Creator: Unknown photographer

Date Original: 1867

Physical Details: 8.5 x 11 inches

Description: U.S. Surveyors surveying Sedgwick County, Kansas. Chief surveyor Samuel Smoot at right center, identified by a small x beneath his image.

Keywords: Wichita, government, people, surveyors, surveying, Samuel S. Smoot, Sedgwick County, tents, horses, cattle.

Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works

Type: Photograph

Collection Name: Ignace Mead Jones Collection of James R. Mead Papers

Repository: Wichita State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives

Date Digital: 2003

Identifier: wsu_ms91-3.10.5

Creator: Unknown photographer

Date Original: 1879

Physical Details: 4 x 5 inches

Description: Militia company under the direction of Colonel Woodcock, made up of a group of deputized citizens. In drill formation near Market and Elm Streets; all are wearing Civil War period uniforms.

Keywords: Wichita; government; military; organizations, clubs and groups; people; soldiers; American flag; union; fife and drums.

Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works

Type: Photograph

Collection Name:

Repository: Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum

Date Digital: 2003

Identifier: wschm_C1-4.1.1

Creator: Unknown photographer

Date Original: 1884

Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches

Description: Second Wichita city jail on the southeast corner of "Courthouse Square" at 500 North Main Street

Keywords: Wichita, government, public services, jails, prisons, detention centers.

Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works

Type: Photograph

Collection Name: Wichita Public Library Photograph Collection

Repository: Wichita Public Library Local History Section

Date Digital: 2003

Identifier: wpl_WPL1282

Creator: Unknown photographer

Date Original: Circa 1893

Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches

Description: Reunion of the Frontier Fire Company with the hook and ladder equipment used during the 1870s in Sedgwick County. This photo was taken on the steps of the Sedgwick County Courthouse, 500 North Main.

Keywords: Government, people, public services, public events.

Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works

Type: Photograph

Collection Name: Wichita Public Library Photograph Collection

Repository: Wichita Public Library Local History Section

Date Digital: 2003

Identifier: wpl_wpl1492

Creator: Unknown photographer

Date Original: Circa 1900

Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches

Description: Wichita Police in front of the City Building, southeast corner of William and Main.

Keywords: People, government, public services, uniforms.

Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works

Type: Photograph

Collection Name: Wichita Public Library Photograph Collection

Repository: Wichita Public Library Local History Section

Date Digital: 2003

Identifier: wpl_wpl1838

Creator: Unknown photographer

Date Original: 1905

Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches

Description: The "old" Sedgwick County Courthouse at 510 North Main Street showing original clock tower; architect was W. R. McPherson.

Keywords: Wichita, government, architecture, Sedgwick County Courthouse, clock tower, W. R. McPherson, architecture.

Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works

Type: Photograph

Collection Name: Wichita Public Library Photograph Collection

Repository: Wichita Public Library Local History Section

Date Digital: 2003

Identifier: wpl_WPL1269

Creator: Unknown photographer

Date Original: Circa 1905

Physical Details: 3 x 4.25 inches

Description: Portrait of city leader, Ben McLean (1859-1930). McLean was well-known as a banker in Wichita and was active in city government, serving three terms as Mayor (1901-1904 and 1923-1924). In 1934, a memorial fountain was constructed on McLean Boulevard near the Douglas Avenue bridge. His 24-room home at 313 North Seneca had been a local showcase in its time. The house was razed in 1969.

Keywords: People, government, business and industry, parks.

Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works

Type: Photographic Contact Print

Collection Name:

Repository: Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum

Date Digital: 2003

Identifier: wschm_McLean,Ben

Creator: Unknown photographer

Date Original: 1908

Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches

Description: View of original City Hall, known popularly as the "City Building," located on the southeast corner of Main and William Streets; "Mayor's Office" painted on third floor window. Presently houses the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum. Original Central Fire Station at left, and Wichita Eagle building at far left, corner of Market and William Streets.

Keywords: Wichita, government, libraries and museums, public services, street scenes, transportation, architecture, Richardsonian Romanesque.

Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works

Type: Photograph

Collection Name:

Repository: Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum

Date Digital: 2003

Identifier: wschm_D9-3.1.4

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:

Repository: Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum

Date Digital: 2003

Identifier: wschm_L1-1.22.1

Creator: Unknown photographer

Date Original: 1911

Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches

Description: Fire Chief A. G. Walden and Assistant Chief A. S. Brownewell in Fire Marshall's Office in Central Station. The location was William Street between Market and Main.

Keywords: People, government, public services, interior, furniture.

Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works

Type: Photograph

Collection Name: Wichita Public Library Photograph Collection

Repository: Wichita Public Library Local History Section

Date Digital: 2003

Identifier: wpl_wpl1836

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