Creator: Unknown photographer

Date Original: Circa 1928

Physical Details: 4 x 3 inches

Description: Looking southeast at the Forum on Water Street between William and English. The entire building developed in stages over the years. The first section, on the south end officially opened in 1911. The Exposition Hall and Arcadia Theater on the north end were completed by 1918. At the time it was built, other proposed names for the facility included Hippodrome, Wigwam, and Wichitorium. The Forum hosted a range of public events from Pavlova and Paderewski to circuses and auto shows. It was demolished in 1965 to make way for the Century II Convention Center.

Keywords: Business and industry, arts and entertainment, public events, street scenes, transportation, automobiles, filling stations.

Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works

Type: Photographic Contact Print

Collection Name:

Repository: Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum

Date Digital: 2003

Identifier: wschm_D9-6.1.1

Creator: Unknown photographer

Date Original: Circa 1928

Physical Details: 4 x 3 inches

Description: Musician Gage Brewer (seated, left) and members of his dance orchestra. Brewer is known as one of Wichita's foremost guitarists of the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s. He performed through out the Mid-West for many years, published music and was the proprietor of The Shadowlands Dance Club (later called the Mambo Club).

Keywords: Arts and entertainment, business and industry, musician, dance band, guitars, banjos, ukuleles.

Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works

Type: Photographic Contact Print

Collection Name:

Repository: Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum

Date Digital: 2003

Identifier: wschm_H5-36.1.1

Creator: Edgar B. Smith

Date Original: Circa 1930

Physical Details: 9.25 x 7.25 inches

Description: Interior of Forum furnished for a ceremonial event, probably for the Order of the Eastern Star. Garlands and cascades of paper flowers hang lavishly from the ceiling; potted plants and floral arrangements have transformed the otherwise plain arena into a festive site. Silhouettes of white [live?] birds appear in motion, flying in a circular direction around the room from right to left.

Keywords: Arts and entertainment; organizations, clubs and groups; public events; ceremony; Wichita.

Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works

Type: Photograph

Collection Name: Tihen

Repository: Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum

Date Digital: 2003

Identifier: wschm_E5-89.2.1

Creator: Edgar B. Smith

Date Original: Circa 1930

Physical Details: 9.25 x 7.25 inches

Description: Interior of exposition hall in the Forum complex, 231 South Water Street. The scene is a large display of tractors and farm implements, probably part of an agricultural convention.

Keywords: Arts and entertainment, business and industry, public events, transportation, farming, John Deere, Wichita.

Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works

Type: Photograph

Collection Name: Tihen

Repository: Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum

Date Digital: 2003

Identifier: wschm_E5-89.3.1

Creator: Edgar B. Smith

Date Original: Circa 1932

Physical Details: 9.25 x 7.25 inches

Description: Interior of Forum arena at 231 South Water Street. Site of an unidentified equestrian competition. The banners flanking the stage represented the history of Wichita with the slogans, “Spirit of Wichita” and “Art, Music, Science, Commerce, Agriculture.”

Keywords: Arts and entertainment, public events, sports and recreation, horse show, American flags.

Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works

Type: Photograph

Collection Name: Tihen

Repository: Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum

Date Digital: 2003

Identifier: wschm_E5-89.4.1

Creator: Edgar B. Smith

Date Original: Circa 1934

Physical Details: 9.25 x 7.25 inches

Description: Interior of exposition hall in the Forum complex, 231 South Water Street. Unidentified auto display featuring Buick automobiles and GMC trucks, including a long-distance passenger bus.

Keywords: Arts and entertainment, public events, transportation, cars.

Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works

Type: Photograph

Collection Name: Tihen

Repository: Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum

Date Digital: 2003

Identifier: wschm_E5-89.5.1

Creator: Edgar B. Smith

Date Original: Circa 1935

Physical Details: 9.25 x 7.25 inches

Description: Interior of the Forum at 231 South Water Street. A large audience is attending what appears to be a butchering demonstration. Probably part of an exposition on agricultural and domestic arts. Booths on the perimeter of the arena display products such as home appliances and foods.

Keywords: Arts and entertainment, public events, people, clothing, Wichita.

Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works

Type: Photograph

Collection Name: Tihen

Repository: Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum

Date Digital: 2003

Identifier: wschm_E5-89.1.1

Creator: Unknown photographer

Date Original: 1936

Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches

Description: Birdseye view of the Street Fair and Forum Complex located at 201 South Water.

Keywords: Aerials, arts and entertainment, public events, automobile, gas station.

Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works

Type: Photograph

Collection Name: Wichita Public Library Photograph Collection

Repository: Wichita Public Library

Date Digital: 2003

Identifier: wpl_wpl2005

Creator: Unknown photographer

Date Original: Circa 1937

Physical Details: 7.75 x 9.75 inches

Description: Looking northeast from intersection of Broadway and First Street. The Orpheum Theatre opened in 1922 featuring vaudeville acts and a silent film. In 1929 it began a tradition as a premier motion picture palace that ended in 1976. The building is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and the National Register of Historic Theatres. Another business in view is Dr. C. M. Cole, Dentist, in the Orpheum Building, and Mosbacher Hudson Terraplane Sales and Service at 214 North Broadway.

Keywords: Arts and entertainment, business and industry, sports and recreation, movies, street scene, transportation, automobiles, architecture, Wichita.

Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works

Type: Photographic Contact Print

Collection Name: Tihen

Repository: Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum

Date Digital: 2003

Identifier: wschm_D8-6.3.1

Creator: Unknown photographer

Date Original: Circa 1937

Physical Details: 7.75 x 9.75 inches

Description: Looking southeast at Orpheum Theatre, 200 North Broadway. The Orpheum building housed the theatre and offices as well as several street-level businesses. This view includes the Orpheum Pharmacy, Smith, Stone and Snyder Insurance, 204 North Broadway, Van Arsdale and Larkin Insurance, 206 North Broadway, Orpheum Beauty Shop, 212 North Broadway, and Mosbacher Motor Company, 214 North Broadway. A delivery truck for American Laundry and Cleaning Company is seen on First Street in the background.

Keywords: Arts and entertainment, business and industry, sports and recreation, movies, street scene, transportation, automobiles, architecture, Wichita.

Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works

Type: Photographic Contact Print

Collection Name: Tihen

Repository: Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum

Date Digital: 2003

Identifier: wschm_D8-6.3.3

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