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Link to Image Titled: Gill Mortuary Ambulance
Title/Object Name: Gill Mortuary Ambulance
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1918
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: Private automobile ambulance used by The Modern Funeral Home located at 243-245 North Emporia. The Funeral Director was Isaac W. Gill, undertaker and embalmer.
Keywords: Business and industry, transportation, health care, truck, fashion.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Wichita Public Library Photograph Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wpl_wpl630

Link to Image Titled: Charles P. Mueller Florist Delivery Truck
Title/Object Name: Charles P. Mueller Florist Delivery Truck
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: 1918
Physical Details: 7 x 10 inches
Description: Paul M. Wentz, driver for the Charles P. Mueller Florist, with number five delivery truck in front of unidentified residence. Charles P. and Esther Mueller ran a florist shop specializing in cut flowers. In 1918, their office was at 145 North Main, the Branch Store was at 315 East Douglas Avenue, and the greenhouse at 1819 East 9th Street.
Keywords: Business and industry, people, man, fashion, automobile, porch.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Wichita Public Library Photograph Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wpl_wpl1742

Link to Image Titled: Bitting Building Construction
Title/Object Name: Bitting Building Construction
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: 1919
Physical Details: 6 x 10 inches
Description: Construction on the Bitting Building, 107 North Market, at the northwest corner of Market and Douglas. The Bitting brothers, Charles W. and A. W., had a clothing store here since about 1886. The prior building caught fire in January 1911, and a four-story brick building quickly replaced it. In 1919, seven additional floors were added.
Keywords: Street scenes, commercial buildings, flags, automobiles, trolley.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Wichita Public Library Photograph Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wpl_wpl348

Link to Image Titled: Parade on East Douglas
Title/Object Name: Parade on East Douglas
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1919
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: Parade in the 100 block East Douglas looking east. Buildings that can be seen include Dockum Drugs and Kerns on the south side. On the north side is the Bitting Building, Fourth National Bank, the Michigan Building, the Zimmerly Building and the George Innes Company.
Keywords: Public events, street scenes, commercial buildings, automobiles, people, marching band, streetcar, fashion.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Wichita Public Library Photograph Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wpl_wpl1814

Link to Image Titled: Victory Arch
Title/Object Name: Victory Arch
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: 1919
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: Looking west on Douglas Avenue. The Victory Arch is at the intersection of Douglas and Lawrence (Broadway).
Keywords: Street scenes, streetcar, automobile, flags.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Wichita Public Library Photograph Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wpl_wpl1819

Link to Image Titled: 600 Block East Douglas
Title/Object Name: 600 Block East Douglas
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: 1919
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: 600 block East Douglas looking west. The Eaton Hotel is on the left at Douglas and St. Francis. The Victory Arch can be seen in the distance.
Keywords: Street scenes, commercial buildings, automobiles, streetcars, horse, buggy.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Wichita Public Library Photograph Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wpl_wpl1478

Link to Image Titled: Henry J. Allen Residence
Title/Object Name: Henry J. Allen Residence
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: 1919
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: Henry J. Allen Residence, located at 255 North Roosevelt. This residence was designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright in the Prairie House style. It took two years to complete. Allen was Governor of Kansas from 1919-1923 and a United States Senator from 1929-1930.
Keywords: Residences.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Wichita Public Library Photograph Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wpl_wpl1659

Link to Image Titled: W. R. Pitts Residence
Title/Object Name: W. R. Pitts Residence
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: 1919
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: Residence of William R. and Alice Pitts, located at 3412 East 2nd.
Keywords: Residences.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Wichita Public Library Photograph Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wpl_wpl527

Link to Image Titled: South Water along Tractor Row
Title/Object Name: South Water along Tractor Row
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1919
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: Birdseye view of South Water and William looking west. The area is known as Tractor Row. On the left is the Wichita Forum, Reeves & Company, the Wichita Supply Company, and the Nichol & Shepard Company. To the right is Feed and Sale Stable, and Fashionstable. In the background can be seen the Midland Valley Railroad Depot and the Douglas Avenue Bridge.
Keywords: Aerials, business and industry, street scenes, river, bridges.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Wichita Public Library Photograph Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wpl_wpl1973

Link to Image Titled: Victory Arch
Title/Object Name: Victory Arch
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: 1919
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: Victory Arch, looking east on Douglas from Lawrence (Broadway).
Keywords: Public events, street scenes, automobiles, street car.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Wichita Public Library Photograph Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wpl_wpl1386

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