS 67671 Go Eat in the Basement!Location: MinneapolisThe Blue Moon is open only on Friday nights.
Address: 307 West 2nd Street Minneapolis, KS 67467 Goodland High SchoolLocation: GoodlandGoodland High School was built in 1937 as a Public Works Administration (PWA) project to put people to work.
Address: 1209 Cherry Street Goodland, KS 67735 Goodland Post OfficeLocation: GoodlandGoodland's Post Office changed names and locations before settling into the current office, which was built by the New Deal's Works Progress Administration.
Address: 124 E. 11th Goodland, KS 67735 Grant County LibraryLocation: UlyssesThe massive building that screams "learning starts here!"
Address: 215 E. Grant Ulysses, KS 67880 Great Bend City AuditoriumLocation: Great BendAddress: 1209 Williams
Great Bend, KS 67530 Gypsum AuditoriumLocation: GypsumGypsum ChurchesLocation: GypsumHand Dug WellLocation: SenecaWorld's widest and Kansas' second largest in volume, the hand-dug well is still in operation
Address: 301 N 11th Seneca, KS 66538 Health Insight / Light Hardware BuildingLocation: Yates CenterBuilding on National Register
Address: 100 E. Rutledge Yates Center, KS 66783 Herington Swimming Pool BuildingLocation: HeringtonHesperian Library City MuseumLocation: Cawker CityHistoric Library being restored to original greatness to become Cawker City Museum.
Address: 7th Street and Lake Drive Cawker City, KS 67430 Historic Adobe Museum and The Hotel EdwardsLocation: UlyssesTwo buildings rooted in the 1800s and renovated in the 20th century.
Address: 300 E. Oklahoma Ulysses, KS 67880 Historic Allen County JailLocation: IolaListed on the National Register of Historic Places, visit the jailor's quarters which is above the graffiti covered walls of the cells.
Address: 201 N. Jefferson Ave Iola, KS 66749 Historic Chevrolet SignLocation: HoisingtonAddress: 271 S Main St
Hoisington, KS 67544 Historic Courthouse & Genealogical LibraryLocation: MarysvilleThis stately Romanesque building is visible coming into Marysville from any direction.
Address: 1207 Broadway Marysville, KS 66508 Historic Downtown DistrictLocation: SenecaSeneca is designated as a Main Street City through the Kansas Main Street organization
Address: Main Street, between 3rd and 6th Seneca, KS 66538 Historic Elgin HotelLocation: MarionAmidst the Flint Hills of Kansas stands the Historic Elgin Hotel, the region’s finest fully-renovated boutique hotel. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Elgin's 19th century limestone building provides a unique venue to rest, relax and reconnect.
Address: 115 N. 3rd St. Marion, KS 66861 Historic First National Bank BuildingLocation: Smith CenterThe historic First National Bank building, built in 1889, an excellent example of Richardsonian Romanesque architecture is on the National Registry of Historic Places. After extensive renovations in 2015, two businesses are housed in the grand old building.
Address: 100 S Main Street Smith Center, KS 66967 Historic Florence Water TowerLocation: FlorenceHistoric Koester BlockLocation: MarysvilleA square of commercial & residential buildings built during the last half of the 19th century and early 1900's, and listed on the National and State Register of Historic Places. The entire block was given by the Koester Family to the City of Marysville in 1977.
Address: 10th & Broadway Marysville, KS 66508 Historic Morland State BankLocation: MorlandThe whole thing is concrete!
Address: NE Corner of 5th and Main Morland, KS 67650 Historic Seelye MansionLocation: AbileneAbilene is home to two Winners of the 8 Wonders of Kansas Architecture. Both homes were built after the Chisholm Trail had moved on to Ellsworth, KS. They both have very unique architecture, one is Georgian and the other is Victorian in style.
Address: 1105 N Buckeye Abilene, KS 67410 Historic Trego County JailLocation: WaKeeneyThis unique jail was ordered for the sum of $2,570 in 1889.
