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Sculpture "The White Tornado" at the Frank Carlson Federal Building & ...

Artist: Rockne Krebs, 1979. Mixed media measuring 60' x 50'. Photographed as part of an assignment for the General Services Administration. Title information, date, and subject note provided by the photographer... More

Painting "Justice and the Prairie" at the Robert J. Dole Federal Build...

Artist: Richard Haas, 1994. Acrylic, dimensions: 9' x 23'. Photographed as part of an assignment for the General Services Administration. Title information, date, and subject note provided by the photographer. ... More

Painting "Justice and the Prairie" at the Robert J. Dole Federal Build...

Artist: Richard Haas, 1994. Acrylic, dimensions: 9' x 23'. Photographed as part of an assignment for the General Services Administration. Title information, date, and subject note provided by the photographer. ... More

End of the pie eating contest. Winner had hand raised. 4-H Club fair, ...

Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is availabl... More

Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas

Aug 1886. 10 Sheet(s). Kansas fire insurance map. Sanborn fire insurance maps are detailed maps of cities and towns produced by the Sanborn Map Company for the purpose of assessing fire insurance liability.... More

Highland Junior College, Irvin Hall, Highland Junior College Campus, H...

Significance: This Territorial brick structure has an interesting architectural treatment and was the first building of the oldest institution of higher learning in Kansas. Survey number: HABS KS-9 Building/s... More

Deister Farmstead, New Chickenhouse, Route 442, Stull, Douglas County,...

Survey number: HABS KS-36-I Public domain photograph - historical image of Kansas, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Deister Farmstead, Wash-Utility Shed, Route 442, Stull, Douglas County...

Survey number: HABS KS-36-D Public domain photograph - historical image of Kansas, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Woodlawn Cemetery, Mound City Soldiers Lot, North 5th Street & Elm Str...

Survey number: HALS KS-5-A Public domain photograph of a graveyard monument, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

George Spangerberger Farmstead, Privy, 2012 West Illinois Avenue, Sout...

Significance: The privy contributes to the historic character of the George Spangerberger Farmstead. Its use into the 20th century attests to the unimproved conditions of rural life in Kansas. Survey number: ... More

[Design drawing for stained glass window showing Gothic Annunciation f...

Public domain reproduction of illuminated book page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Annunciation is a biblical event in which the angel Gabriel appeared to the Virgin Mar... More

Neville-Kanode Farmstead, Residence, East side of U.S. Highway 81, 2.5...

Public domain photograph of industrial architecture, factory building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Fort Riley, Carpenter Court Apartments, Building No. 438, 438 Carpente...

Survey number: HABS KS-78-E Building/structure dates: 1930 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1962 Subsequent Work

Fort Riley, Carpenter Court Apartments, Building No. 438, 438 Carpente...

Survey number: HABS KS-78-E Building/structure dates: 1930 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1962 Subsequent Work

George Spangerberger Farmstead, Chicken House, 2012 West Illinois Aven...

Significance: The chicken house contributes to the historic and agrarian character of the George Spangerberger Farmstead. Survey number: HABS KS-77-D Building/structure dates: ca. 1930 Initial Construction

George Spangerberger Farmstead, Chicken House, 2012 West Illinois Aven...

Significance: The chicken house contributes to the historic and agrarian character of the George Spangerberger Farmstead. Survey number: HABS KS-77-D Building/structure dates: ca. 1930 Initial Construction

Kandt-Domann Farmstead, Stone House, State Route 3, Hope, Dickinson Co...

See HABS No. KS-42 for written data & fieldnotes. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-3 Survey number: HABS KS-42-A Building/structure dates: ca. 1880 Initial Construction Building/... More

Kandt-Domann Farmstead, Stone House, State Route 3, Hope, Dickinson Co...

See HABS No. KS-42 for written data & fieldnotes. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-3 Survey number: HABS KS-42-A Building/structure dates: ca. 1880 Initial Construction Building/... More

National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers Western Branch, 4101 Sou...

Significance: The former Western Branch of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers was founded in 1885. It was the fifth in a a series of 11 branch institutions established between 1867 and 1929. Th... More

National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers Western Branch, 4101 Sou...

Significance: The former Western Branch of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers was founded in 1885. It was the fifth in a a series of 11 branch institutions established between 1867 and 1929. Th... More

National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers Western Branch, 4101 Sou...

Significance: The former Western Branch of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers was founded in 1885. It was the fifth in a a series of 11 branch institutions established between 1867 and 1929. Th... More

Fort Riley, Building No. 12, 12 Forsythe Avenue, Riley, Riley County, ...

