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Royce Hotel in Alma, Kansas

Date: 1980-1985

Two photographs of the Royce Hotel, originally named the Commercial Hotel, located at 107 Missouri Street in Alma, Kansas. The building was razed in 1985.

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Alma Rotary Club salutes Dr. Ellis McKnight

Date: May 29, 1969

Two photographs of members of the Alma Rotary Club in Alma, Kansas, saluting local physician Dr. Ellis B. McKnight with a banquet. Fred Palenske, right center, a close friend of…

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Speer home in Alma, Kansas

Date: 1910-1915

Two photographs of the Speer home located at 719 Missouri Street in Alma, Kansas. Eunice Speer was born in this house on January 26, 1910.

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H. G. Richter residence in Alma, Kansas

Date: Between 1880 and 1900

This is a black and white photograph of the home built by H. G. Richter located at 325 Ohio Street in Alma, Kansas. Richter owned a furniture store and undertaking…

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McCrumb residence in Alma, Kansas

Date: Between 1910 and 1920

A photograph showing the exterior of the McCrumb residence, located at 715 Missouri Street in Alma, Kansas. An unidentified woman is standing on the porch.

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McComb residence in Alma, Kansas

Date: Between 1900 and 1910

Three unidentified women are seen in front of the McComb home, located at the southeast corner of 4th and Illinois Streets in Alma, Kansas. On the reverse of the photo…

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Licht residence in Alma, Kansas

Date: 1880s

Photograph of several women gathered on the porch of the H. G. Licht home, located at 607 Ohio Street in Alma, Kansas. Licht served four terms as Clerk of the…

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Stephen H. Fairfield house in Alma, Kansas

Date: 1900-1910

Three views of the house and grounds located at 624 Ohio Street in Alma, Kansas. The house was owned by Stephen H. Fairfield, a prominent Wabaunsee County pioneer who served…

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Eck and Gerardy residences in Alma, Kansas

Date: Between 1900 and 1910

This photograph shows two residences in Alma, Kansas, including the C. J. Eck residence located at 215 East 7th Street and the E. L. Gerardy residence located next door to…

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Davis residence in Alma, Kansas

Date: Between 1900 and 1915

This is a view of the Davis home, located at 910 Kansas Avenue in Alma, Kansas. Identified, left to right, are Louise Diehl (in buggy), Norman Barger, Jeff Davie, Lola…

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Bartholomew Buchli home in Alma, Kansas

Date: Between 1980 and 1990

Photograph of the home originally owned by Bartholomew Buchli in Alma, Kansas. Buchli was the county surveyor from 1891 until his death. In modern times, the house was owned by…

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Ada Laverty residence in Alma, Kansas

Date: Between 1975 and 1985

Photograph of the stone house located at 403 East 4th Street in Alma, Kansas. Ada Laverty (1906-2003) lived in this house for nearly a century.

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Dedication of Quivira Monument

Date: 1902-1904

Three photographs of Quivira monument dedications. On October 29, 1901, the Quivira Historical Society was organized in Alma, Kansas in an effort to erect monuments marking certain historical sites. The…

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Peter Thoes family

Date: Between 1885 and 1890

This is a studio portrait of Peter Thoes, who was one of the earliest settlers in Wabaunsee County, and his family in Alma, Kansas. Peter Thoes married Caroline Ernstine Dieboll…

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Jean Watts driving an automobile, Alma, Kansas

Date: Between 1910 and 1915

This photograph shows two young women seated in an old automobile, while a man cranks the starting handle. Identified as being behind the wheel is Jean Watts of Alma, Kansas.

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Mary Thoes Wetzel

Date: Between 1880 and 1890

This is a studio portrait of Mary Thoes Wetzel of Alma, Kansas.

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Ernest Wetzel

Date: Between 1890 and 1900

This is a studio portrait of Ernest Wetzel of Alma, Kansas.

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Iva Wertzberger

Date: Between 1920 and 1930

This is a black and white photograph of Iva Wertzberger seated on a large rock in a very rural area, possibly in Wabaunsee County, Kansas.