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Link to Image Titled: Piggly Wiggly Grocery Store
Title/Object Name: Piggly Wiggly Grocery Store
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1929
Physical Details: 4.75 x 2.75 inches
Description: Interior of Piggly Wiggly Store Number 11, 1558 South Main Street.
Keywords: Business and industry, people, Wichita, retail, employment, occupation, foodstuffs, household products, shopping.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photographic Contact Print
Collection Name:
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_E5-44.1.1

Link to Image Titled: Domestic Laundry and Dry Cleaners
Title/Object Name: Domestic Laundry and Dry Cleaners
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1929
Physical Details: 9.5 x 7.5 inches
Description: Looking slightly southeast at Domestic Laundry (1425 East Douglas Avenue). Business at right is Wichita Auto Wash (1407 East Douglas).
Keywords: Business and industry, street scenes, transportation, automobiles, architecture, Wichita.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Tihen
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_D2SE-24.2.1

Link to Image Titled: Fairmount Hall after fire
Title/Object Name: Fairmount Hall after fire
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: 1929
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: People viewing the scene after the fire at Fairmount Hall, at Wichita University, northeast corner of 17th street and Hillside.
Keywords: Education, people, children, bicycle, fires.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Wichita Public Library Photograph Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wpl_wpl444

Link to Image Titled: Rajah Rabbitry
Title/Object Name: Rajah Rabbitry
Creator: Edgar B. Smith
Date Original: 1929
Physical Details: 4 x 3 inches
Description: Birdseye view of commercial enterprise known as Rajah Rabbitry. Owner JS “Rajah” Porter promoted his business as an investment opportunity to Wichitans, promising to buy back offspring of the rabbits he sold. Within the next year he suddenly left town and many local people lost money in the scheme. This photograph was published in the Wichita Beacon, November 10, 1929.
Keywords: Business and industry, automobile, transportation, scandal, con game.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photographic Contact Print
Collection Name:
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_D2NW-33.1.1

Link to Image Titled: LaSalle Automobile
Title/Object Name: Wichita the Air Capital
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1929
Physical Details: 4 x 2.25 inches
Description: View of chauffeur inspecting a LaSalle automobile owned by John and Adeline Petrie. Note the “Wichita, the Air Capital” medallion mounted on the grille. Wichita adopted the Air Capital slogan in 1928. The logo was introduced to boost pride in the city after a contest sponsored by Kiwanis. Chamber of Commerce member who signed a safe-driving pledge received medallions for their automobiles. The Petries owned a local clothing store that bore their name.
Keywords: Business and industry; aviation; organizations, clubs and groups; people; transportation; African Americans; occupations; employment.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photographic Contact Print
Collection Name:
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_T3-35.1.1

Link to Image Titled: Wichita Municipal Swimming Pool
Title/Object Name: Wichita Municipal Swimming Pool
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1929
Physical Details: 3.5 x 2.5 inches
Description: View of exterior of bathhouse at the Municipal Pool in South Riverside Park.
Keywords: Sports and recreation, parks, Wichita.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photographic Contact Print
Collection Name:
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_M1-1.6.1

Link to Image Titled: Wichita Municipal Hangar and Terminal
Title/Object Name: Wichita Municipal Hangar and Terminal
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: 1929
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: Wichita Municipal Hangar and Terminal soon after it was built. It burned in 1945. It was located on South Oliver.
Keywords: Aviation, airport.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Wichita Public Library Photograph Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wpl_wpl1490

Link to Image Titled: Watkins Aircraft Company
Title/Object Name: Watkins Aircraft Company
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1929
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: Watkins Aircraft Company, located at 2300 East Douglas.
Keywords: Transportation, business and industry, aviation.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Wichita Public Library Photograph Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wpl_wpl1926

Link to Image Titled: Stearman Aircraft Company and Bi-plane
Title/Object Name: Stearman Aircraft Company and Bi-plane
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: 1929
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: The Stearman Aircraft Company was located on South Oliver. The hangar for Stearman is now located at McConnell Air Force Base.
Keywords: Transportation, aviation, plane.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Wichita Public Library Photograph Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wpl_wpl1932

Link to Image Titled: Knoll Kn3 Airplane
Title/Object Name: Knoll Kn3 Airplane
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: 1929
Physical Details: 2.5 x 4.5 inches
Description: Knoll Kn3 airplane built by Knoll Aircraft Company.
Keywords: Aviation.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Wichita Public Library Photograph Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wpl_wpl593

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