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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12B3_coleman-company_Wichita-KS.html
1909W.C. Coleman built a factory at 220 N. St. Francis. It served as the company headquarters for most of the twentieth century.
In 1889, Coleman found the lamp that would change his life. The "Efficient Lamp" had mantles, not wicks, and was fu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12B2_simmons-hardware-company-hockaday-paint-company_Wichita-KS.html
E.C. Simmons Keen Kutter Cutlery and Tools
With E.C. Simmons as president, Simmons Hardware Company was developed into one of the most extensive corporations of its kind with divisions in Wichita, Sioux City, Toledo, New York, Minneapolis and S…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12AE_simmons-hardware-company_Wichita-KS.html
Morton-Simmons Hardware established its business on First Street in the large warehousing district around the rail connections east of downtown Wichita. The popular Keen Kutter brand name emblazoned on the cupola made the building an instant landm…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12AC_riding-the-rails_Wichita-KS.html
For a prairie town to grow and prosper, railroads were a necessity. They would bring more people and business. More opportunity for commerce and trade. Before long, Wichita was a bustling city with several railroad lines connecting it to the rest …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12AB_warehouse-district_Wichita-KS.html
1872Colonel Marshall M. Murdock published the first issue of The Wichita Eagle, now the city's only newspaper.
"Cities are not the result of chance nor do they make themselves. Their prosperity and greatness are in a large measure due to the sa…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM129U_oldtown-marketplace_Wichita-KS.html
1980Downtown Wichita and the adjacent warehouse district were in decline. An exodus of businesses and retailers left many buildings in the area dilapidated and vacant. Fortunately, a committed group of professionals stepped forward, determined to …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM129Q_f-g-c-h-smyth-sons-building_Wichita-KS.html
Builder: Martin Carroll ConstructionCompany, Kansas City, MissouriArchitect: Fred G. McCune, Wichita, KSHistoric Address: 115/125 N. MeadCurrent Address: 121 N. Mead
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM129O_walterscheid-pump-factory-machine-shop-building_Wichita-KS.html
Historic Address: 122/124 N. MeadCurrent Address: 116 N. Mead
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM129N_o-a-boyle-building_Wichita-KS.html
Built as a Farm Products WarehouseBuilder: George H. SiedhoffConstruction CompanyHistoric and Current Address:139 N. Mead
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM129M_brokers-office-warehouse-company-building_Wichita-KS.html
Built For The Grant-BillingsleyFruit Company(Fourth of 4 Buildings)Architect: Glenn H. Thomas, Wichita, KS.Renovated In 2004 For CondominiumsHistoric Address: 145 N. Rock IslandCurrent Address: 151 N. Rock Island