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Link to Image Titled: Douglas and Waco Looking South
Title/Object Name: Douglas and Waco Looking South
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1945
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: Birdseye view looking south along Arkansas River from Broadview Hotel, which was located at Douglas and Waco. In the distance is Maple Street Bridge.
Keywords: Aerials, street scenes, automobile, bridges.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Wichita Public Library Photograph Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wpl_wpl1833

Link to Image Titled: Douglas and Waco Looking Southwest
Title/Object Name: Douglas and Waco Looking Southwest
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1945
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: Birdseye view looking southwest from Broadview Hotel, which was located at Douglas and Waco. The Douglas Street Bridge is in the foreground.
Keywords: Aerials, street scenes, automobile, bridges.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Wichita Public Library Photograph Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wpl_wpl1834

Link to Image Titled: Wichita Fire Department Drill Tower
Title/Object Name: Wichita Fire Department Drill Tower
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1948
Physical Details: 10 x 8 inches
Description: Firemen practice with Peter Pirsch aerial ladder truck at Wichita Fire Department's drill tower.
Keywords: Wichita, public services, people, buildings.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Richard M. Long Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_ms96-04.2.12.1

Link to Image Titled: Planeview and McConnell Air Force Base
Title/Object Name: Planeview and McConnell Air Force Base
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1952
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: Planeview community (lower right) was built under federal guidelines in 1943 to provide housing for defense workers arriving to find employment in the aircraft companies. Hilltop Manor and Beechwood were similar developments. In 1951, adjacent land belonging to the Municipal Airport was converted into an Air Force Base. The "tent city" (above left) provided early, temporary housing for Air Force personnel.
Keywords: Wichita, aerials, aviation, military, public services, residences, houses, World War II, National Housing Agency.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name:
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_A1-5.1.1

Link to Image Titled: Wind Tunnel
Title/Object Name: Wind Tunnel at University of Wichita
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: 1951
Physical Details: 5 x 7 inches
Description: Aerial view of Walter H. Beech Memorial Wind Tunnel at University of Wichita. View is looking north. Photograph taken June 30, 1951.
Keywords: Wichita, aerials, aviation, education.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: University Archives
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_ua.wsu.windtunnel.2

Link to Image Titled: Aerial view looking northeast toward downtown Wichita
Title/Object Name: Aerial view looking northeast toward downtown Wichita
Creator: Wichita Eagle
Date Original: Circa 1952
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: Aerial view looking northeast toward West Wichita and downtown Wichita. Shows commercial, residential and industrial districts. Grounds of Kansas Masonic Home are prominent in lower center. Arkansas River bisects image.
Keywords: Wichita, aerials
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Wichita Photograph Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_ms99-03.1.aerial-downtown.4

Link to Image Titled: Northeast Wichita
Title/Object Name: Northeast Wichita
Creator: Wichita Eagle
Date Original: Circa 1952
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: Aerial view looking northeast toward single- and multi-family residences along curved streets in Shady Brook Addition. Intersection of East 21st and North Hillside streets near upper center of image. Old Mission Cemetery and Mausoleum is at upper center; University of Wichita's Veterans Field at top right.
Keywords: Wichita, aerials, residences, Wichita State University, stadium.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Wichita Photograph Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_ms99-3.1.aerialsmisc.3

Link to Image Titled: St. Joseph Hospital
Title/Object Name: St. Joseph Hospital
Creator: Wichita Eagle
Date Original: Circa 1952
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: Aerial view looking east toward St. Joseph Hospital and Nurses Residence. Power plant under construction. Opened in 1944, buildings at 3400 East Grand, near intersection of Harry and Hillside streets, were designed by Wichita architectural firm Overend and Boucher. In background is trailer park and multi-family residential area.
Keywords: Wichita, aerials, health care, residences.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Wichita Photograph Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_ms99-3.1.hospitals.1

Link to Image Titled: Forest Hills
Title/Object Name: Forest Hills
Creator: Wichita Eagle
Date Original: Circa 1952
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: Aerial view looking southeast toward Forest Hills subdivision bounded on the north by Central Avenue; east, Webb Road; south, Douglas Avenue; and west, West Parkway. Lots first offered for sale in 1937. Intersection of East Central Avenue and Linden Drive at lower center of image.
Keywords: Wichita, aerials, residences.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Wichita Photograph Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_ms99-3.1.foresthills.1

Link to Image Titled: Aerial view of downtown Wichita looking southeast
Title/Object Name: Aerial view of downtown Wichita looking southeast
Creator: Wichita Eagle
Date Original: Circa 1952
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: Aerial view of downtown Wichita looking southeast. Wichita City Hall building at middle right; Union Station at upper left; intersection of 1st Street and Waco Street at lower center. Cluster of buildings at center mark central business district.
Keywords: Wichita, aerials, business and industry
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Wichita Photograph Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_ms99-03.1.aerial-downtown.2

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