Significance: Building #12 is representative of the type of officer's quarters built at Fort Riley in 1887. It, and the others like it, mark the beginning of a boom phase in construction and improvement at For... More

Kandt-Domann Farmstead, Barn, State Route 3, Hope, Dickinson County, K...

See HABS No. KS-42 for written data & fieldnotes. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-3 Survey number: HABS KS-42-B Building/structure dates: after. 1875- before. 1899 Initial Constr... More

Kandt-Domann Farmstead, Barn, State Route 3, Hope, Dickinson County, K...

See HABS No. KS-42 for written data & fieldnotes. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-3 Survey number: HABS KS-42-B Building/structure dates: after. 1875- before. 1899 Initial Constr... More

Kandt-Domann Farmstead, Barn, State Route 3, Hope, Dickinson County, K...

See HABS No. KS-42 for written data & fieldnotes. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-3 Survey number: HABS KS-42-B Building/structure dates: after. 1875- before. 1899 Initial Constr... More

Kandt-Domann Farmstead, Barn, State Route 3, Hope, Dickinson County, K...

See HABS No. KS-42 for written data & fieldnotes. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-3 Survey number: HABS KS-42-B Building/structure dates: after. 1875- before. 1899 Initial Constr... More

Beecher "Bible & Rifle" Church, Wabaunsee, Wabaunsee County, KS

Significance: This church was organized in 1857 by settlers from New England and the building was dedicated in 1862. The Congregationalist church took its name from the "Beecher Bibles" (in reality Sharp's carb... More

Deister Farmstead, Pole Barn, Route 442, Stull, Douglas County, KS

Survey number: HABS KS-36-F Public domain photograph of a barn, farm, small home in Sweden, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

View in Waukerusa Valley, looking east from Mount Oriad, Lawrence, Kan...

No. 42. Part of series: Across the continent on the Union Pacific Railway, Eastern Division. Forms part of Marian S. Carson Collection (Library of Congress). Alexander Gardner (October 17, 1821 - December 10,... More

Fort Riley, Carpenter Court Apartments, Building No. 444, 444 Carpente...

Survey number: HABS KS-78-I Building/structure dates: 1928 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1962 Subsequent Work

Fort Riley, Riley, Riley County, KS

Significance: Fort Riley was established in the 1850's to protect settlers and traders traveling along the Santa Fe and Oregon Trails. It was laid out in a traditional cavalry post plan with limestone officer'... More

Fort Riley, Riley, Riley County, KS

Significance: Fort Riley was established in the 1850's to protect settlers and traders traveling along the Santa Fe and Oregon Trails. It was laid out in a traditional cavalry post plan with limestone officer'... More

Joe Wilson's Post Office, South Avenue & Third Street (moved to), Nico...

See HABS No. KS-49 for list of structures that are contributing to the historic district & fieldnotes. Significance: In 1967, structure moved to northeast corner of block 4 by Arnetta Nevins. In 1968, Arnetta ... More

The Woman's Club, 900 Poyntz, Manhattan, Riley County, KS

1993 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: The Manhattan Chapter of the American Woman's League held its first meeting August 30, 1909 at the Riley County Courthouse. In its constitution the group sta... More

Fort Leavenworth, Building No. 7, 620 Scott Avenue, Leavenworth, Leave...

Significance: Building #7 is significant as the only example of the picturesque Cottage, popularized by Andrew Jackson Downing and A.J. Davis in the 1840's and 1850's, at Fort Leavenworth. The residence was th... More

Fort Leavenworth, Building No. 7, 620 Scott Avenue, Leavenworth, Leave...

Significance: Building #7 is significant as the only example of the picturesque Cottage, popularized by Andrew Jackson Downing and A.J. Davis in the 1840's and 1850's, at Fort Leavenworth. The residence was th... More

Drinkwater & Shriver Mill, First & Main Streets, Cedar Point, Chase Co...

Public domain scan of architectural drawing, architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Drinkwater & Shriver Mill, First & Main Streets, Cedar Point, Chase Co...

Public domain scan of an architecture diagram, plan, or drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

View on Kansas River in Delaware reservation, Kansas, 311 miles west o...

No. 24. Part of series: Across the continent on the Union Pacific Railway, Eastern Division. Alexander Gardner (October 17, 1821 - December 10, 1882) was a Scottish photographer who is best known for his phot... More

Deister Farmstead, Smoke-Chickenhouse, Route 442, Stull, Douglas Count...

