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What To Do | Architecture1870 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 1887 Stone BarnLocation: Dexter1920s Steel BridgeLocation: PiquaIf you're not afraid of some gravel and dirt, you will find a rare jewel.
Address: 150th Rd Piqua, KS 66761 8 Wonders of Wichita CountyLocation: LeotiExplore the 8 Wonders of Wichita County and other finalists with this downloadable brochure
Address: Leoti, KS 67861 Alma HotelLocation: AlmaBandshellLocation: St. FrancisOne of the oldest bandshells in Kansas.
Address: 250 Denison St Francis, KS 67756 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 Bend1918 Modern (classical) eclecticism
Address: 1400 Main Street Great Bend, KS 67530 Bethany 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 HospitalLocation: GoesselBeulah 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 Bridges of Northern Barton CountyLocation: HoisingtonBeautiful WPA Limestone Bridges withstand the test of time.
Address: North of Hoisington Kansas, KS 67544 Broadway's Historic HomesLocation: Great BendDiverse style of grand historic homes
Address: 85 South Highway Great Bend, KS 67530 Brown 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 Brown MansionLocation: CoffeyvilleCome tour the Brown Mansion, a three story 16 room home built in 1906 by the prominent Brown Family.
Address: Coffeyville, KS 67337 Cattle Baron Inn Bed and BreakfastLocation: HowardAddress: 516 E Randolph
Howard, KS 67349 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 City Hall - Bird CityLocation: Bird CityComanche 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 Cooper Hall - Sterling CollegeLocation: SterlingThe 1887 Cooper Hall is the original building on the Sterling College Campus.
Address: 125 W. Cooper Sterling, KS 67579 Corner PharmacyLocation: LeavenworthCourthouseLocation: St. JohnThe courthouse was built of Indiana limestone in 1929.
Address: 209 N. Broadway St. John, KS 67576 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 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 Drug Store MuseumLocation: Lincoln1880's to 1920's pharmacy history with tours and demonstrations.
Address: 161 E Lincoln Ave Lincoln, KS 67455 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 Ellinwood Underground WorldLocation: EllinwoodEschbaugh 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 First National Bank of HamiltonLocation: HamiltonAddress: Main Street
Hamilton, KS 66853 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 Fowler PoolLocation: FowlerBuilt in 1937 the Fowler Pool is distinct because of it's round shape and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.
Address: 400 E. 6th St. Fowler, KS 67844 Friday Night LightsLocation: PhillipsburgThe WPA project has been home to the "Fighting Panthers" since 1936.
Address: 500 State Street Phillipsburg, KS 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 Gold Dust HotelLocation: FredoniaAddress: 402 N. 7th
Fredonia, KS 66736 Grant County LibraryLocation: UlyssesThe massive building that screams "learning starts here!"
Address: 215 E. Grant Ulysses, KS 67880 Great Bend City AuditoriumLocation: Great BendOutstanding example of architectural concrete
Address: 1209 Williams Great Bend, KS 67530 Gypsum AuditoriumLocation: GypsumGypsum ChurchesLocation: GypsumHand Dug WellLocation: SenecaAddress: 301 N 11th
Seneca, KS 66538 Health Insight / Light Hardware BuildingLocation: Yates CenterBuilding on National Register
Address: 100 E. Rutledge Yates Center, KS 66783 Hesperian 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 Districts and PropertiesLocation: LeavenworthAddress: 221 Arch St
Leavenworth, KS 66048 Historic Morland State BankLocation: MorlandThe whole thing is concrete!
Address: NE Corner of 5th and Main Morland, KS 67650 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 Hoisington Welcome CenterLocation: HoisingtonHospital 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 buildings in the state of Kansas.
Address: Nicholas and Mill Alton, KS 67623 Jail House RockLocation: LeboJamestown United Methodist ChurchLocation: JamestownAddress: 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 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 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 Limestone StructuresLocation: LaCrosseLincoln 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: LongtonLustron HomesLocation: Great BendPre-fabricated all-steel homes
Address: 85 South Highway Great Bend, KS 67530 Majestic 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 City LibraryLocation: 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 McPherson 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: MeadeMessiah Labyrinth and Peace ParkLocation: LindsborgLet the labyrinth help to achieve a contemplative state.
