by Dave | Aug 24, 2008 | Architecture
Eldorado,KansasContructed, 1909, in the Romanesque style using limestone, brick and ceramic tile, this is another George P. Washburn courthouse. The Ottawa based architect designed 13 of our state courthouses. The building is open to self-guided tours during normal...
by Dave | Jul 19, 2008 | Architecture, Black and White, Cityscapes
Kansas City, MO
by Dave | Jul 18, 2008 | Architecture, Black and White, Cityscapes
Kansas City, Missouri
by Dave | Jul 11, 2008 | Architecture, Cityscapes, Kansas
Created of limestone from quarries in the Lincoln area, the court house was built in 1900 at a cost of $25,000. Architect: C. W. Squires. Source: http://skyways.lib.ks.us/genweb/lincoln/court.htm. A short history of Kansas limestone use can be found at Bluestem Quarry...
by Dave | Apr 26, 2008 | Architecture, Black and White, Kansas, Small Towns
Council Grove, Kansas – We’ve noticed attempts at launching renovation projects for the old Ritz Theater, but I don’t know the current status.
by Dave | Jan 12, 2008 | Architecture, Kansas, Small Towns
A view northeast on Main Street, in Eskridge.
