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Link to Image Titled: Kansas Theatre
Title/Object Name: Kansas Theatre
Creator: Frank A. Wesely
Date Original: 1922
Physical Details: 7.5 x 9 inches
Description: Exterior of Kansas Theatre at 221 East Douglas Avenue. The entrance to the theater replicates the ticket booth to a horse-racing track to advertise the feature film “Kentucky Derby.” Signs proclaim “Races 11 to 11” and “Place All Bets Here.” The black and white silent film opened in 1922.
Keywords: Entertainment, business and industry, Wichita.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name:
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_D8-7.1.2

Link to Image Titled: Ritchie Construction Company
Title/Object Name: Ritchie Construction Company
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1922
Physical Details: 4 x 3.25 inches
Description: Wagon, teams, and steam-operated machines, including a “steam shovel,” owned by Ritchie Construction Company excavating a site at Second Street and Crestway in the College Hill neighborhood.
Keywords: Business and industry, development, residences, people, occupation, employment, street scenes, transportation, landscape, Wichita.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photographic Contact Print
Collection Name:
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_E10-12.1.1

Link to Image Titled: Camping Scene
Title/Object Name: Camping Scene
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1922
Physical Details: 3.75 x 3 inches
Description: Unidentified group of men and women with tent and camping gear. Location unknown.
Keywords: Sports and recreation, transportation, people, Wichita, automobile.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photographic Contact Print
Collection Name:
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_H6-26.1.1

Link to Image Titled: Douglas Avenue
Title/Object Name: Douglas Avenue
Creator: Homer T. Harden
Date Original: Circa 1923
Physical Details: 3 x 4 inches
Description: Birdseye view looking west on Douglas Avenue near the intersection of Market Street. Broadview Hotel in background.
Keywords: Business and industry, people, transportation, street scene, streetcar, trolley, automobile, traffic.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photographic Contact Print
Collection Name:
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_U2-2.1.7

Link to Image Titled: Mexican Band
Title/Object Name: Mexican Band
Creator: Homer T. Harden
Date Original: 1924
Physical Details: 6 x 10 inches
Description: Thirty-one unidentified men posed with band instruments. Notes written on photograph include: "Mexican Band, Wichita, Ks...Organizer and Director, Prof. A. De La Mara."
Keywords: Wichita; arts and entertainment; organizations, clubs and groups; people; immigrants.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name:
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_H5-15.1.1

Link to Image Titled: Camping Scene
Title/Object Name: Camping Scene
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: 1924
Physical Details: 4 x 2 inches
Description: Four Wichitans, all identified (on file), posed with their automobiles and camping gear in Loueta Pass. A tent appears to be strung between the automobiles. The right auto bears an indistinct “Wichita” identification plate with the trademark Hockaday “H” sold by Hockaday Auto Supplies Company.
Keywords: People, transportation, sports and recreation, transportation, Wichita, sportswear, knickers, middy blouse, fashion.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photographic Contact Print
Collection Name:
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_L4-10.1.1

Link to Image Titled: Parade Scene
Title/Object Name: Parade Scene
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1924
Physical Details: 4 x 2 inches
Description: Looking east in the 300 block of Douglas Avenue, July 8, 1924. Group of people identified as “Rorabaugh Pioneers” (employees of Rorabaugh Dry Goods Company) are celebrating the annual Rorabaugh Employees Company Picnic with a parade. Business signs in view: Innes Cosgrove Music, Midwest Insurance Company, Toy Land, Orr’s Book Store, Newark Shoe Store, J. W. Jenkins & Sons Music Company, Western Pacific Tea Company, Wichita Hotel, and Eaton Hotel.
Keywords: Business and industry; organizations, clubs and groups; public events; street scenes; Wichita; fashion; children; automobile; transportation.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photographic Contact Print
Collection Name:
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_L1-22.1.1

Link to Image Titled: Camping Trip
Title/Object Name: Camping Trip
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: 1924
Physical Details: 3 x 2 inches
Description: Four Wichitans, all identified (on file), posed with their automobiles in Loueta Pass. Camping gear is strapped to the fender and “rumble seat” of the autos.
Keywords: People, transportation, sports and recreation, transportation, Wichita, sportswear, knickers, middy blouse, fashion.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photographic Contact Print
Collection Name:
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_L4-10.1.2

Link to Image Titled: McKenzie Midget Auto
Title/Object Name: McKenzie Midget Auto
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1925
Physical Details: 3.25 x 3 inches
Description: Four unidentified children and a miniature automobile built by McKenzie Body Works. The small car appears to be the same one shown in item wschm_T3-34.1.11. Perhaps this family won the contest advertised on the poster.
Keywords: Business and industry, children, people, residences, transportation, Wichita.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photographic Contact Print
Collection Name:
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_T3-34.1.10

Link to Image Titled: McKenzie Midget Auto
Title/Object Name: McKenzie Midget Auto
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1925
Physical Details: 3.75 x 3 inches
Description: Leo L. McKenzie posed with one of the miniature automobiles that he built at his business, McKenzie Body Works, 117 West First Street. This particular little car was intended to be a contest prize, others were sold (see also item wschm_T3-34.1.10).
Keywords: Business and industry, children, people, transportation, Wichita.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photographic Contact Print
Collection Name:
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_T3-34.1.11

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