Survey number: HABS KS-36-C Public domain photograph - historical image of Kansas, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Fort Riley, Building No. 4, 4 Barry Avenue, Riley, Riley County, KS

Significance: Building #4 at Fort Riley was the only single family officer's quarters built in 1903. Its design and ornamentation reflect that of Buildings #97, #99, and #103, which were duplexes built that sa... More

Fort Larned, Quartermaster Storehouse, Larned, Pawnee County, KS

Significance: Fort Larned was originally built of adobe. In 1865 the first stone structure was erected. By 1868 there were ten permanent sandstone buildings. Nine of these still stand to be viewed by the pub... More

John Edwards House, Nicodemus, Graham County, KS

See HABS No. KS-49 for list of structures that are contributing to the historic district. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-6 Survey number: HABS KS-49-Y National Register of Histo... More

Half-Mound Bridge, Spanning Delaware River on Federal Aid Secondary Ro...

Significance: The Half Mound Bridge is a rare surviving example of a Baltimore truss. Survey number: HAER KS-1 Building/structure dates: after. 1875- before. 1900 Initial Construction Building/structure date... More

Deister Farmstead, Stone Barn, Route 442, Stull, Douglas County, KS

Survey number: HABS KS-36-B Public domain photograph of a barn, farm, small home in Sweden, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

George Spangerberger Farmstead, Residence, 2012 West Illinois Avenue, ...

Significance: The Residence contributes to the historic character of the George Spangerberger Farmstead. Survey number: HABS KS-77-A Building/structure dates: 1878 Initial Construction Building/structure dat... More

George Spangerberger Farmstead, Residence, 2012 West Illinois Avenue, ...

Significance: The Residence contributes to the historic character of the George Spangerberger Farmstead. Survey number: HABS KS-77-A Building/structure dates: 1878 Initial Construction Building/structure dat... More

George Spangerberger Farmstead, Residence, 2012 West Illinois Avenue, ...

Significance: The Residence contributes to the historic character of the George Spangerberger Farmstead. Survey number: HABS KS-77-A Building/structure dates: 1878 Initial Construction Building/structure dat... More

Deister Farmstead, Route 442, Stull, Douglas County, KS

Significance: The Deister Farmstead is representative of a way of life on a working farm in the early years of Kansas' history. Henry Deister bought the farm in the late 1860s and is typical of the large number... More

Old Stone Building, 11920 West Ninety-fifth Street, Overland Park, Joh...

Survey number: HABS KS-48 Public domain photograph of architecture design, diagram, drawing, building plan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Fort Leavenworth, Building Nos. 40 & 41, 622 Thomas Avenue, Leavenwort...

Significance: Building #40, and its nearly identical neighbors, #'s 39 and 41, are significant as examples at this post of the gabled plains cottage, and as the smallest independent units serving as officers' q... More

Fort Larned, Barracks (West), Larned, Pawnee County, KS

Significance: Fort Larned was originally built of adobe. In 1865 the first stone structure was erected. By 1868 there were ten permanent sandstone buildings. Nine of these still stand to be viewed by the pub... More

Old First Baptist Church, Fourth & Washington Streets, Nicodemus, Grah...

See HABS No. KS-49 for list of structures that are contributing to the historic district & fieldnotes. Significance: The first church congregation organized in 1878 on the town site; the first congregation to b... More

Old First Baptist Church, Fourth & Washington Streets, Nicodemus, Grah...

See HABS No. KS-49 for list of structures that are contributing to the historic district & fieldnotes. Significance: The first church congregation organized in 1878 on the town site; the first congregation to b... More

Standard atlas of Riley County, Kansas : including a plat book of the ...

LeGear. Atlases of the United States, 4803 Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Includes indexes and portraits of early Riley County residents. LC copy imperfect: Front and... More

Albany Schoolhouse, 2 miles north of Sebetha, Sabetha, Nemaha County, ...

Significance: The present limestone building of local stone was built at the close of the Civil War in 1866-1867 by the settlers who came here from New York State in late 1850. Survey number: HABS KS-20 Build... More

George A. Cutler to William P. Dole, Monday, October 21, 1861 (Fear t...

Fort Leavenworth, Building No. 21, 4-6 Sumner Place, Leavenworth, Leav...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Kansas, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers Western Branch, Singles ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a small palace, chateau, villa, residential historic building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Jerry Scruggs, Jr. House, Adams & Second Street, Nicodemus, Graham Cou...

