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Link to Image Titled: Crawford Theater
Title/Object Name: Crawford Theater
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: 1952
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: Corner of William and Topeka, looking south on the west side. Pete's Grill is located at 207 South Topeka, the Crawford Theater is at 209, and Andy's Cafe is just south of the Crawford.
Keywords: Street scenes, commerical buildings, automobiles.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Wichita Public Library Photograph Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wpl_wpl1790

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: 54 Drive In Theatre
Title/Object Name: 54 Drive In Theatre
Creator: Rorabaugh & Millsap
Date Original: Circa 1952
Physical Details: 9.75 x 7.5 inches
Description: Night view of drive-in movie theatre, located at 6251 East Kellogg, was named for US Highway 54 that crossed Wichita east to west. The motion picture “Girl On The Bridge” was released in 1951; “Phone Call From A Stranger” appeared in 1952.
Keywords: Arts and entertainment, business and industry, sports and recreation, movies, films, neon, Shelley Winters, Beverly Michaels, architecture, Wichita.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Tihen
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_D8-23.1.1

Link to Image Titled: Aerial view of downtown Wichita looking northwest
Title/Object Name: Aerial view of downtown Wichita looking northwest
Creator: Wichita Eagle
Date Original: Circa 1952
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: Aerial view of downtown Wichita looking northwest. Allis Hotel, opened in 1930 and imploded in 1996, at lower center. View of buildings along north side of Douglas Avenue between Main Street and Emporia Street. Intersection of Market Street and Douglas Avenue near upper left.
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.1

Link to Image Titled: Orpheum Theater
Title/Object Name: Orpheum Theater
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: 1952
Physical Details: 8.5 x 6.5 inches
Description: Civil Defense Rescue Service truck in front of Orpheum Theater as part of "Invasion U.S.A." movie promotion. Photograph taken February 1952. View is looking north toward building from East 1st Street.
Keywords: Wichita, arts and entertainment, people, business and industry, civil defense
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: M. Meredith "Millie" Hill Collection of Orpheum Theatre and John Eberson Movie Palaces Material
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_ms2001-06.4.10.2

Link to Image Titled: Diesel Equipment Company
Title/Object Name: Diesel Equipment Company
Creator: Don Forbes Studios
Date Original: 1952
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: View looking southwest toward Diesel Equipment Company located at 355 North Washington.
Keywords: Wichita, business and industry, buildings.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Archives of the Wichita Chamber of Commerce
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_ms2002-12.70.13.1

Link to Image Titled: Charles Curtis Intermediate School
Title/Object Name: Charles Curtis Intermediate School
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: 1952
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: Charles Curtis Intermediate School located at 1031 South Edgemoor. Construction of the school commenced in late 1951.
Keywords: Wichita, education, buildings.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Archives of the Wichita Area Chamber of Commerce
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_ms2002-12.69.39.1

Link to Image Titled: Defenders of the Christian Faith
Title/Object Name: Defenders of the Christian Faith
Creator: Howard Eastwood
Date Original: Circa 1953
Physical Details: 5 x 7 inches
Description: View looking north toward headquarters of Wichita-based organization Defenders of the Christian Faith. Building located at 2502 East Douglas Avenue at northeast corner of Poplar Street and Douglas Avenue. Founder and leader Rev. Dr. Gerald B. Winrod stands with arms crossed just to left of street sign.
Keywords: Wichita; religion; people; organizations, clubs and groups; buildings.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Negative
Collection Name: Howard Eastwood Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_tms509.1.0.32

Link to Image Titled: Ted & Jean's Campus Canteen
Title/Object Name: Ted & Jean's Campus Canteen
Creator: Howard Eastwood
Date Original: 1953
Physical Details: 4 x 5 inches
Description: Behind-the-counter view of Ted & Jean's Campus Canteen, 3317 East 17th Street North, during its grand opening in September 1953. The restaurant was located across 17th Street from the University of Wichita campus.
Keywords: Wichita, business and industry, people.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Negative
Collection Name: Howard Eastwood Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_tms509.1.0.24

Link to Image Titled: Elmer Million and Junior Traffic Patrol
Title/Object Name: Elmer Million and Junior Traffic Patrol
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1953
Physical Details: 10 x 8 inches
Description: Wichita Police Traffic Sergeant Elmer Million and Junior Traffic Patrol at College Hill Elementary School, 201 North Clifton. Million organized junior traffic patrol guards at Wichita elementary schools. Boys in front row wearing Sergeant helmets.
Keywords: Wichita, education, public services.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Archives of the Wichita Area Chamber of Commerce
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_ms2002-12.72.4.1

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