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Charles Haven Photographs
History--Lyons, Kansas
[On label]
First county courthouse, at Lyons, located at center of present square.
First county courthouse, at Lyons, located at center of present square.
Charles Haven Photographs
History--Sterling, Kansas
"Rick's Cottage" was one of two hotels located on Broadway in the late 1870's and stood at the present site of The Mosaic Temple. It was opened by…
Charles Haven Photographs
History--Sterling, Kansas
[Written on label]
This was scene from Keystone Mill looking west. Depot is the right. The track with boxcars is a siding. Edwards Fair elevator at…
This was scene from Keystone Mill looking west. Depot is the right. The track with boxcars is a siding. Edwards Fair elevator at…
Charles Haven Photographs
History--Sterling. Kansas
{On Front Label}
In 1871, prior to the coming of the railroad, there were 5 families with in 10 miles of Sterling. This sod shanty was one of them.
In 1871, prior to the coming of the railroad, there were 5 families with in 10 miles of Sterling. This sod shanty was one of them.
Charles Haven Photographs
Methodist Church
The little church at Eighth and Main was First United Methodist Church's first meeting house. Methodism in the community dates back to 1871, but it…
Charles Haven Photographs
History--Sterling, Kansas
The sugar mill, which manufactured sugar from sugar cane, stood on the present site of rodeo grounds. It was destroyed by lighting at the turn of the…