See HABS No. KS-49 for list of structures that are contributing to the historic district. Significance: Sold to Burney circa 1975 and alterations never completed. Vacant. Striking reflection of local house ev... More

Old Fort Hays, Officer's Quarters No. 3, Hays, Ellis County, KS

1992 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-11 Survey number: HABS KS-58-C

Fort Larned, Bakery & Mess Hall, Larned, Pawnee County, KS

Public domain photograph of attic, house frame, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

View on the plains 6 miles west of Fort Hayes, Kansas, 586 miles west ...

No. 149. Part of series: Across the continent on the Union Pacific Railway, Eastern Division. Alexander Gardner (October 17, 1821 - December 10, 1882) was a Scottish photographer who is best known for his pho... More

[Design drawing for stained glass window "Rogationtide ... springtime ...

Public domain reproduction of illuminated manuscript page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Hollenberg Pony Express Station, Route 243, 6.9 miles south of Nebrask...

1992 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Honorable Mention Significance: The Hollenberg Pony Express Station is the only Pony Express Station still standing on its original site with its original dimensions intact. It s... More

Hollenberg Pony Express Station, Route 243, 6.9 miles south of Nebrask...

1992 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Honorable Mention Significance: The Hollenberg Pony Express Station is the only Pony Express Station still standing on its original site with its original dimensions intact. It s... More

Hollenberg Pony Express Station, Route 243, 6.9 miles south of Nebrask...

1992 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Honorable Mention Significance: The Hollenberg Pony Express Station is the only Pony Express Station still standing on its original site with its original dimensions intact. It s... More

Stone Smokehouse, Bloomington, Osborne County, KS

Significance: Example of rural stone vernacular (late nineteenth-century) architecture Survey number: HABS KS-51 Building/structure dates: 1892

Fort Riley, Building No. 373, 373 Stone Court, Riley, Riley County, KS

Significance: Building #373 is one of ten rock-faced limestone duplexes built on Stone Court in 1939. It was one of the last rock-faced quarters built on post. The ten structures appear in two variations. Th... More

Fort Riley, Building No. 373, 373 Stone Court, Riley, Riley County, KS

Significance: Building #373 is one of ten rock-faced limestone duplexes built on Stone Court in 1939. It was one of the last rock-faced quarters built on post. The ten structures appear in two variations. Th... More

Spooner Hall, Fourteenth Street & Jayhawk Road, Lawrence, Douglas Coun...

1995 Charles E. Peterson Prize, First Place Significance: Spooner Hall was financed by William B. Spooner, a Boston merchant, with a bequest of $91,000. In 1893, "Van Brunt & Howe Architects" of Kansas City we... More

Jefferson County Courthouse, Town Square, Oskaloosa, Jefferson County,...

Significance: This post-Civil War building has an interesting and decorative architectural treatment and is the oldest courthouse still in use in Kansas. Survey number: HABS KS-19 Building/structure dates: 18... More

George Spangerberger Farmstead, 2012 West Illinois Avenue, South Hutch...

Significance: The George Spangerberger Farmstead has historical ties with the Kansas settlement boom period of the 1880s, the economic dominance of agriculture from the 1880s to 1917, the period of mechanizatio... More

George Spangerberger Farmstead, 2012 West Illinois Avenue, South Hutch...

Significance: The George Spangerberger Farmstead has historical ties with the Kansas settlement boom period of the 1880s, the economic dominance of agriculture from the 1880s to 1917, the period of mechanizatio... More

Leavenworth City, Kansas Tery. Settled fall of 1854. 3000 pop. 1856

Library has two impressions. This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Associated name on shelflist card: Bachmann.

Leavenworth City, Kansas Tery. Settled fall of 1854. 3000 pop. 1856

Library has two impressions. This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Associated name on shelflist card: Bachmann.

George Spangerberger Farmstead, Barn, 2012 West Illinois Avenue, South...

Significance: The barn contributes to the historic and agrarian character of the George Spangerberger Farmstead. Survey number: HABS KS-77-I Building/structure dates: ca. 1880- ca. 1900 Initial Construction ... More

George Spangerberger Farmstead, Barn, 2012 West Illinois Avenue, South...