Address: 402 N First Lindsborg, KS 67456 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 Mitchell County CourthouseLocation: BeloitNess 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 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 working school west of the Mississippi.
Address: 701 East Main Marion, KS 66861 Old Stone Church and Seneca LibraryLocation: SenecaAddress: 606 Main Street
Seneca, KS 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 GaloreLocation: 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 in one of the parks.
Address: 21 N. Lincoln Chanute, KS 66720 Phillips County CourthouseLocation: PhillipsburgHistoric Courthouse built in 1912, this hidden gem has marble walls, stain glass skylight and brass chandeliers.
Address: 301 State Street Phillipsburg, KS 67661 Polk Daniels LakeLocation: HowardAddress: Killdeer Road
Howard, KS Pony 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 Ritz Movie TheaterLocation: StaffordRooks 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. Structures include some built by WPA.
Address: 918 S. Elm Street Stockton, KS 67669 Rush County CourthouseLocation: LaCrosseSanta 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 Chanute, KS 66720 Santa Fe Depot MuseumLocation: Osage CitySilo Eco Home Welcome CenterLocation: GreensburgAddress: 402 Sycamore
Greensburg, KS 67054 Sisters of St. Joseph Nazareth ConventLocation: ConcordiaSt. Catherine ChurchLocation: CatharineThe oldest prettiest Volga-German Church in Ellis County, Kansas
Address: 1689 St. Joseph St. Catharine, KS 67627-0018 St. Charles One Room SchoolhouseLocation: SedanCountry schoolhouse moved to the Hollow Park
on North Sherman Street.
Address: 104 N Sherman Sedan, KS 67361 St. John's Catholic ChurchLocation: BeloitSt. Joseph Catholic ChurchLocation: EllinwoodSt. 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: SenecaAddress: 9208 Main Street
St. Benedict, KS 66538 Stafford County MuseumLocation: StaffordStafford First United Methodist ChurchLocation: StaffordArchitect worked for Frank Lloyd Wright
Address: 218 W. Stafford Street Stafford, KS 67578 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 Bridges of Cowley CountyLocation: WinfieldSeventeen beautiful, stone arch bridges can be visited throughout the county
Address: Various locations throughout the county Cowley County, KS Stone CourtLocation: HoisingtonUnique limestone house built in 1892.
Address: First and Center Hoisington, KS 67544 Sun DialLocation: HoisingtonSwedish Covenant ChurchLocation: Osage CityTap RoomLocation: HoisingtonThe Columbian Theatre, Museum, and Art CenterLocation: WamegoThe Columbian Theatre was built in the late 1890s by businessman J.C. Rogers to house artifacts he retrieved from the 1893 World Columbian Exposition at Chicago.
Address: 521 Lincoln St. Wamego, KS 66547 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: , KS The Nekoma BankLocation: LaCrosseThe Old 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 The Old MillLocation: Smith CenterTioga Suites HotelLocation: 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 Tioga Suites Hotel with two restaurants located inside the hotel. It is listed on the National Historic Register.
Address: 12 E. Main Chanute, KS 66720 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 CityVictorian HousesLocation: LaCrosseWaller Coolbaugh 20th Century HouseLocation: Stockton1905 High Classical Revival style
Address: 421 N. Walnut Stockton, KS 67669 Washington Street EmporiumLocation: MarquetteWaterville Opera HouseLocation: WatervilleBe a part of the restoration of this 1903 building. We are planning on making this beautiful building acessible to our patrons who are unable to climb the 18 steps at the front of the building. The Opera House is on the National Registry of Historic Places.
Address: 202 E. Front St. Waterville, KS 66548 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 William F. Schaeffler House MuseumLocation: HillsboroAddress: 501 S. Ash
Hillsboro, KS 67063 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 |
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