Address: 216 N. Main Street WaKeeney, KS 67672 Historical I.O.O.F. ParkLocation: BarnesBuilt in 1920 the I.O.O.F. Park is a community memorial park featuring the smallest Bandshell in Kansas, built in 1940 as part of the WPA Projects.
Address: Corner of Center and 1st Ave. Barnes, KS 66933 Hoisington High SchoolLocation: HoisingtonOne of the few high schools listed on the National Historic Register.
Address: 218 E. 7th Hoisington, KS 67544 Holm CabinLocation: Blue RapidsThe original Holm cabin has been moved to town from the south end of the Blue Rapids Township to the southwest block bordering the round town square and can be toured when the museum or the Blue Rapids State Bank is open.
Address: SW Main & Round Square Blue Rapids, KS 66411 Horses slept at the InnLocation: MinneapolisMill Street Inn has the distinction of being a barn repurposed for a doctor office, repurposed for a luxurious inn!
Address: 431 Mill Street Minneapolis, KS 67467 Hospital portrays rural architecture styleLocation: PlainvilleAreas agricultural history plays role in design
Address: 1210 N. Washington Plainville, KS 67663 I.O.O.F. Lodge Rocks!Location: AltonOne of the four remaining I.O.O.F. lodge halls has fallen.
Address: Nicholas and Mill Alton, KS 67623 Jail House RockLocation: LeboJamestown United Methodist ChurchLocation: JamestownFirst a Catholic Church, now a United Methodist Church
Address: 502 Walnut St., P.O. Box 247 Jamestown, KS 66948 Kalida Castle CaveLocation: Yates CenterAbove-ground cave is evidence of the town
Address: 964 Osage Road Yates Center, KS 66783 Keystone GalleryLocation: OakleyThis old stone church is home to Keystone Gallery just across the road from Monument Rocks, the badlands of Kansas.
Address: 401 U..S 83 Oakley, KS 67871 Koester House MuseumLocation: MarysvilleCompleted in 1876, this Victorian home is still luxuriously furnished with Koester belongings, including portraits, clothing, toys, books, furniture and household items.
Address: 919 Broadway Marysville, KS 66508 La Cygne Library / District #2 of Linn CountyLocation: La CygneCome in and explore all that we have to offer! We're not just books.
Address: 209 N Broadway La Cygne, KS 66040 Lansing Correctional FacilityLocation: LansingThe oldest penitentiary in Kansas.
Address: 301 E. Kansas Avenue Lansing, KS 66043 Lansing Historical MuseumLocation: LansingLocal history museum in an 1887 train depot.
Address: 115 E. Kansas Avenue Lansing, KS 66043 Largest Downtown Square in USA!Location: IolaFind out why we are the largest downtown square in the Nation!
Address: Iola, KS 66749 Lebold MansionLocation: AbileneAbilene is home to two Winners of the 8 Wonders of Kansas Architecture. Both homes were built after the Chisholm Trail had moved on to Ellsworth, KS. They both have very unique architecture, one is Georgian style and the other is a Victorian style.
Address: 106 N Vine Street Abilene, KS 67410 Lincoln Carnegie LibraryLocation: LincolnThis 1914 building is made of native limestone and red tile roof.
Address: 203 S. Third Street Lincoln, KS 67455 Lincoln County CourthouseLocation: LincolnCourthouse built in 1900 out of local limestone, designed in the Romanesque Revival style, and one of the most photographed courthouses in Kansas.
Address: 216 E. Lincoln Avenue Lincoln, KS 67455 Lindsborg City HallLocation: LindsborgLongton City JailLocation: LongtonLove Those LustronsLocation: Smith CenterDuring their short tenure, they offered the allure of "luster on steel". They were small sturdy, modern homes that answered the American Dream for young families during post-World War II
Address: 214-216 Park Street Smith Center, KS 66967 Lull CourtyardLocation: Smith CenterLull Courtyard Memorial to Linton and Ruth Lull between the Srader Center and the Library
Address: Smith Center, KS Lustron HomesLocation: Great BendLustron HouseLocation: Johnson CityMajestic Community Owned TheatreLocation: PhillipsburgThis Place Matters~The longest continuous operating entertainment venue in the state of Kansas.
