Creator: Unknown photographer

Date Original: Circa 1905

Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches

Description: Interior of the National Bank of Wichita, 215 East Douglas.

Keywords: Business and industry, people, fashion, tin ceiling, spitoon.

Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works

Type: Photograph

Collection Name: Wichita Public Library Photograph Collection

Repository: Wichita Public Library

Date Digital: 2003

Identifier: wpl_wpl1312

Creator: Unknown photographer

Date Original: Circa 1905

Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches

Description: 215 East Douglas showing the National Bank of Wichita and the G. E. Hartman's Dancing Academy.

Keywords: Business and industry, people, fashion.

Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works

Type: Photograph

Collection Name: Wichita Public Library Photograph Collection

Repository: Wichita Public Library

Date Digital: 2003

Identifier: wpl_wpl1314

Creator: Unknown photographer

Date Original: 1905

Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches

Description: Built by Oscar D. Barnes in 1905, on the southeast corner of Douglas and Lawrence (Broadway). The architect was C. W. Terry. It had 5 floors. The first four floors were office rooms and the 5th floor was bachelor apartments. This magnificent building was torn down twenty years later, in 1925, to make room for the new Union National Bank Building.

Keywords: Business and industry, horse, buggy.

Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works

Type: Photograph

Collection Name: Wichita Public Library Photograph Collection

Repository: Wichita Public Library

Date Digital: 2003

Identifier: wpl_wpl1321

Creator: Unknown photographer

Date Original: Circa 1905

Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches

Description: An unidentified band playing in a band shell located on Main between William and English. George Innes & Company was sponsoring the event and advertising their dry goods company. This was possibly set up in conjunction with a Carnival and Street Fair.

Keywords: People, arts and entertainment, musicians, instruments.

Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works

Type: Photograph

Collection Name: Wichita Public Library Photograph Collection

Repository: Wichita Public Library

Date Digital: 2003

Identifier: wpl_wpl611

Creator: Unknown photographer

Date Original: Circa 1905

Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches

Description: Emerson Elementary School, located on the corner of Water and Central. It was also known as 2nd Ward School. The school was named for Ralph Waldo Emerson.

Keywords: Education, people, children, students.

Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works

Type: Photograph

Collection Name: Wichita Public Library Photograph Collection

Repository: Wichita Public Library

Date Digital: 2003

Identifier: wpl_wpl1779

Creator: Unknown photographer

Date Original: 1905

Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches

Description: The "old" Sedgwick County Courthouse at 510 North Main Street showing original clock tower; architect was W. R. McPherson.

Keywords: Wichita, government, architecture, Sedgwick County Courthouse, clock tower, W. R. McPherson, architecture.

Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works

Type: Photograph

Collection Name: Wichita Public Library Photograph Collection

Repository: Wichita Public Library

Date Digital: 2003

Identifier: wpl_WPL1269

Creator: Unknown photographer

Date Original: 1905

Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches

Description: Greenfield's Clothing and Furnishings for Men. Located at the southwest corner of Market and Douglas, which was known as "Quality Corner."

Keywords: Business and industry, street scenes, horses, wagon, buggy, people.

Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works

Type: Photograph

Collection Name: Wichita Public Library Photograph Collection

Repository: Wichita Public Library

Date Digital: 2003

Identifier: wpl_wpl1439

Creator: Unknown photographer

Date Original: Circa 1905

Physical Details: 5 x 7 inches

Description: First Missouri Pacific Depot. It was located between Wichita and Waco south of First Street. Seen in the background is the brick smokestack.

Keywords: Transportation, depot, people, children, trains.

Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works

Type: Photograph

Collection Name: Wichita Public Library Photograph Collection

Repository: Wichita Public Library

Date Digital: 2003

Identifier: wpl_wpl1220

Creator: Unknown photographer

Date Original: Circa 1905

Physical Details: 4 x 2.5 inches

Description: Members of Sam and Robert Israel families canoeing on the river (all identified, on file). The Riverside Boathouse is in the background on the east bank of the river at the Murdock Avenue bridge. The boathouse business was founded by the Israel family. Inset is small photo glued to original in album.

Keywords: Sports and recreation, parks, children, fashion, business and industry, people, transportation, Riverside Park, summer, Wichita.

Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works

Type: Photographic Contact Print

Collection Name:

Repository: Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum

Date Digital: 2003

Identifier: wschm_M1-2.1.7

Creator: Unknown photographer

Date Original: Circa 1905

Physical Details: 3 x 4.25 inches

Description: Portrait of city leader, Ben McLean (1859-1930). McLean was well-known as a banker in Wichita and was active in city government, serving three terms as Mayor (1901-1904 and 1923-1924). In 1934, a memorial fountain was constructed on McLean Boulevard near the Douglas Avenue bridge. His 24-room home at 313 North Seneca had been a local showcase in its time. The house was razed in 1969.

Keywords: People, government, business and industry, parks.

Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works

Type: Photographic Contact Print

Collection Name:

Repository: Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum

Date Digital: 2003

Identifier: wschm_McLean,Ben

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