Creator: Unknown photographer

Date Original: Circa 1954

Physical Details: 2.75 x 2 inches

Description: Chinese American woman helping her children (and others) to be seated in a replica stage coach ride at Kiddieland. Location, 3833 East Harry.

Keywords: Sports and recreation, people, parks, Asian American, Wichita.

Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works

Type: Photograph

Collection Name:

Repository: Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum

Date Digital: 2003

Identifier: wschm_M1-16.1.2

Creator: Rorabaugh & Millsap Studio

Date Original: Circa 1955

Physical Details: 7.5 x 9.5 inches

Description: Looking northeast in the 100 block of south Market Street toward the intersection of Douglas Avenue at the Wheeler Kelly Hagny Trust Company (120 South Market). The seven-story building opened in 1921; the top floor once housed the Board of Trade where skylights allowed traders to examine grain in natural light. The structure is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Other businesses in view include Resnick-Davis Diamond Shop (112 South Market), W. T. Grant Company Department Store (201 East Douglas), and Fourth National Bank (200 East Douglas).

Keywords: Business and industry, street scenes, transportation, automobiles, architecture, Wichita.

Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works

Type: Photograph

Collection Name: Tihen

Repository: Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum

Date Digital: 2003

Identifier: wschm_U4-1.1.4

Creator: Unknown photographer

Date Original: Circa 1955

Physical Details: 4 x 3 inches

Description: Public swimming pool located in South Riverside Park. Bathhouse in the background. Popular features included the slides and the water wheel.

Keywords: Sports and recreation, people, parks, summer, Wichita.

Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works

Type: Photographic Contact Print

Collection Name:

Repository: Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum

Date Digital: 2003

Identifier: wschm_M1-1.6.3

Creator: Wichita Beacon

Date Original: 1955

Physical Details: 2.5 x 2.5 inches

Description: Two Wichita boys (identified, on file) posed with their distinguished-looking snowman. Published in the Wichita Beacon with the caption, “Labor of Love.”

Keywords: Sports and recreation, people, children, teenagers, winter.

Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works

Type: Photographic Contact Print

Collection Name:

Repository: Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum

Date Digital: 2003

Identifier: wschm_L4-6.1.1

Creator: Edgar B. Smith

Date Original: Circa 1955

Physical Details: 7 x 9.5 inches

Description: Looking southeast in intersection of Douglas and Broadway Avenues. Union National Bank Building houses Dockum Drug Store Number 2 on the ground floor (301 East Douglas). Businesses visible on the second floor include James E. Bennett & Company, stockbrokers, and Goldie’s Dress Salon.

Keywords: Business and industry, people, street scenes, automobiles, Christmas lights, Rexall, African Americans, Wichita.

Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works

Type: Photograph

Collection Name: Tihen

Repository: Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum

Date Digital: 2003

Identifier: wschm_D2SE-58.1.1

Creator: Wichita Eagle

Date Original: 1955

Physical Details: 3.25 x 2.5 inches

Description: Seven sets of twins (all identified, on file); photograph taken at Murdock Elementary School, 670 North Edgemoor. Published in Wichita Eagle December 17, 1955.

Keywords: Organizations, clubs, and groups, students, children, Christmas trees, Wichita.

Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works

Type: Photographic Contact Print

Collection Name:

Repository: Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum

Date Digital: 2003

Identifier: wschm_H6-16.1.1

Creator: Rorabaugh and Millsap

Date Original: Circa 1955

Physical Details: 9.25 x 7.25 inches

Description: Night view of Armstrong’s Ice Cream restaurant. Located at 2020 East Douglas Avenue.

Keywords: Business and industry, street scenes, transportation, automobiles, architecture.

Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works

Type: Photograph

Collection Name: Tihen

Repository: Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum

Date Digital: 2003

Identifier: wschm_D2NE-108.1.1

Creator: Rorabagh and Millsap

Date Original: Circa 1955

Physical Details: 9.25 x 7.25

Description: Looking northwest at intersection of 21st Street and Arkansas Avenue. Mammels was located at 2201 North Arkansas; the small building in the background was a Dairy Queen at 2225 North Arkansas.

Keywords: Business and industry, grocery stores.

Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works

Type: Photograph

Collection Name: Tihen

Repository: Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum

Date Digital: 2003

Identifier: wschm_D2NW-36.1.1

Creator: Rorabaugh and Millsap

Date Original: Circa 1955

Physical Details: 9.25 x 7.25 inches

Description: Night view of True’s Sundries, which featured both drive-in and fountain service. Looking east; location, 444 South Oliver.

Keywords: Business and industry, ice cream, café, transportation, automobiles, Wichita.

Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works

Type: Photograph

Collection Name: Tihen

Repository: Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum

Date Digital: 2003

Identifier: wschm_D2SE-55.1.1

Creator: Rorabaugh and Millsap

Date Original: Circa 1956

Physical Details: 9.25 x 7.75 inches

Description: Looking southeast at El Charro Café, 5325 East Kellogg. A 1954 Oldsmobile 98, 4-door sedan is parked in the driveway.

Keywords: Business and industry, restaurant, automobile, transportation, Wichita.

Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works

Type: Photograph

Collection Name: Tihen

Repository: Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum

Date Digital: 2003

Identifier: wschm_D2SE-57.1.1

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