Address: 724 4th Street Phillipsburg, KS 67661 Marion County CourthouseLocation: MarionMarquette Community LibraryLocation: Marquette1887 bank houses today's library
Address: 121 North Washington Marquette, KS 67464 Mary Queen of Peace ChurchLocation: UlyssesA hyperbolic paraboloid place of worship
Address: 804 N. Colorado St. Ulysses, KS 67880 Marysville High SchoolLocation: MarysvilleMcPherson County CourthouseLocation: McPhersonThe McPherson County Courthouse clock tower has a notorious history and while the tower is closed to public tours, you can enjoy the beautiful limestone architecture any time.
Address: 117 N. Maple St. McPherson, KS 67460 McPherson Opera HouseLocation: McPhersonOnce described as "the finest opera house of its kind between Kansas City and Denver" the McPherson Opera House has been lovingly restored by a dedicated group of volunteers.
Address: 219 S. Main St. McPherson, KS 67460 Meade City ParkLocation: MeadeA fine example of WPA stonework
Address: U.S. 54 and R Rd. Meade, KS 67864 Meade County CourthouseLocation: MeadeMemorial LibraryLocation: LiberalArchitecture highlights World's Largest Book.
Address: 519 N. Kansas Liberal, KS 67901 Messiah Labyrinth and Peace ParkLocation: LindsborgLet the labyrinth help to achieve a contemplative state.
Address: 402 N First Lindsborg, KS 67456 MHS Football StadiumLocation: MarysvilleWPA project still in use today.
Address: 10th & Spring Marysville, KS 66508 Mighty Samson of the CimarronLocation: LiberalA marvel of architecture, engineering and construction built in 1939.
Address: 13 miles northeast along Highway 54 Liberal, KS 67901 Miller's ParkLocation: LucasFolk Art Environment from the 1930's
Address: 201 South Main Street Lucas, KS 67648 Mitchell County CourthouseLocation: BeloitNemaha County Historical MuseumLocation: SenecaFormer Nemaha County jail and sheriff residence, built in 1879
Address: 113 North 6th Seneca, KS 66538 Ness County Bank BuildingLocation: Ness CityOne of the 8 Wonders of Architecture, unique limestone building, built in 1890
Address: 102 W. Main Ness City, KS 67560 Nora E. Larabee Memorial LibraryLocation: StaffordNova TheatreLocation: StocktonOld Arnold School HouseLocation: FlorenceThis historical limestone school house is now a beautiful residence.
Address: 111 West 6th Street Florence, KS 66851 Old City JailLocation: WilsonCylindrical two-story limestone structure built in 1907 as a watertower.
Address: South and east of Senior Center, 511 25th St. Wilson, KS 67490 Old Hill School BuildingLocation: MarionThe oldest constantly operating school west of the Mississippi.
Address: 701 East Main Marion, KS 66861 Old Stone Church and Seneca LibraryLocation: SenecaThe Seneca Free library began as a stone Universalist Church built in 1867.
Address: 606 Main Street Seneca, KS 66538 One small step toward equal rights for womenLocation: GoodlandGoodland took a small step in the fight for voting rights in a 1909 special election.
Address: 120 W. 12th Goodland, KS 67735 Original Daniel W. Linder homeLocation: HoisingtonBeautiful large home built of native limestone.
Address: 330 W. K-4 Hoisington, KS 67544 Oswego Public Carnegie LibraryLocation: OswegoSparking imaginations for 99 years
Address: 704 4th Street Oswego, KS 67356 Oswego Swimming PoolLocation: OswegoOur Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church and Sisters of St. Joseph ConventLocation: AntoninoAs the town of Antonino grew in size after World War II, the Catholic community there realized the original 1905 wooden church was becoming overcrowded.
Address: Antonino Rd. & 210 Ave. Antonino, KS Painted Ladies Historic HomesLocation: SenecaRepresenting the best of the Victoria era, Seneca has at least four different homes that can fit the description of a painted lady!
