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Link to Image Titled: Wichita Fire Department Drill Tower
Title/Object Name: Wichita Fire Department Drill Tower
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1948
Physical Details: 10 x 8 inches
Description: Firemen practice with Peter Pirsch aerial ladder truck at Wichita Fire Department's drill tower.
Keywords: Wichita, public services, people, buildings.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Richard M. Long Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_ms96-04.2.12.1

Link to Image Titled: Planeview and McConnell Air Force Base
Title/Object Name: Planeview and McConnell Air Force Base
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1952
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: Planeview community (lower right) was built under federal guidelines in 1943 to provide housing for defense workers arriving to find employment in the aircraft companies. Hilltop Manor and Beechwood were similar developments. In 1951, adjacent land belonging to the Municipal Airport was converted into an Air Force Base. The "tent city" (above left) provided early, temporary housing for Air Force personnel.
Keywords: Wichita, aerials, aviation, military, public services, residences, houses, World War II, National Housing Agency.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name:
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wschm_A1-5.1.1

Link to Image Titled: Wind Tunnel
Title/Object Name: Wind Tunnel at University of Wichita
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: 1951
Physical Details: 5 x 7 inches
Description: Aerial view of Walter H. Beech Memorial Wind Tunnel at University of Wichita. View is looking north. Photograph taken June 30, 1951.
Keywords: Wichita, aerials, aviation, education.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: University Archives
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_ua.wsu.windtunnel.2

Link to Image Titled: St. Joseph Hospital
Title/Object Name: St. Joseph Hospital
Creator: Wichita Eagle
Date Original: Circa 1952
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: Aerial view looking east toward St. Joseph Hospital and Nurses Residence. Power plant under construction. Opened in 1944, buildings at 3400 East Grand, near intersection of Harry and Hillside streets, were designed by Wichita architectural firm Overend and Boucher. In background is trailer park and multi-family residential area.
Keywords: Wichita, aerials, health care, residences.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Wichita Photograph Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_ms99-3.1.hospitals.1

Link to Image Titled: Forest Hills
Title/Object Name: Forest Hills
Creator: Wichita Eagle
Date Original: Circa 1952
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: Aerial view looking southeast toward Forest Hills subdivision bounded on the north by Central Avenue; east, Webb Road; south, Douglas Avenue; and west, West Parkway. Lots first offered for sale in 1937. Intersection of East Central Avenue and Linden Drive at lower center of image.
Keywords: Wichita, aerials, residences.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Wichita Photograph Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_ms99-3.1.foresthills.1

Link to Image Titled: Oil wells near Rock Road and Kellogg Avenue
Title/Object Name: Oil wells near Rock Road and Kellogg Avenue
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: 1952
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: Aerial view of oil wells near Rock Road and Kellogg Avenue.
Keywords: Wichita, aerials, business and industry, oil wells, derricks.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Wichita Photograph Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_ms99-3.2.oilfields.1

Link to Image Titled: Joyland Amusement Park
Title/Object Name: Joyland Amusement Park
Creator: Wichita Eagle
Date Original: 1952
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: Aerial view looking west toward Joyland Amusement Park, 2801 South Hillside Street, showing roller coaster and Ferris wheel. New home construction is evident in Pawnee Ranch subdivision on north; Gypsum creek meanders in south and east. Joyland opened in 1949.
Keywords: Wichita, arts and entertainment, sports and recreation, business and industry, aerials, residences, rivers, amusement parks, roller coasters, Ferris wheels, Joyland.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Wichita Photograph Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_ms99-3.2.joyland.1

Link to Image Titled: East Wichita
Title/Object Name: East Wichita
Creator: Wichita Eagle
Date Original: Circa 1952
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: Aerial view looking southwest from current site of Towne East Square Mall (Kellogg Street at Rock Road). Main thoroughfare in image is Kellogg; its intersection with Woodlawn Boulevard at right center of image. Oil wells and derricks in foreground. Eastborough is located along right border of image; Eastridge addition and other housing developments are also shown.
Keywords: Wichita, aerials, residences.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Wichita Photograph Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_ms99-3.1.aerialsmisc.4

Link to Image Titled: Northeast Wichita
Title/Object Name: Northeast Wichita
Creator: Wichita Eagle
Date Original: Circa 1952
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: Aerial view looking northeast toward single- and multi-family residences along curved streets in Shady Brook Addition. Intersection of East 21st and North Hillside streets near upper center of image. Old Mission Cemetery and Mausoleum is at upper center; University of Wichita's Veterans Field at top right.
Keywords: Wichita, aerials, residences, Wichita State University, stadium.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Wichita Photograph Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_ms99-3.1.aerialsmisc.3

Link to Image Titled: Sand Dredging
Title/Object Name: Sand Dredging
Creator: Edgar B. Smith
Date Original: 1954
Physical Details: 10 x 8 inches
Description: Aerial view of sand dredging operations along Arkansas River in south part of Wichita. Photograph taken in September 1954.
Keywords: Wichita, aerials, business and industry.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Robert Hess Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_ms2000-04.2.5.1

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