Title/Object Name: Innes Department Store
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1937
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: The George Innes Dry Goods Company was formed in June 1897. In 1927, a six-story building was built on the northwest corner of Broadway and William to house the growing business. In December 1951, Innes was sold to Younker Brothers, Inc., of Des Moines, Iowa. Four years later it was bought by Macy's. Later, Macy's declared bankruptcy and the store closed. Across the street was the Bus Depot Lunch.
Keywords: Street scenes, commercial buildings, automobiles.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Wichita Public Library Photograph Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wpl_wpl1344
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