Address: Seneca, KS 66538 Palace TheaterLocation: KinsleyThe Historic Palace Theater, has been in continuous operation since 1917 and has been the center of entertainment in Kinsley for almost a century.
Address: 223 East 6th Kinsley, KS 67547 Parks Galore (City of Chanute)Location: ChanuteWith five parks, a lake, a pond and more, Chanute has lots to offer those who enjoy the great outdoors. In addition, there is a public golf course located near the airport.
Address: 101 S. Lincoln Ave. Chanute, KS 66720 Paul's CafeLocation: Smith CenterPony Express Original Home Station #1Location: MarysvilleOnly original Pony Express Home Station still standing on its original site. Oldest building in Marshall County.
Address: 106 South 8th Street Marysville, KS 66508 Postrock Limestone CourtyardLocation: LucasPratt Pony BridgeLocation: MorlandPresser Hall on Bethany College CampusLocation: LindsborgPresser Hall hosts the Bethany Oratorio Society's annual performance of Handel's "Messiah," a 130-year tradition at Bethany College.
Address: 335 E Swensson Lindsborg, KS 67456 Railroad Bridge over the Cottonwood RiverLocation: FlorenceListen for the sound of the train and the flowing water along the Cottonwood River
Address: Florence, KS 66851 Ritz Movie TheaterLocation: StaffordRiverside ParkLocation: OswegoRock FencesLocation: La CygneWhat do you do when you have few trees but lots of rocks on your land? Make rock fences!
Address: K-152 southwest of Prairie View High School La Cygne, KS 66040 Rooks County CourthouseLocation: Stockton1923 Neo-classical Revival structure
Address: 115 N. Walnut Stockton, KS 67669 Rooks County FairgroundsLocation: StocktonCounty fair is one of the largest in the state. Historic buildings were built of native limestone dating back to the 1930's WPA era.
Address: 918 S. Elm Street Stockton, KS 67669 Round BarnLocation: Blue RapidsBuilt in 1911, it has been in continuous use since.
Address: 1128 State Highway 9 Blue Rapids, KS 66411 Sacred Heart Church - EmmeramLocation: CatharineEmmeram was named after the famous church builder, Father Emmeram Kausler. The community consisted of the Sacred Heart Church and two schools. A town plot was filed with the register of deeds in 1902, but the town never materialized.
A post office was established on January
Address: Emmeram Road Catharine, KS 67671 Santa Fe DepotLocation: ChanuteOne of the largest Santa Fe Depots in this area is located in Chanute. It has been renovated with private funds and now houses the Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum and the Chanute Public Library.
Address: 111 N. Lincoln Ave. Chanute, KS 66720 Santa Fe Depot MuseumLocation: Osage CitySchneider Funeral HomeLocation: La CygneIf you enjoy unique architecture, you will find Schneider Funeral Home intriguing.
Address: 202 North 4th Street La Cygne, KS 66040 School HouseLocation: MunjorThe current two story limestone building that is used as the St. Francis Parish Hall served as the Munjor School for many years.
Address: 882 Main Munjor, KS 67601 SchoolsLocation: SchoenchenSchuyler MuseumLocation: BurlingameFrom text books to history books
Address: 117 S. Dacotah Burlingame, KS 66413 Scott County CourthouseLocation: Scott CityThe Scott County Courthouse was built in 1924. The original land it sits on was bought for $200 in 1885.
Address: 303 Court St. Scott City, KS 67871 Sherman County CourthouseLocation: GoodlandThe original Sherman County Courthouse was torn down in 1931 to make way for an Art Deco gem.
Address: 813 Broadway Goodland, KS 67735 Sherman County District CourtLocation: GoodlandSherman County's District Courtroom is an Art Deco treasure.
Address: 813 Broadway Goodland, KS 67735 Sisters of St. Joseph Nazareth ConventLocation: ConcordiaSisters' ConventLocation: MunjorThe Sisters of Saint Agnes from Fond du Lac, Wisconson, served the Munjor community and were the teachers at the school from 1885 to 1967.
