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Link to Image Titled: First Ward School
Title/Object Name: First Ward School
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: 1879
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: The First Ward School at the corner of Lewis and Lawrence (Broadway). It was constructed in 1879. In 1885 the name was changed to Carleton School in honor of the poet Will Carleton.
Keywords: Education.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Wichita Public Library Photograph Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wpl_wpl1778

Link to Image Titled: Native American Encampment on Big Arkansas River
Title/Object Name: Native American Encampment on Big Arkansas River
Creator: Rogers Studio
Date Original: 1879
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: Native American encampment on Big Arkansas River, just south of Wichita
Keywords: Wichita, rivers, people, residences, Native Americans, wagon, Teepee.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: W. S. and Guy Rogers Photograph Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wpl_ROG22b

Link to Image Titled: Bitting Brothers Keystone Clothing House
Title/Object Name: Bitting Brothers Keystone Clothing House
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: 1879
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: Bitting Brothers Keystone Clothing House, northwest corner of Douglas and Market.
Keywords: Business and industry.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Wichita Public Library Photograph Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wpl_wpl1357

Link to Image Titled: St. John's Episcopal Church
Title/Object Name: St. John's Episcopal Church
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1880
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: This was the second St. John's Episcopal Church. It was located between First and Second Streets on the west side of North Lawrence (Broadway).
Keywords: Religion.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Wichita Public Library Photograph Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wpl_wpl1954

Link to Image Titled: Turner Opera House
Title/Object Name: Turner Opera House
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: 1880
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: An international organization which included most of the city's German residents, was the Turnverein Society. They built the Turner Opera House, at the southwest corner of Market and First Street. It opened November 6, 1879. Many theatrical productions were held here.
Keywords: Arts and entertainment, horse, buggy.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Wichita Public Library Photograph Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wpl_wpl1339

Link to Image Titled: Wichita High School Class
Title/Object Name: Wichita High School Class
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: 1883
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: Wichita High School class of 1883. The school was located between Second and Third on east side of Emporia.
Keywords: Education, people, fashion.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Wichita Public Library Photograph Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wpl_wpl1770

Link to Image Titled: Second City Jail
Title/Object Name: Second City Jail
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: 1884
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: Second Wichita city jail on the southeast corner of "Courthouse Square" at 500 North Main Street
Keywords: Wichita, government, public services, jails, prisons, detention centers.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Wichita Public Library Photograph Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wpl_WPL1282

Link to Image Titled: Mule Cars on North Main Street
Title/Object Name: Mule Cars on North Main Street
Creator: Rogers Studio
Date Original: 1884
Physical Details: 6.75 x 4.75 inches
Description: Wichita Street Railway mule cars in front of a house and stables on the east side of the 400 block of North Main Street
Keywords: Wichita, transportation, street scenes, residences, mule cars, street railway, streetcars.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: W. S. and Guy Rogers Photograph Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wpl_ROG218

Link to Image Titled: Main Street Looking North
Title/Object Name: Main Street Looking North
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: 1884
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: Main Street looking north from Douglas Avenue. Smith's Restaurant is on the left side. The Wichita Wholesale Grocer Company is on the left side in far back.
Keywords: Street scenes, commercial buildings, horses, buggy, streetcar.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Wichita Public Library Photograph Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wpl_wpl1940

Link to Image Titled: Civic Celebration
Title/Object Name: Civic Celebration
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1884
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: A parade in the 100 block of East Douglas. The Philadelphia Store is located on the southwest corner of Market and Douglas, 111 East Douglas. A. Katz Dry Goods is in the Philadelphia Store.
Keywords: Public events, street scenes, commercial buildings, people, streetcar, horses, fashion.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Wichita Public Library Photograph Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wpl_wpl1980

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