Significance: The barn contributes to the historic and agrarian character of the George Spangerberger Farmstead. Survey number: HABS KS-77-I Building/structure dates: ca. 1880- ca. 1900 Initial Construction ... More

Bethel Sanctuary, Inman, McPherson County, KS

1993 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Honorable Mention Significance: The Bethel Sanctuary, built in 1880, is the sole remaining example of the Mennonite "Prayer House" in North America. The structure was constructe... More

Carrie Dabney House, Hill City Township, Nicodemus, Graham County, KS

See HABS No. KS-49 for list of structures that are contributing to the historic district. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-6 Survey number: HABS KS-49-A Building/structure dates: ... More

Carrie Dabney House, Hill City Township, Nicodemus, Graham County, KS

See HABS No. KS-49 for list of structures that are contributing to the historic district. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-6 Survey number: HABS KS-49-A Building/structure dates: ... More

First Territorial Capitol of Kansas, Fort Riley Military Reserve, Rile...

Significance: This simple two story stone building served as the first capitol of the Kansas territory. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-8 Survey number: HABS KS-15 Building/stru... More

First Territorial Capitol of Kansas, Fort Riley Military Reserve, Rile...

Significance: This simple two story stone building served as the first capitol of the Kansas territory. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-8 Survey number: HABS KS-15 Building/stru... More

First Territorial Capitol of Kansas, Fort Riley Military Reserve, Rile...

Significance: This simple two story stone building served as the first capitol of the Kansas territory. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-8 Survey number: HABS KS-15 Building/stru... More

Babcock Carriage House, Given Court, Lawrence, Douglas County, KS

Survey number: HABS KS-31 Public domain photograph of architectural diagram, building plan, section, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Henry E. Williams Farmstead, Garage, South of Residence & west of Smok...

Significance: The Garage contributes to the historic character of the Henry E. Williams Farmstead. Survey number: HABS KS-75-C Building/structure dates: ca. 1917 Initial Construction

J. B. Watkins Land Company, 1047 Massachusetts Street, Lawrence, Dougl...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-1 Survey number: HABS KS-50 Building/structure dates: ca. 1885- 1888 Initial Construction

J. B. Watkins Land Company, 1047 Massachusetts Street, Lawrence, Dougl...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-1 Survey number: HABS KS-50 Building/structure dates: ca. 1885- 1888 Initial Construction

Curve Station, Intersection of Highway K-383 & Bryant Road, Almena, No...

Significance: The Curve Station was determined eligible for the National Register of Historic Places based upon its local significance with the growth and development of the automobile service industry. In add... More

Curve Station, Intersection of Highway K-383 & Bryant Road, Almena, No...

Significance: The Curve Station was determined eligible for the National Register of Historic Places based upon its local significance with the growth and development of the automobile service industry. In add... More

Fort Riley, Carpenter Court Apartments, Building No. 435, 435 Carpente...

Survey number: HABS KS-78-B Building/structure dates: 1930 Initial Construction

Fort Leavenworth, Building No. 5, 611 Scott Avenue, Leavenworth, Leave...

Significance: Building #5 is one of five existing quarters that date from the antebellum period of Fort Leavenworth. Built by Hiram Rich, the post sutler from 1842 to 1862, sections of the original log house a... More

Fort Leavenworth, Building No. 5, 611 Scott Avenue, Leavenworth, Leave...

Significance: Building #5 is one of five existing quarters that date from the antebellum period of Fort Leavenworth. Built by Hiram Rich, the post sutler from 1842 to 1862, sections of the original log house a... More

Fort Riley, Arnold Hall, Arnold Avenue, Riley, Riley County, KS

Significance: Arnold Hall was built during the major construction period at Fort Riley between 1880 and 1910. In its building materials, structural engineering, and layout, Arnold Hall was highly representativ... More

Fort Leavenworth, Building No. 184, 629-631 Grant Avenue, Leavenworth,...

Significance: The importance of the Grant Avenue quarters derives from the original architectural design and from the association with the Command School at the turn of the twentieth century. The individual ar... More

Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery, 395 Biddle Boulevard, Leavenworth,...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Kansas, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Fort Leavenworth, Building No. 6, 624 Scott Avenue, Leavenworth, Leave...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a residential building, house, 19th-20th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Barber Schoolhouse, Route 442, Clinton, Douglas County, KS

Public domain photograph of a barn, farm, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Cottonwood Ranch, Route 24, Studley, Sheridan County, KS

1992 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-12 Survey number: HABS KS-60

Paola Free Library, 101 East Peoria Street, Paola, Miami County, KS

Significance: The Paola Free Library was designed by George Putnam Washburn, a prominent Kansas architect who designed 13 of Kansas' 105 courthouses. The corner tower of the library is typical of Washburn's wo... More