Address: 881 Moscow St. Munjor, KS 67601 Smith County CourthouseLocation: Smith CenterSouthwestern Bell Telephone BuildingLocation: MeadeAdorned with sculptures by Bruce Moore
Address: North Spring Lake Meade, KS 67864 St. Anthony ChurchLocation: SchoenchenA stone church quarried locally from native limestone and erected by the pioneers as a cornerstone of the community of Schoenchen, Kansas.
Address: Arapahoe and Church Streets Schoenchen, KS 67667 St. Catherine ChurchLocation: CatharineDiscover a precious gem nestled in the hills of northeast Ellis County.
Address: 1674 St. Catherine Street Catharine, KS 67627-0018 St. Fidelis ChurchLocation: VictoriaAlso known as "Cathedral of the Plains," it is the largest Church west of the Mississippi and is currently one of the 8 Wonders of Kansas.
Address: 900 Cathedral Avenue Victoria, KS 67671 St. Francis MonasteryLocation: MunjorThe first priests to serve Munjor came from Herzog or Hays and it was not until a suitable residence was built that Munjor finally had its own permanent priest.
Address: 884 Main St. Munjor, KS 67601 St. Francis of Assisi Catholic ChurchLocation: MunjorConstruction of the first church in Munjor began in the fall of 1877 and was completed in February 1878.
Address: 883 Moscow St. Munjor, KS 67601 St. John's Catholic ChurchLocation: BeloitSt. Martin of Tours Catholic ChurchLocation: PiquaSitting on a hill, spiraling high above the surrounding prairie, one can see the bell tower of St. Martin’s of Tours Catholic Church from miles away.
Address: Xylan Road Piqua, KS 66761 St. Marys Catholic ChurchLocation: Seneca8 Wonders of Kansas Art winner!
Address: 9208 Main Street Seneca, KS 66538 Stafford County MuseumLocation: StaffordStafford First United Methodist ChurchLocation: StaffordArchitect worked for Frank Lloyd Wright
Address: 218 W. Stafford Street Stafford, KS 67578 Stanton County High SchoolLocation: Johnson CityThe Stanton County Community High School was built in 1931
Address: 502 N. Main Johnson City, KS 67855 Stone Arch BridgesLocation: PhillipsburgAmongst beautiful old trees and green grass is where you will find these stone bridges.
Address: West Ridge Road Phillipsburg, KS 67661 Stone Bridge TourLocation: DexterAddress:
Dexter, KS Stone Bridges of Cowley CountyLocation: WinfieldSeventeen beautiful, stone arch bridges can be visited throughout the county
Address: Various locations throughout the county Winfield, KS Stone CourtLocation: HoisingtonUnique limestone house built in 1892.
Address: First and Center Hoisington, KS 67544 Summerville Log CabinLocation: WestmorelandSummit Hill GardensLocation: ChanuteSummit Hill Gardens creates handmade soaps and lotions as well as grown heirloom plants and offers a taste of farm life.
Address: 2605 160th Road Chanute, KS 66720 Sun DialLocation: HoisingtonTap RoomLocation: HoisingtonTemple of Honor Military MuseumLocation: SenecaThe “Temple of Honor” houses the Nemaha County Military exhibitis. The historical artifacts – uniforms, photographs, medals, hats, helmets, and flags – represent those who served their country over the last 150 years.
Address: 33 N. 6th St. Seneca, KS 66538 The Bee HiveLocation: MinneapolisThis downtown store has gone through many faces.
Address: 300 West Second Street Minneapolis, KS 67467 The Hollow Park and St. Charles SchoolhouseLocation: SedanBeautiful setting for Jenny Keeley's Kansas Fairy Tale, "The Hollow" 2011
Address: North Sherman Street Sedan, KS 67361 The Homer Allison Outhouse CollectionLocation: Elk FallsThe lifetime collection of Maryland's outhouse expert, Homer Allison. Donated to the Friends of Elk Falls in 2009, currently housed in the Pershing/Prairie Gem Schoolhouse.
