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Link to Image Titled: Eaton Hotel and Naftzger Park
Title/Object Name: Eaton Hotel and Naftzger Park
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: 1980
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: View of Eaton Hotel from Naftzger Park on the south side of Douglas Avenue at St. Francis Street.
Keywords: Wichita, parks, business and industry, people, public events, Naftzger Park, Eaton Hotel, Carey House, hotels, architecture.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Wichita Public Library Photograph Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wpl_WPL1450

Link to Image Titled: Shocker Mountain
Title/Object Name: Shocker Mountain
Creator: Dan Moore
Date Original: Circa 1980
Physical Details: 5 x 7 inches
Description: Skiers make their way down "Shocker Mountain" ski slope at Wichita State University's Cessna Stadium. Ramps on west side of stadium were covered with slick plastic bristles. Program ran from 1977 to 1986.
Keywords: Wichita, sports and recreation, education.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: University Archives
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_ua.wsu.cessna_stadium.2

Link to Image Titled: Steffen's Dairy Foods
Title/Object Name: Steffen's Dairy Foods
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: 1981
Physical Details: 5 x 7 inches
Description: View looking northwest toward Steffen's Dairy Foods plant, 700 East Central Avenue. Constructed in 1931, building still in use by Hiland-Steffen Dairy Foods Company. Business established in Wichita in 1890s.
Keywords: Wichita, business and industry.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Archives of the Wichita Area Chamber of Commerce
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_ms2002-12.72.49.1

Link to Image Titled: Wichita Skyline
Title/Object Name: Wichita Skyline
Creator: Howard Eastwood
Date Original: Circa 1982
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: View looking north toward Colorado-Derby Building at northwest corner of North Water and West 1st streets. Structures in background include Wichita City Hall, Sedgwick County Courthouse (new and old), Federal Courthouse, St. Francis Hospital and Occidental Hotel. IMA Plaza building at 250 North Water Street nearing completion. Vacant block in center is current site of Epic Center, completed in 1987.
Keywords: Wichita, aerials, buildings
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Howard Eastwood Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_tms509.34.2.1

Link to Image Titled: Midtown Holiday Inn Motel
Title/Object Name: Midtown Holiday Inn Motel
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: 1982
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: View of indoor swimming pool at the Holiday Inn Midtown, 1000 North Broadway. The motel opened in 1963, and the pool was enclosed in the early 1980s.
Keywords: Wichita, business and industry, sports and recreation.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Archives of the Wichita Chamber of Commerce
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_ms2002-12.70.55.1

Link to Image Titled: FantaSea Water Park
Title/Object Name: FantaSea Water Park
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: 1983
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: View of FantaSea, a water park located at 3330 North Woodlawn Boulevard, showing park patrons. The view is looking northeast.
Keywords: Wichita, recreation and sports.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Archives of the Wichita Chamber of Commerce
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_ms2002-12.70.26.1

Link to Image Titled: Century II and Bob Brown Expo Hall
Title/Object Name: Century II and Bob Brown Expo Hall
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: 1985
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: Aerial view of Century II and initial excavation of Bob Brown Expo Hall site. The view is looking west.
Keywords: Wichita, aerials, buildings.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Archives of the Wichita Area Chamber of Commerce
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_ms2002-12.68.54.1

Link to Image Titled: Keeper of the Plains Statue
Title/Object Name: Keeper of the Plains Statue
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: 1985
Physical Details: 7 x 5 inches
Description: View of Keeper of the Plains statue at confluence of Arkansas and Little Arkansas rivers near downtown Wichita. Created by Native American artist Blackbear Bosin, the 44-foot steel statue was dedicated May 18, 1974.
Keywords: Wichita, arts and entertainment.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Archives of the Wichita Chamber of Commerce
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_ms2002-12.71.2.1

Link to Image Titled: Union Station
Title/Object Name: Union Station
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1985
Physical Details: 4.75 x 6.75 inches
Description: View looking northwest toward covered passenger waiting area on platform at Union Station. Warehouse and industrial buildings along railroad tracks on left, including Sage Drilling Company. Eaton Hotel, in 500 block, and other buildings in 600 block of East Douglas Avenue in background. Passenger trains ran through Union Station from 1914 to 1979.
Keywords: Wichita, transportation, buildings.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Archives of the Wichita Area Chamber of Commerce
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_ms2002-12.73.36.3

Link to Image Titled: Watermark Books
Title/Object Name: Watermark Books
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1985
Physical Details: 7 x 5 inches
Description: View looking west toward Watermark Books, 149 North Broadway Street. Store opened at this location in 1977. Originally known as Lawrence Building built in 1911.
Keywords: Wichita, business and industry, buildings.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Archives of the Wichita Area Chamber of Commerce
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_ms2002-12.73.4.1

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