Sterling Digital Collections

Sterling, Kansas

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Jerald K. Bourgain Photographs
Not much is known about this photograph. It features a man traveling through Sterling with his gun, luggage, and livestock.
Jerald K. Bourgain Photographs
This photograph, taken in 1898, shows the light plan located in Sterling. It was first built in 1887, and was the first plant of its kind to be built…
Jerald K. Bourgain Photographs
This picture shows Broadway, looking south from its intersection with Van Buren. The photo was taken in 1933, when there was an island running down…
Jerald K. Bourgain Photographs
Frank Matthew and Soa Bert with load of alfalfa seed. The mule was named Bill, and died in 1937. Bill was used to break in new team horses. The…
Jerald K. Bourgain Photographs
A group of wagons outside of Sterling, Kansas.
Jerald K. Bourgain Photographs
The subjects of this photograph are identified as 1) William H. Merrill 2) Martha (Walker) Merrill 3) Mable (Merrill) Caldwell.
Jerald K. Bourgain Photographs
An early school reunion is shown in this picture.
Jerald K. Bourgain Photographs
The Sterling salt plant was established in 1888 by Baker T. H. Brown. It was a brine plant until it was sold to Morton in 1929.
Jerald K. Bourgain Photographs
A cafe in Sterling, Kansas in the 1920's.
Jerald K. Bourgain Photographs
This 1910 photo shows the dealership for the E.M.F. Automobile, manufactured from 1908 to 1912 in Detroit by Everett-Metzger and Fladers. The sign in…