Indian Arcade Building (Wichita, Kansas)
Scope and Contents
The Tim Johnson Collections consist of materials of historical interest collected and donated by Tim Johnson. These collections include manuscripts such as correspondence, maps, and other documents. There are a significant number of photographs in various formats such as cabinet cards, stereoview cards, and some photographic postcards or carte-de-visite. There are many picture postcards that document historical Kansas places and events. Mr. Johnson continues to collect materials, so this collection may grow over time.
Dates
- Creation: 1853-1975
Creator
- From the Collection: Johnson, Timothy (Person)
Full Extent
From the Collection: 10 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
From the Series: English
General
Front: Indian Arcade Building, 217 N. Broadway, Wichita, Kansas
Back: Wichita, originally an Indian Trading Post, has its first Arcade. "The Indian Arcade Building". A shopping center of fourteen privately owned businesses. The Indian Jewelry Shop displays one of the largest assortments of genuine Indian-made Silver Jewelry with Turquoise & petrified wood stones, pottery & rugs in the Southwest. Dear Bride Elect, This shop carries a complete line of exclusive bridal veils and bridesmaids hats. If you are interested in saving money, if you want something original - "Especially designed for you" come in and let us show you these lovely creations of Illusion. Sincerely, Eva J. (Staltz) Millinery Shop, 217 N. Broadway, Room 102, Indian Arcade Building
Repository Details
Part of the Fort Hays State University Special Collections Repository
Special Collections
Tebo Library
502 South Campus Drive
Hays KS 67601 United States
scua@fhsu.edu