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Link to Image Titled: First and Topeka, Street Scene
Title/Object Name: First and Topeka, Street Scene
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: 1937
Physical Details: 4 x 5 inches
Description: View looking northeast at intersection of Topeka Avenue and First Street. M. W. Levy home, shortly before it was razed, is at center left. Scottish Rite Temple is partially in view at far left.
Keywords: Residences, street scenes, transportation, automobiles, trucks. Masonic, Consistory.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Wichita Public Library Photograph Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wpl_wpl531

Link to Image Titled: Orpheum Theatre
Title/Object Name: Orpheum Theatre
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1937
Physical Details: 7.75 x 9.75 inches
Description: Looking northeast from intersection of Broadway and First Street. The Orpheum Theatre opened in 1922 featuring vaudeville acts and a silent film. In 1929 it began a tradition as a premier motion picture palace that ended in 1976. The building is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and the National Register of Historic Theatres. Another business in view is Dr. C. M. Cole, Dentist, in the Orpheum Building, and Mosbacher Hudson Terraplane Sales and Service at 214 North Broadway.
Keywords: Arts and entertainment, business and industry, sports and recreation, movies, street scene, transportation, automobiles, architecture, Wichita.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photographic Contact Print
Collection Name: Tihen
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_D8-6.3.1

Link to Image Titled: Orpheum Theatre
Title/Object Name: Orpheum Theatre
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1937
Physical Details: 7.75 x 9.75 inches
Description: Looking southeast at Orpheum Theatre, 200 North Broadway. The Orpheum building housed the theatre and offices as well as several street-level businesses. This view includes the Orpheum Pharmacy, Smith, Stone and Snyder Insurance, 204 North Broadway, Van Arsdale and Larkin Insurance, 206 North Broadway, Orpheum Beauty Shop, 212 North Broadway, and Mosbacher Motor Company, 214 North Broadway. A delivery truck for American Laundry and Cleaning Company is seen on First Street in the background.
Keywords: Arts and entertainment, business and industry, sports and recreation, movies, street scene, transportation, automobiles, architecture, Wichita.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photographic Contact Print
Collection Name: Tihen
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_D8-6.3.3

Link to Image Titled: Eaton Hotel
Title/Object Name: Eaton Hotel
Creator: Edgar B. Smith
Date Original: Circa 1937
Physical Details: 9.5 x 7.25 inches
Description: Looking southwest in intersection of Douglas and St. Francis Avenues at Eaton Hotel, 523 East Douglas Avenue; Second Empire style architecture. The building is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The building at far left is marked as an IOOF Hall.
Keywords: Business and industry, automobiles, bicycles, residences, street scenes, transportation, Wichita.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Tihen
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_D6-8.2.1

Link to Image Titled: West Wichita
Title/Object Name: West Wichita
Creator:
Date Original: Circa 1938
Physical Details: 3.75 x 2.5 inches
Description: Birdseye view looking west across Arkansas River. Photo taken from top of Broadview Hotel. Bridge at left is the third bridge erected on that spot. The far bank of the river was constructed from fill obtained by the removal of Ackerman Island during a WPA project (see item wschm_S2-2.1.1). At right is memorial park and fountain installed in 1934 to commemorate Wichita banker Ben McLean. Business names in view include: Fred Wasson Oil Company, J. W. Johnston Wool & Fur Company, Hobbs Chevrolet Company Used Cars, and J. H. Turner. Davis Hall of Friends University is barely visible in the background.
Keywords: Business and industry, bridges, parks, rivers, street scenes, transportation, automobiles, Delano, West Wichita.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photographic Contact Print
Collection Name:
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_S2-1.3.5

Link to Image Titled: Western Couch and Bedding Company
Title/Object Name: Western Couch and Bedding Company
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1938
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: View looking southeast toward Western Couch and Bedding Company, 138 North Wichita Street. Bitting Building and Schweiter Building in 100 block of East Douglas Avenue in background. Missouri Pacific Railway tracks in foreground.
Keywords: Wichita, business and industry, transportation, buildings.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Archives of the Wichita Area Chamber of Commerce
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_ms2002-12.73.11.1

Link to Image Titled: Children Arriving at First Baptist Church
Title/Object Name: Children Arriving at First Baptist Church
Creator: Mid-Continent Engraving Co.
Date Original: Circa 1940
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: Children arriving during snow storm for week day religious school at First Baptist Church Educational Building, 315 North Broadway. First Methodist Church in background. Wichita Transportation Corporation bus delivered children to school.
Keywords: Wichita, religion, people, transportation, street scenes.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Archives of the Wichita Area Chamber of Commerce
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_ms2002-12.69.43.2

Link to Image Titled: Tractor Display at Western Implement Company
Title/Object Name: Tractor Display at Western Implement Company
Creator: Edgar B. Smith
Date Original: 1941
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: John Deere tractors on display at the Western Implement Company, 439 South Wichita Street
Keywords: Wichita, business and industry, agriculture, transportation, tractors, tractor row, Western Implement Company, farming equipment, sales displays.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Edgar B. Smith Photograph Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wpl_EBS256

Link to Image Titled: Douglas and Pattie
Title/Object Name: Douglas and Pattie
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: 1944
Physical Details: 3 x 5 inches
Description: Intersection of Douglas and Pattie, northeast corner, during the flood of April 1944.
Keywords: Floods, commercial buildings, transportation, buses, people, automobiles, fires.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Wichita Public Library Photograph Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wpl_wpl471

Link to Image Titled: Paul Zongker Drugs
Title/Object Name: Paul Zongker Drugs
Creator: Rorabaugh & Millsap
Date Original: Circa 1945
Physical Details: 9.5 x 7.5 inches
Description: Night view looking northeast at Zongker Drugstore (1400 North Waco Avenue). Businesses in foreshortened view to left are Watson Brothers Food Store (1401 North Waco) and Funk appliances (1406 North Waco). The neon sign advertising the drugstore and Steffen’s Ice Cream was manufactured by the Claude Neon Company. A 1941 Nash automobile is parked at the curb.
Keywords: Business and industry, transportation, automobiles, retail, street scenes, Wichita.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Tihen
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_D2NW-38.1.1

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