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What To Do | Architecture

1870 Freemount Lutheran Church

Location: Lindsborg

Oldest 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 Barn

Location: Dexter


Address: 20438 K-15
Dexter, KS 67038

1920s Steel Bridge

Location: Piqua

If 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 County

Location: Leoti

Explore the 8 Wonders of Wichita County and other finalists with this downloadable brochure
Address:
Leoti, KS 67861

Alma Hotel

Location: Alma


Address: 4th & Missouri Ave.
Alma, KS 66401

Bandshell

Location: St. Francis

One of the oldest bandshells in Kansas.
Address: 250 Denison
St Francis, KS 67756

Barnes State Bank Museum

Location: Barnes

The 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 Courthouse

Location: Great Bend

1918 Modern (classical) eclecticism
Address: 1400 Main Street
Great Bend, KS 67530

Bethany Lutheran Church

Location: Lindsborg

In 1882 Lindsborg's first performance of Handel's "Messiah" was held in Bethany Lutheran Church.
Address: 320 N Main
Lindsborg, KS 67456

Bethesda Hospital

Location: Goessel

Original steps still standing
Address: 408 E. Main
Goessel, KS 67053

Beulah Stone Church

Location: Leoti

One 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 County

Location: Hoisington

Beautiful WPA Limestone Bridges withstand the test of time.
Address: North of Hoisington
Kansas, KS 67544

Broadway's Historic Homes

Location: Great Bend

Diverse style of grand historic homes
Address: 85 South Highway
Great Bend, KS 67530

Brown Grand Theatre

Location: Concordia

Restored 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 Mansion

Location: Coffeyville

Come 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 Breakfast

Location: Howard

Address: 516 E Randolph
Howard, KS 67349

Chief Theater

Location: Coldwater

In 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 City

Location: Bird City


Address: 111 East Bressler
Bird City, KS 67731

Comanche County Courthouse

Location: Coldwater

1928 Modern Eclecticism style
Address: 201 S. New York
Coldwater, KS 67029

Community Building

Location: Phillipsburg

" A Building Put To Community Use."
Address: 425 F Street
Phillipsburg, KS 67661

Cooper Hall - Sterling College

Location: Sterling

The 1887 Cooper Hall is the original building on the Sterling College Campus.
Address: 125 W. Cooper
Sterling, KS 67579

Corner Pharmacy

Location: Leavenworth


Address: 429 Delaware
Leavenworth, KS 66048

Courthouse

Location: St. John

The courthouse was built of Indiana limestone in 1929.
Address: 209 N. Broadway
St. John, KS 67576

Crest Theatre

Location: Great Bend

Live entertainment
Address: 1905 Lakin Ave.
Great Bend, KS 67530-0361

Dalton Gang Hideout

Location: Meade

Escape with the Dalton Gang through the tunnel and away from the law!
Address: 502 S. Pearlette
Meade, KS 67864

Downs Carnegie Library

Location: Downs

One of only two located in non-county seat cities in Kansas
Address: 504 Morgan Ave
Downs, KS 67437

Downtown Historic District

Location: Glasco

The 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 walls

Location: Plainville

1909 fire destroys all but these sturdy walls
Address: Mill Street
Plainville, KS 67663

Drug Store Museum

Location: Lincoln

1880's to 1920's pharmacy history with tours and demonstrations.
Address: 161 E Lincoln Ave
Lincoln, KS 67455

Early residences of Lindsborg walking tour

Location: Lindsborg

Interested in the location of the first flush toilet in Lindsborg? We can help!
Address: 104 E. Lincoln
Lindsborg, KS 67456

Ellinwood Underground World

Location: Ellinwood


Address: 1 North Main St.
Ellinwood, KS 67526

Eschbaugh Advertising and Prairie Pallet Studio & Gallery

Location: Wilson

A 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 Hamilton

Location: Hamilton

Address: Main Street
Hamilton, KS 66853

Fouch's Cabin

Location: Longton

Shortly 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 Pool

Location: Fowler

Built 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 Lights

Location: Phillipsburg

The WPA project has been home to the "Fighting Panthers" since 1936.
Address: 500 State Street
Phillipsburg, KS

Garden of Eden

Location: Lucas

S.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 Hotel

Location: Fredonia

Address: 402 N. 7th
Fredonia, KS 66736

Grant County Library

Location: Ulysses

The massive building that screams "learning starts here!"
Address: 215 E. Grant
Ulysses, KS 67880

Great Bend City Auditorium

Location: Great Bend

Outstanding example of architectural concrete
Address: 1209 Williams
Great Bend, KS 67530

