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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KQ5_intersection-of-madison-and-washington_Iola-KS.html
[Top photo caption reads] This photo was taken in 1910 when the Ringling Bros. Circus performers and animals paraded around town. At that time, the circus drew a huge crowd. [Bottom photo caption reads] This is the intersection of Madison and W…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KPN_south-washington-street-businesses_Iola-KS.html
[Top photo caption reads] This view is looking north on Washington Avenue from Madison Avenue. These buildings are made of stone and wood, as many buildings were prior to the many brick plants of Iola. Notice the wood plank sidewalks. This gave t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KPL_fred-horton_Iola-KS.html
At the request of L.L. Northrup, Fred Horton came to Iola to drill the oil and gas wells of Allen County. Horton's office was located in the back of what is now the Allen County Historical Museum at the south end of this block.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KPK_views-of-madison-avenue_Iola-KS.html
[Top photo caption reads] This photo was taken in the 1800s of the 2 block area on the south side of the square before the first courthouse was constructed in the center. [Bottom photo caption reads] 1900 photo is taken of a pre-celebration of …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KOJ_northrup-bank_Iola-KS.html
[Top photo caption reads] On the corner is Northrup's second bank building, which replaced Northrup's Lumber Yard that encompassed most of the block. Fire destroyed the bank in January of 1949. [Bottom photo caption reads] On the east side of t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KOI_l-l-northrup_Iola-KS.html
L.L. Northrup owned the first Iola bank and a huge lumber company. These businesses encompassed almost the entire block. He was instrumental in getting the railroads and financing the growth of Iola.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KOH_cornstalks-at-shannons_Iola-KS.html
This (circa 1900) photo was taken in front of TB Shannon's business. Note the size of the cornstalks.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KOG_t-b-shannon-general-merchandise_Iola-KS.html
[Top photo caption reads] T.B. Shannon is pictured on the left. He was a very innovative businessman of the times. His first business was a hardware store, which sold merchandise of all kinds. Through the years, his inventory included everything …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KOF_founders-of-the-iola-public-library_Iola-KS.html
These women were some of the first ladies of Iola. In the 1800s, they established the first Iola Public Library, located on the second floor of the L.L. Northrup Banking House. Pictured front row: Mrs. A.W. Beck, Hazel Bowlus (Tom's sister) Mi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KOE_northrup-bank-and-north-washington-street-businesses_Iola-KS.html
[Top photo caption reads] Pictured here is Iola's 1st bank: L.L. Northrup Banking House. It was one of the 1st buildings on the square. The second story housed the 1st Iola Library. [Bottom photo caption reads] An early 1900s view of Washington…
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