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Jerald K. Bourgain Photographs
History--Sterling, Kansas
This photograph features Rick's Cottage. There was also a land office, as can be seen by the sign hanging from the balcony. This photo was taken…
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…
Alden, Kansas
History--Alden, Kansas
The Riverside School is shown in this picture.
Civil War Veteran Obituaries
History--Sterling KS
The obituary of Robert Duvall, a Civil War veteran.
Civil War Veteran Obituaries
History--Sterling KS
The obituary of Robert Lowery, a Civil War veteran.
Civil War Veteran Obituaries
History--Sterling KS
The obituary of Robert McCrum, a Civil War veteran.
Civil War Veteran Obituaries
History--Sterling KS
The obituary of Rufus F. Bond, a Civil War veteran.
Civil War Veteran Obituaries
History--Sterling KS
The obituary of S. H. Kurnes, a Civil War veteran.
Jerald K. Bourgain Photographs
Businesses
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.