Plaza Court Motel (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: Plaza Court Motel, One of the largest and most rugged hedge trees in the United States, 60 feet high, 9 feet, 2 inches in circumference. The Tree was planted by George Andrew Bradshaw, who passed away in 1893. Stands in front of the Plaza Court Motel, 1237 S. Broadway, Wichita, Kansas. In almost the geographical center of the United States on the old Chisholm Trail, now highway 81, over which a million head of cattle were driven during the 5 year period following 1867. Downtown, South on U.S. 81, 1237 So. Broadway, Wichita, Kansas
Back: Plaza Court Motel, 1237 S. Broadway, Wichita's Finest, Every Room with Air Conditioning, Beauty Rest Mattresses, Hollywood Bed, tile bath, carpeted floor, dressing room and steam heat. Modern and fireproof. Shopping center one-half block. Telephone 2-9676. Wichita, Kans. Population 254, 741, Air Capital U.S. Air Force, Oil and Manufacturing Center, Largest Broom Corn Market in the World, Largest City in Kansas, the largest wheat growing state in the Union. One of the largest flour milling centers in the world.
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