During the last week I have given a few presentations on the genealogical value of the National Register of Historic Places. Each time I start this conversation with people they
National Register of Historic Places Highlight This post is the second in a series on Garden City, Kansas, highlighting the genealogical riches that can be found in the National Register
Two men Designed and Built Downtown Garden City Then Faded Away Read More »
The National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) can be a goldmine of family information What is it? The National Register of Historic Places was authorized by the National Historic Preservation
This article is the second of a three-part series about the National Register of Historic Places nominated Alten-Peak House in Manhattan, Kansas. The story of the house is intertwined with
The Alten-Peak House Becomes Part of Modern Suburban Neighborhood Read More »
The Santa Fe Hospital in Topeka, Kansas was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2016 recognizing the building’s significant role in healthcare for the State of Kansas and specifically, Santa Fe railroad employees.[1] Located near downtown Topeka when it was constructed, the hospital was an integral piece of Topeka’s history. This final article of the four-part series examines the evolution of the cutting-edge medical facility for ATSF employees tried to adjust to a modernizing world.