Author: James E. Mason
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1439640939
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Wichita was founded in 1870 at the junction of the Little and Big Arkansas Rivers in south central Kansas. From the very beginning, the rivers have been a focus for social and recreational activity. Parks, both public and private, were established along these waterways near downtown to capitalize on this natural asset and have gone through many changes. Some of these parks are now over 100 years old, but one no longer exists, having literally been dug up and hauled away in wheelbarrows in 1933. This book chronicles many of the colorful activities and events that have occurred in these parks over the years, and shows how vital they are in the Wichita of today.
Wichita's Riverside Parks
Author: James E. Mason
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1439640939
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Wichita was founded in 1870 at the junction of the Little and Big Arkansas Rivers in south central Kansas. From the very beginning, the rivers have been a focus for social and recreational activity. Parks, both public and private, were established along these waterways near downtown to capitalize on this natural asset and have gone through many changes. Some of these parks are now over 100 years old, but one no longer exists, having literally been dug up and hauled away in wheelbarrows in 1933. This book chronicles many of the colorful activities and events that have occurred in these parks over the years, and shows how vital they are in the Wichita of today.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1439640939
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Wichita was founded in 1870 at the junction of the Little and Big Arkansas Rivers in south central Kansas. From the very beginning, the rivers have been a focus for social and recreational activity. Parks, both public and private, were established along these waterways near downtown to capitalize on this natural asset and have gone through many changes. Some of these parks are now over 100 years old, but one no longer exists, having literally been dug up and hauled away in wheelbarrows in 1933. This book chronicles many of the colorful activities and events that have occurred in these parks over the years, and shows how vital they are in the Wichita of today.
Wichita
Author: James E. Mason
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 0738593907
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
Wichita, Kansas, was founded in 1870 as a small frontier cow town. By 1900, after having gone through one of the most remarkable real estate boom-and-bust cycles in US history, it had become the largest city in the state and a regional hub of commerce. Wichita flourished between 1900 and 1940, and its population quadrupled as it became a world leader in aircraft production. Picture postcards were introduced just as Wichita entered this latter phase of development, and the colorful new form of communication amply documented Wichita's history during those years.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 0738593907
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
Wichita, Kansas, was founded in 1870 as a small frontier cow town. By 1900, after having gone through one of the most remarkable real estate boom-and-bust cycles in US history, it had become the largest city in the state and a regional hub of commerce. Wichita flourished between 1900 and 1940, and its population quadrupled as it became a world leader in aircraft production. Picture postcards were introduced just as Wichita entered this latter phase of development, and the colorful new form of communication amply documented Wichita's history during those years.
Botanica: The Wichita Gardens
Author: Keith Wondra
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 146711409X
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Growing from 4 gardens in 1987 to 29 in 2015, Botanica, The Wichita Gardens has become a regional attraction. The dream of a botanical garden in Wichita started in the early 1970s with John Firsching, superintendent of landscape and forestry with the Board of Park Commissioners, and in 1987 the gardens opened on the site of Wichita's Sim Park. Images of Modern America: Botanica, The Wichita Gardens tells the story of the people, events, and stories that have shaped Botanica into Wichita's garden. Included are images of Botanica throughout the gardens' 28-year history and the earlier history of Sim Park, many of which have never been published before.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 146711409X
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Growing from 4 gardens in 1987 to 29 in 2015, Botanica, The Wichita Gardens has become a regional attraction. The dream of a botanical garden in Wichita started in the early 1970s with John Firsching, superintendent of landscape and forestry with the Board of Park Commissioners, and in 1987 the gardens opened on the site of Wichita's Sim Park. Images of Modern America: Botanica, The Wichita Gardens tells the story of the people, events, and stories that have shaped Botanica into Wichita's garden. Included are images of Botanica throughout the gardens' 28-year history and the earlier history of Sim Park, many of which have never been published before.
History of Wichita and Sedgwick County, Kansas
Author: Orsemus Hills Bentley
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Sedgwick County (Kan.)
Languages : en
Pages : 1018
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Sedgwick County (Kan.)