Gypsum Auditorium

Location: Gypsum


Address:
Gypsum, KS 67448

Gypsum Churches

Location: Gypsum


Address:
Gypsum, KS 67448

Hand Dug Well

Location: Seneca

Address: 301 N 11th
Seneca, KS 66538

Health Insight / Light Hardware Building

Location: Yates Center

Building on National Register
Address: 100 E. Rutledge
Yates Center, KS 66783

Hesperian Library City Museum

Location: Cawker City

Historic 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 Edwards

Location: Ulysses

Two buildings rooted in the 1800s and renovated in the 20th century.
Address: 300 E. Oklahoma
Ulysses, KS 67880

Historic Districts and Properties

Location: Leavenworth

Address: 221 Arch St
Leavenworth, KS 66048

Historic Morland State Bank

Location: Morland

The whole thing is concrete!
Address: NE Corner of 5th and Main
Morland, KS 67650

Historical I.O.O.F. Park

Location: Barnes

Built 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 School

Location: Hoisington

One of the few high schools listed on the National Historic Register.
Address: 218 E. 7th
Hoisington, KS 67544

Hoisington Welcome Center

Location: Hoisington


Address: 115 N Main
Hoisington, KS 67544

Hospital portrays rural architecture style

Location: Plainville

Areas agricultural history plays role in design
Address: 1210 N. Washington
Plainville, KS 67663

I.O.O.F. Lodge Rocks!

Location: Alton

One of the four remaining I.O.O.F. Lodge buildings in the state of Kansas.
Address: Nicholas and Mill
Alton, KS 67623

Jail House Rock

Location: Lebo

Sandstone jail built in 1890
Address: 210 N Pine
Lebo, KS 66856

Jamestown United Methodist Church

Location: Jamestown

Address: 502 Walnut St., P.O. Box 247
Jamestown, KS 66948

Kalida Castle Cave

Location: Yates Center

Above-ground cave is evidence of the town
Address: 964 Osage Road
Yates Center, KS 66783

Koester House Museum

Location: Marysville

Completed 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 Facility

Location: Lansing

The oldest penitentiary in Kansas.
Address: 301 E. Kansas Avenue
Lansing, KS 66043

Lansing Historical Museum

Location: Lansing

Local history museum in an 1887 train depot.
Address: 115 E. Kansas Avenue
Lansing, KS 66043

Limestone Structures

Location: LaCrosse


Address: Main Street
La Crosse, KS 67548

Lincoln Carnegie Library

Location: Lincoln

This 1914 building is made of native limestone and red tile roof.
Address: 203 S. Third Street
Lincoln, KS 67455

Lincoln County Courthouse

Location: Lincoln

Courthouse 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 Hall

Location: Lindsborg

Built in 1887.
Address: 104 E Lincoln
Lindsborg, KS 67456

Longton City Jail

Location: Longton


Address: 103 E 5th
Longton, KS 67352

Lustron Homes

Location: Great Bend

Pre-fabricated all-steel homes
Address: 85 South Highway
Great Bend, KS 67530

Majestic Community Owned Theatre

Location: Phillipsburg

This Place Matters~The longest continuous operating entertainment venue in the state of Kansas.
Address: 724 4th Street
Phillipsburg, KS 67661

Marion City Library

Location: Marion

Books in a TRAIN DEPOT?
Address: 101 Library Street
Marion, KS 66861

Marquette Community Library

Location: Marquette

1887 bank houses today's library
Address: 121 North Washington
Marquette, KS 67464

Mary Queen of Peace Church

Location: Ulysses

A hyperbolic paraboloid place of worship
Address: 804 N. Colorado St.
Ulysses, KS 67880

McPherson County Courthouse

Location: McPherson

The 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 House

Location: McPherson

Once 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 Park

Location: Meade

A fine example of WPA stonework
Address: U.S. 54 and R Rd.
Meade, KS 67864

Meade County Courthouse

Location: Meade

1928 Modern Eclecticism style
Address: 200 N Fowler
Meade, KS 67864

Messiah Labyrinth and Peace Park

Location: Lindsborg

Let the labyrinth help to achieve a contemplative state.
Address: 402 N First
Lindsborg, KS 67456

Mighty Samson of the Cimarron

Location: Liberal

A marvel of architecture, engineering and construction built in 1939.
Address: 13 miles northeast along Highway 54
Liberal, KS 67901

Mitchell County Courthouse

Location: Beloit


Address: 111 S. Hersey
Beloit, KS 67420

Ness County Bank Building

Location: Ness City

One of the 8 Wonders of Architecture, unique limestone building, built in 1890
Address: 102 W. Main
Ness City, KS 67560

Nora E. Larabee Memorial Library

Location: Stafford


Address: 108 N. Union Ave.
Stafford, KS 67578

Nova Theatre

Location: Stockton

1932 theatre brought back to life!
Address: 517 Main
Stockton, KS 67669

Old City Jail

Location: Wilson

Cylindrical 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 Building

Location: Marion

The oldest constantly working school west of the Mississippi.
Address: 701 East Main
Marion, KS 66861

