Free State Hotel
This marks the site of the Free State Hotel erected in 1855 by the New England Emigrant Aid Society. Destroyed by Sheriff Jones and his posse May 21, 1856 and rebuilt by Col. Schaler W. Eldridge....
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Lawrence Studio
Lawrence Studio Constructed Late 1860’s Alexander Marks, jeweler, was an early occupant This building, now reflective of Mission Style, housed dry goods, drugs, and jewelry businesses and...
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Round Corner Drug
Round Corner Drug Building constructed in 1866 to house a drug store founded by B. W. Woodward in 1855. Oldest drug store in Lawrence and Kansas in continuous operation. Submitted by: @shinton
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Marks Jewelers
Marks Jewelers This building has housed a variety of commercial enterprises since the mid 1860’s including a grocery, clothier, and tobacco shops. Sol Marks began operating a jewelry shop on...
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Douglas County Courthouse
Douglas County Courthouse Designed by John G. Haskill and Fredrick Gunn in the Richardsonian Romanesque style. Constructed by the firm of Cuthbert and Sargent of Topeka, KS 1903–1904. Listed...
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Wiedemann Building
Wiedemann Building Wiedemann’s, a popular candy and ice cream store, operated on this site from 1886–ca. 1943. Prominent social center, tea room and dance hall. The Jay Shoppe Ladies...
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Roosevelt Fountain
1910 Presented by The National Humane Alliance Hermon Lee Ensign, Founder More info: http://www 2.ljworld.com/news/1998/aug/03/fountain_renovation _ideas_flow/ Submitted by: @shinton
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South Park Gazebo
Erected by Buch’s Band May 1906 Submitted by: @shinton
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Matthew Moore Terrace
Matthew Moore Terrace In memory of Matthew Moore from the Bob Moore Family He loved to read Submitted by: @shinton
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Morris Sports Building
Morris Sports Building 1987 Bo Newsom Construction Company Submitted by: @shinton
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