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Link to Image Titled: Turner Opera House
Title/Object Name: Turner Opera House
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: 1880
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: An international organization which included most of the city's German residents, was the Turnverein Society. They built the Turner Opera House, at the southwest corner of Market and First Street. It opened November 6, 1879. Many theatrical productions were held here.
Keywords: Arts and entertainment, horse, buggy.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Wichita Public Library Photograph Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wpl_wpl1339


Link to Image Titled: Native Americans in a Parade on East Douglas
Title/Object Name: Native Americans in a Parade on East Douglas
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: 1895
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: A group of Native Americans on horseback riding down East Douglas Avenue in a parade.
Keywords: Wichita, people, public events, arts and entertainment, Native Americans, horses, boys, parades.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Cossitt Photograph Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wpl_COS58


Link to Image Titled: Wichita Country Club
Title/Object Name: Wichita Country Club
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1904
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: Wichita Country Club, located in College Hill at the corner of English and Hammond Drive. Some men are practicing golf on the lawn.
Keywords: Arts and entertainment; organizations, clubs and groups; people; children; sports and recreation; porch; residence; golf.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Wichita Public Library Photograph Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wpl_wpl430


Link to Image Titled: Commercial Band
Title/Object Name: Commercial Band
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: 1905
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: Commercial Band of Wichita, Kansas. Photo was taken in front of the Sedgwick County Courthouse, northeast corner of Central and Main.
Keywords: Arts and entertainment; people; organizations, clubs and groups; uniform; instruments.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Wichita Public Library Photograph Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wpl_wpl1848


Link to Image Titled: Band Playing in Band Shell
Title/Object Name: Band Playing in Band Shell
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1905
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: An unidentified band playing in a band shell located on Main between William and English. George Innes & Company was sponsoring the event and advertising their dry goods company. This was possibly set up in conjunction with a Carnival and Street Fair.
Keywords: People, arts and entertainment, musicians, instruments.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Wichita Public Library Photograph Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wpl_wpl611


Link to Image Titled: Roller Coaster at Wonderland Park
Title/Object Name: Roller Coaster at Wonderland Park
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: 1906
Physical Details: 5 x 7 inches
Description: Roller Coaster at Wonderland Park. It was located on Ackerman Island.
Keywords: Arts and entertainment.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Wichita Public Library Photograph Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wpl_wpl425


Link to Image Titled: Wonderland Park Entrance
Title/Object Name: Wonderland Park Entrance
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: 1906
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: Entrance to Wonderland Park located on Ackerman Island.
Keywords: Arts and entertainment, parks.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Wichita Public Library Photograph Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wpl_wpl1617


Link to Image Titled: Wonderland Park Theater
Title/Object Name: Wonderland Park Theater
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: 1906
Physical Details: 3 x 5 inches
Description: Wonderland Park Theater, located on Ackerman Island. The Theater seated 800 on main floor and 300 in balcony.
Keywords: Arts and entertainment, buildings.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Wichita Public Library Photograph Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wpl_wpl423


Link to Image Titled: Flower Parade
Title/Object Name: Flower Parade
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1908
Physical Details: 5 x 7 inches
Description: This decorated carriage is participating in the annual Flower Parade. The location is south Main Street; the City Building is in the background.
Keywords: Wichita, arts and entertainment, government, people, public events, public services, street scenes, transportation, African Americans, clothing, fashion, horses.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name:
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_L1-1.22.1


Link to Image Titled: Maude Clifford
Title/Object Name: Maude Clifford
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1914
Physical Details: 3.5 x 2.5 inches
Description: Interior view of residence at 1423 or 1427 Pattie. The woman at the piano is identified as Maude Clifford. A photograph of Maude and her mother is positioned on top of the piano. The title of the sheet music at right is “Gaby Glide” (1911). In dancing a glide, the woman was positioned in front of the man with her back to him, and slightly to the side.
Keywords: Residences, homes, domestic scenes, fashion, antimacassar, musicians, people, arts and entertainment, Wichita.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photographic Contact Print
Collection Name:
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_R4-1423.Pattie-3


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