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Link to Image Titled: U.S.S. Wichita
Title/Object Name: U.S.S. Wichita
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: 1937
Physical Details: 4 x 3 inches
Description: Moment of impact as Miss Margaret Ayers of Wichita, Kansas christens the ship with a bottle of champagne. Naval dignitaries look on. Location, Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Keywords: Wichita, military, heavy cruiser, World War II, WW II, public events, people, U.S. Navy.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photographic Contact Print
Collection Name:
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_C3-5.2.10

Link to Image Titled: U.S.S. Wichita
Title/Object Name: U.S.S. Wichita
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: 1937
Physical Details: 4 x 3 inches
Description: Young woman identified as Margaret Ayers (holding champagne bottle), preparing to christen the ship before launch. Ayers was selected to represent the people of Wichita, Kansas, for whom the ship was named. Location, Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Keywords: Wichita, military, heavy cruiser, World War II, WW II, public events, people, U.S. Navy.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photographic Contact Print
Collection Name:
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_C3-5.2.5

Link to Image Titled: U.S.S. Wichita
Title/Object Name: U.S.S. Wichita
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: 1937
Physical Details: 4 x 3 inches
Description: View of heavy cruiser, U.S.S. Wichita in harbor at launch of the ship. Location, Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Keywords: Wichita, military, World War II, WW II, public events, people, U.S. Navy
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photographic Contact Print
Collection Name:
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_C3-5.2.7

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: 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: Home of Fred Cook
Title/Object Name: Home of Fred Cook
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1938
Physical Details: 4 x 2.5 inches
Description: Residence built and owned by Fred Cook. Good example of Craftsman or California-style bungalow. Located at 2903 Porter.
Keywords: Architecture, houses, Wichita.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photographic Contact Print
Collection Name:
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_2903.Porter-1

Link to Image Titled: Friends Posed for Group Portrait
Title/Object Name: Friends Posed for Group Portrait
Creator: M. S. Fong
Date Original: 1938
Physical Details: 4 x 2.75 inches
Description: Nine young Chinese men recently immigrated to the United States, sitting for a dramatic group photograph. All, including photographer Fong, were employees of the Chinese restaurants, Holly Café and Pan-American Café.
Keywords: Business and industry, photography, people, Chinese Americans, Asian Americans.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photographic Contact Print
Collection Name:
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_H1-57.9.1

Link to Image Titled: M. S. Fong, Photographer
Title/Object Name: M. S. Fong, Photographer
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: 1938
Physical Details: 3.5 x 2 inches
Description: Mar Suey Fong setting up a photo shoot of friend Wayne Wong in Sim Park. Both young men were employees at the Chinese American restaurant, the Pan-American Café. They immigrated to the U.S. in the mid-1930s.
Keywords: Business and industry, photography, camera, people, parks, Chinese Americans, Asian Americans, Wichita.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photographic Contact Print
Collection Name:
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_H1-57.12.1

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

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