Address: Elk Falls, KS The itinerant bellLocation: GoodlandThe bell at Sherman County Courthouse's entrance traveled from the old Central School to Topeka and back to the courthouse lawn.
Address: 813 Broadway Goodland, KS 67735 The Nest Extended Stay Hotel (formerly the Tioga Hotel)Location: ChanuteThe Tioga Hotel was built in 1926 and was one of the first completely fire-proof structures in the state. The building is now home to The Nest Extended Stay Hotel. It is listed on the National Historic Register.
Address: 12 E. Main Chanute, KS 66720 The Old MillLocation: Smith CenterThe Old Opera HouseLocation: FlorenceHorse and Buggies drove up with anxious spectors for the productions at the Florence Opera House.
Address: 507 Main Florence, KS 66851 The preserved hangarLocation: GoodlandThe barrel hangar at Goodland's Renner Field was built by the Works Progress Administration and helped train World War II glider pilots. It was saved from destruction by two sisters who had lived there.
Address: Renner Field Road Goodland, KS 67735 The Sherman TheatreLocation: GoodlandThe Sherman Theatre has served Sherman County since 1926, surviving a fire and spanning many technological changes.
Address: 1203 Main Street Goodland, KS 67735 The Thomas Bowlus Fine Arts CenterLocation: IolaWhat does Henry Mancini, Minnie Pearl, Buster Keaton, Cemetery Art and Pinocchio all have in common?
Address: 205 E. Madison Avenue Iola, KS 66749 Trail City Bed & BreakfastLocation: CoolidgeAn old saloon that was moved from Trail City to Coolidge in 1887. It was recently renovated into a 4 bedroom bed & breakfast.
Address: 111 Elm St. Coolidge, KS 67836 Trego County CourthouseLocation: WaKeeneyVisit this historic courthouse which has undergone several facelifts during the past one hundred years.
Address: 216 N. Main Street WaKeeney, KS 67672 Twin Houses?Location: MinneapolisSister houses that have undergone changes.
Address: 500 W. 2nd Street Minneapolis, KS 67467 United Telephone BuildingLocation: GoodlandBuilt in 1931, the United Telephone Building is a prime example of Art Deco architecture.
Address: 1003 Main Goodland, KS 67735 Valentine Diner StructureLocation: Hoisington Liquor Stores
Sold after Kansas repealed Prohibition in 1949, this is essentially a Valentine diner building without the fixtures.
Address: 168 W 2nd St. Hoisington, KS 67544 Van Doren ParkLocation: Bird CityWaller Coolbaugh 20th Century HouseLocation: Stockton1905 High Classical Revival style
Address: 421 N. Walnut Stockton, KS 67669 Washington Ames HouseLocation: LeotiRestored to it's glory in 2012, this 1890s Victorian style home has weathered many years of rural changes in Leoti.
Address: 3rd and J Street Leoti, KS 67861 Washington Street EmporiumLocation: MarquetteWaterville Opera HouseLocation: WatervilleBe a part of the restoration of this 1903 The Opera House is on the National Registry of Historic Places.
Address: 202 E. Front St. Waterville, KS 66548 Where's the fence?Location: MinneapolisHighland Cemetery was fenced with an iron fence and shaded by a grove of pines through 2000.
Address: K-106, east of golf course Minneapolis, KS 67467 White Eagle Gas Station /Gilday Gas StationLocation: Osage CityWichita County CourthouseLocation: LeotiArchitecture winner in the 8 Wonders of Wichita County contest!
Address: 206 South 4th Street Leoti, KS 67861 Woodson HotelLocation: Yates CenterWPA Band ShellLocation: LindsborgLocated in Swensson Park (known to the locals as North Park), the Band Shell was built in 1935 as part of the WPA project.
Address: 400 Block of N Main Lindsborg, KS 67456 WPA projectsLocation: IolaThink you can build it better? WPA projects are still here and can be seen throughout the town.
Address: 208 W. Madison Avenue Iola, KS 66749 |
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