Languages : en
Pages : 1018
Book Description
Wichita
Author: Jay M. Price
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 0738598550
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
Situated in the heart of the Great Plains, Wichita has been a city of energy and change. The Great Depression and World War II brought both challenges and opportunities. During the postwar years, commercial and business activities downtown thrived, while shopping malls and drive-ins appeared in new suburbs. Meanwhile, African Americans, countercultural figures, and other groups struggled to reshape local affairs. Urban renewal transformed whole sections of the city, while redevelopment brought new life into older structures. Events such as Riverfest and a host of museums have improved the quality of life. A strong entrepreneurial tradition has remained, and populations from Asia and Latin America have brought new perspectives. Aviation has remained the economy's heart, although health care, higher education, and other ventures have made their mark as well. Through it all, the rhythms of everyday life have continued, creating a vibrant, complex community facing the dawn of the 21st century.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 0738598550
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
Situated in the heart of the Great Plains, Wichita has been a city of energy and change. The Great Depression and World War II brought both challenges and opportunities. During the postwar years, commercial and business activities downtown thrived, while shopping malls and drive-ins appeared in new suburbs. Meanwhile, African Americans, countercultural figures, and other groups struggled to reshape local affairs. Urban renewal transformed whole sections of the city, while redevelopment brought new life into older structures. Events such as Riverfest and a host of museums have improved the quality of life. A strong entrepreneurial tradition has remained, and populations from Asia and Latin America have brought new perspectives. Aviation has remained the economy's heart, although health care, higher education, and other ventures have made their mark as well. Through it all, the rhythms of everyday life have continued, creating a vibrant, complex community facing the dawn of the 21st century.
The Playground
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Category : Play
Languages : en
Pages : 740
Book Description
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Category : Play
Languages : en
Pages : 740
Book Description
Recreation
Author:
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Category : Play
Languages : en
Pages : 712
Book Description
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Category : Play
Languages : en
Pages : 712
Book Description
Wichita & Sedgewick County Kansas Fishing & Floating Guide Book
Author: Jim Maccracken
Publisher: Recreational Guides
ISBN:
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 475
Book Description
Wichita & Sedgewick County Kansas Fishing & Floating Guide Book Over 470 full 8 ½ x 11 sized pages of information with maps and aerial photographs available. Fishing information is included for ALL of the county’s public ponds and lakes, listing types of fish for each pond or lake, average sizes, and exact locations with GPS coordinates and directions. Also included is fishing information for most of the streams and rivers including access points and public areas with road contact and crossing points and also includes fish types and average sizes. NEW NEW Now with a complete set of 21 full sized U.S.G.S. Topographical Maps for the entire county that normally cost from $12.00 to $14.00 each but are included on the disk for FREE. These maps are complete full sized 7.5 minute series quadrangle maps in 1:24,000 scale maps. Contains complete information on Arkansas River (F) Big Slough Buffalo Park Lake Central Park Pond Cheney Reservoir Chisholm Creek Park Lakes Chisholm Ridge Park Lake Cowskin Creek Cowskin Greenway Ponds Cowskin Creek Greenway Park Lake Emery Park Pond Habiger Park Lake Harrison Park Lake Haysville Riggs Park Pond Haysville South Hampton Pond High Park Lake (Derby) K-96 Lake K D O T Lakes Kechi Park Lake Lake Afton Little Arkansas River (F) McLaughlin Park Lake Mt Hope Oak Street Pond Mulvane Sports Park Lake Ninnescah Rivers (F) Rainbow Valley Park Lake Riggs Park Lake Sedgewick County Park Lakes Stone Creek Park Lake and Watson Park Lakes (F) means floatable river
Publisher: Recreational Guides
ISBN:
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 475
Book Description
Wichita & Sedgewick County Kansas Fishing & Floating Guide Book Over 470 full 8 ½ x 11 sized pages of information with maps and aerial photographs available. Fishing information is included for ALL of the county’s public ponds and lakes, listing types of fish for each pond or lake, average sizes, and exact locations with GPS coordinates and directions. Also included is fishing information for most of the streams and rivers including access points and public areas with road contact and crossing points and also includes fish types and average sizes. NEW NEW Now with a complete set of 21 full sized U.S.G.S. Topographical Maps for the entire county that normally cost from $12.00 to $14.00 each but are included on the disk for FREE. These maps are complete full sized 7.5 minute series quadrangle maps in 1:24,000 scale maps. Contains complete information on Arkansas River (F) Big Slough Buffalo Park Lake Central Park Pond Cheney Reservoir Chisholm Creek Park Lakes Chisholm Ridge Park Lake Cowskin Creek Cowskin Greenway Ponds Cowskin Creek Greenway Park Lake Emery Park Pond Habiger Park Lake Harrison Park Lake Haysville Riggs Park Pond Haysville South Hampton Pond High Park Lake (Derby) K-96 Lake K D O T Lakes Kechi Park Lake Lake Afton Little Arkansas River (F) McLaughlin Park Lake Mt Hope Oak Street Pond Mulvane Sports Park Lake Ninnescah Rivers (F) Rainbow Valley Park Lake Riggs Park Lake Sedgewick County Park Lakes Stone Creek Park Lake and Watson Park Lakes (F) means floatable river
The National Gazetteer of the United States of America--Kansas, 1984
Author: Geological Survey (U.S.)
Publisher:
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Category : Kansas
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Kansas
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
The American Florist Company's Directory of Florists, Nurserymen and Seedsmen of the United States and Canada
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Category : Florists
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Florists
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description