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Link to Image Titled: Meadow Lark Drive In Theatre
Title/Object Name: Meadow Lark Drive In Theatre
Creator: Rorabaugh & Millsap
Date Original: Circa 1951
Physical Details: 7.5 x 9.75 inches
Description: Night view of marquee for the Meadow Lark Drive In Theatre at 4445 East Harry. The motion pictures “Flame of Araby” and “Cattle Drive” were released in 1951.
Keywords: Arts and entertainment, business and industry, sports and recreation, movies, films, neon, Maureen O’Hara, Joel Chandler, Joel McCrea, Dean Stockwell, architecture, Wichita.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Tihen
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_D8-22.1.1

Link to Image Titled: Big Bun, Inc.
Title/Object Name: Big Bun, Inc.
Creator: Rorabaugh & Millsap
Date Original: 1951
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: Looking northeast at the Big Bun restaurant, 4724 East Central. The menu featured a loose meat sandwich on an oversized hamburger bun; inside seating and curb service available. The Tower Theatre (4802 East Central) marquee is partially in view at right, showing a movie entitled "Tales of Helpmann" starring Moira Shearer.
Keywords: Wichita, arts and entertainment, business and industry, neon, art moderne, modern, glass brick, architecture, drive-in, restaurant, cafe.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name:
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_D2NE-99.1.1

Link to Image Titled: 54 Drive In Theatre
Title/Object Name: 54 Drive In Theatre
Creator: Rorabaugh & Millsap
Date Original: Circa 1952
Physical Details: 9.75 x 7.5 inches
Description: Night view of drive-in movie theatre, located at 6251 East Kellogg, was named for US Highway 54 that crossed Wichita east to west. The motion picture “Girl On The Bridge” was released in 1951; “Phone Call From A Stranger” appeared in 1952.
Keywords: Arts and entertainment, business and industry, sports and recreation, movies, films, neon, Shelley Winters, Beverly Michaels, architecture, Wichita.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Tihen
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_D8-23.1.1

Link to Image Titled: Roosevelt Intermediate School
Title/Object Name: Roosevelt Intermediate School
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1952
Physical Details: 3.5 x 3 inches
Description: Classroom scene, Roosevelt Intermediate School, 2201 East Douglas Avenue. A group of students are gathered around a globe and a display of letters and memorabilia. “Friendship Knows No Boundaries” slogan above display.
Keywords: Education, people, junior high, children, Wichita.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photographic Contact Print
Collection Name:
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_H9-9.2.1

Link to Image Titled: Roosevelt Intermediate School
Title/Object Name: Roosevelt Intermediate School
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1952
Physical Details: 3.5 x 3 inches
Description: Classroom scene, Roosevelt Intermediate School, 2201 East Douglas Avenue. The student standing in front of the class is gesturing toward a large display entitled “World Wide Pen Pals.”
Keywords: Education, people, junior high, children, Wichita.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photographic Contact Print
Collection Name:
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_H9-9.2.12

Link to Image Titled: Dillon’s Food Market
Title/Object Name: Dillon’s Food Market
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1953
Physical Details: 9.25 x 7.25 inches
Description: Looking northwest from intersection of Waco and Thirteenth Street. Dillons in foreground; the tower of Wichita High School North just visible in the background.
Keywords: Business and industry, street scenes, transportation, automobiles, residences, grocery stores, Wichita.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Tihen
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_D2NW-35.1.1

Link to Image Titled: Murphy & Coleman Service Station
Title/Object Name: Murphy & Coleman Service Station
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1953
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: Looking southeast at Standard Oil service station located on the corner of William and Water Streets (204 South Water). Business sign partially in view at right is probably A-1 Auto Glass, 210 South Water; building at far left may house Bauman Office Equipment Company, 117 West William.
Keywords: Wichita, business and industry, people, street scenes, transportation, cars, automobiles, gas pumps, African Americans.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name:
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_D2SW-19.1.1

Link to Image Titled: World War II Housing for Defense Workers
Title/Object Name: World War II Housing for Defense Workers
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1954
Physical Details: 4 x 5 inches
Description: View of housing units in either Planeview or Beechwood, two of three developments built by the Federal Public Housing Authority during World War II. The first, Hilltop Manor, was constructed in 1941. Planeview and Beechwood, plus a Trailer Park, were built by 1943 as Wichita struggled to provide adequate and wholesome homes for the thousands of workers arriving in the city to work in the aircraft industry. The government designed these ‘minimal houses’ as four-rooms-with-bath units in structures for single- or multiple-families.
Keywords: Wichita, aviation, military, public services, residences, street scenes, WW II, apartments.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name:
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_R2-PlaneviewBeechwood

Link to Image Titled: Walker Brothers Department Store
Title/Object Name: Walker Brothers Department Store
Creator: Edgar B. Smith (?)
Date Original: 1954
Physical Details: 4 x 3 inches
Description: Location, 123-133 North Main Street. View of display window with mannequins in a simulated home interior. The theme emphasizes purchase of War Bonds. The small banner in the background appears to simulate a “Service Star” that indicated a family member in the Armed Service.
Keywords: Business and industry, retail, store, military, Korean War, patriotism.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photographic Contact Print
Collection Name:
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_E3-57.1.7

Link to Image Titled: Albert’s Restaurant
Title/Object Name: Albert’s Restaurant
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1954
Physical Details: 3.25 x 3 inches
Description: Interior view of Chinese American restaurant at 6425 East Kellogg Avenue. The women employed as waitresses are not identified.
Keywords: Business and industry, occupations, employees, décor, furnishings, Wichita.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photographic Contact Print
Collection Name:
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_H1-56.1.1

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