Old Stone Church and Seneca Library

Location: Seneca

Address: 606 Main Street
Seneca, KS

Palace Theater

Location: Kinsley

The 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

Location: Chanute

With 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 Courthouse

Location: Phillipsburg

Historic 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 Lake

Location: Howard

Address: Killdeer Road
Howard, KS

Pony Express Original Home Station #1

Location: Marysville

Only 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 Courtyard

Location: Lucas

Architectural Display
Address: 213 S. Main
Lucas, KS 67648

Pratt Pony Bridge

Location: Morland

1 of only 2 remaining
Address: City Park
Morland, KS 67650

Presser Hall on Bethany College Campus

Location: Lindsborg

Presser 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 Theater

Location: Stafford

1930s art deco theater
Address: 116 S. Main
Stafford, KS 67578

Rooks County Courthouse

Location: Stockton

1923 Neo-classical Revival structure
Address: 115 N. Walnut
Stockton, KS 67669

Rooks County Fairgrounds

Location: Stockton

County 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 Courthouse

Location: LaCrosse


Address: 715 Elm Street
La Crosse, KS 67548

Santa Fe Depot

Location: Chanute

One 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 Museum

Location: Osage City


Address: 508 Market Street
Osage City, KS 66523

Silo Eco Home Welcome Center

Location: Greensburg

Address: 402 Sycamore
Greensburg, KS 67054

Sisters of St. Joseph Nazareth Convent

Location: Concordia


Address: 13th and Washington Street
Concordia, KS 66901

St. Catherine Church

Location: Catharine

The oldest prettiest Volga-German Church in Ellis County, Kansas
Address: 1689 St. Joseph St.
Catharine, KS 67627-0018

St. Charles One Room Schoolhouse

Location: Sedan

Country schoolhouse moved to the Hollow Park on North Sherman Street.
Address: 104 N Sherman
Sedan, KS 67361

St. John's Catholic Church

Location: Beloit


Address: 701 E. Court
Beloit, KS 67420

St. Joseph Catholic Church

Location: Ellinwood

1876 limestone church
Address: 214 North Main
Ellinwood, KS 67526

St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church

Location: Piqua

Sitting 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 Church

Location: Seneca

Address: 9208 Main Street
St. Benedict, KS 66538

Stafford County Museum

Location: Stafford


Address: 100 N. Main
Stafford, KS 67578

Stafford First United Methodist Church

Location: Stafford

Architect worked for Frank Lloyd Wright
Address: 218 W. Stafford Street
Stafford, KS 67578

Stone Arch Bridges

Location: Phillipsburg

Amongst 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 County

Location: Winfield

Seventeen beautiful, stone arch bridges can be visited throughout the county
Address: Various locations throughout the county
Cowley County, KS

Stone Court

Location: Hoisington

Unique limestone house built in 1892.
Address: First and Center
Hoisington, KS 67544

Sun Dial

Location: Hoisington


Address: 109 E. 1st
Hoisington, KS 67544

Swedish Covenant Church

Location: Osage City


Address:
Osage City, KS 66523

Tap Room

Location: Hoisington


Address: 170 S. Main St
Hoisington , KS 67544

The Columbian Theatre, Museum, and Art Center

Location: Wamego

The 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 Collection

Location: Elk Falls

The 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 Bank

Location: LaCrosse


Address: 801 Main
La Crosse, KS 67548

The Old Dutch Mill

Location: Wamego

The 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 Mill

Location: Smith Center

Reconstructed old mill
Address: Wagner Park
Smith Center, KS 66967

Tioga Suites Hotel

Location: Chanute

The 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 Structure

Location: 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 Park

Location: Bird City


Address: 102 North Rich Ave
Bird City, KS 67731

Victorian Houses

Location: LaCrosse


Address: Around town
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Waller Coolbaugh 20th Century House

Location: Stockton

1905 High Classical Revival style
Address: 421 N. Walnut
Stockton, KS 67669

Washington Street Emporium

Location: Marquette


Address: 100 North Washington
Marquette, KS 67464

Waterville Opera House

Location: Waterville

Be 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 Station

Location: Osage City


Address: 5th & Holiday Streets
Osage City, KS

Wichita County Courthouse

Location: Leoti

Architecture winner in the 8 Wonders of Wichita County contest!
Address: 206 South 4th Street
Leoti, KS 67861

William F. Schaeffler House Museum

Location: Hillsboro

Address: 501 S. Ash
Hillsboro, KS 67063

Woodson Hotel

Location: Yates Center


Address: 201 W. Butler
Yates Center, KS 66783

WPA Band Shell

Location: Lindsborg

Located 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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