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Tag Archives: Historic Preservation

Kansas Taxidermy at the Chicago World’s Fair

Kansas Taxidermy at the Chicago World's Fair

Dyche’s taxidermy collection was shipped off to represent Kansas at the Chicago World’s Fair of 1893. Surprisingly, this move met with a great deal of resistance.

Posted byhsotrJuly 21, 2021July 21, 2021Posted inThe Sunflower StateTags:Historic Preservation, History, Nature, Outdoors

The History of Pudden Bridge

The History of Pudden Bridge

Although the structure itself is quite familiar to Cowley bridge enthusiasts, Pudden Bridge’s history is surprisingly little known.

Posted byhsotrAugust 12, 2020July 20, 2021Posted inThe Sunflower StateTags:Architecture, Historic Preservation, History, Links, Travel

Dunkard Mill Bridge: Its Completion and Legacy

Dunkard Mill Bridge

The success of Dunkard Mill Bridge and its withstanding of later severe floods sealed the stone bridge matter, as far as Cowley County was concerned.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesJune 8, 2020October 18, 2021Posted inThe Sunflower StateTags:Architecture, Historic Preservation, History, Travel

Basic Principles of Breeding Heirloom Vegetables

Basic Principles of Breeding Heirloom Vegetables

Tips for raising vigorous seeds, whether your goal is to preserve a variety or to create a locally adapted strain.

Posted byhsotrOctober 22, 2018July 21, 2021Posted inThe GardenTags:Breeding, Historic Preservation, Seed Saving, Stewardship, Vegetables

Kansas Historical Markers

Kansas Historical Markers

Over 120 historical markers dot the Kansas landscape, telling the story of our fascinating state.

Posted byhsotrFebruary 22, 2018July 26, 2021Posted inThe Sunflower StateTags:Architecture, Historic Preservation, History, Links, Native Americans, Railroads, The West, Travel

El Cuartelejo: Rediscovery

El Cuartelejo: Rediscovery

El Cuartelejo was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1964, opening new doors for restoration possibilities.

Posted byhsotrSeptember 26, 2017July 24, 2021Posted inThe Sunflower StateTags:Architecture, Historic Preservation, History, Native Americans, The West, Travel

What is a Landrace Breed?

What is a Landrace Breed?

A landrace is a group of genetically related animals unique to a given geographical area.

Posted byhsotrMay 9, 2017July 26, 2021Posted inThe FarmTags:Breeding, Historic Preservation, Livestock, Pets

The Heritage of Turkey Red Winter Wheat

The Heritage of Turkey Red Winter Wheat

What better heritage food to celebrate than Turkey Red winter wheat, the grain that made Kansas the Wheat State?

Posted byhsotrSeptember 27, 2016July 30, 2021Posted inThe Sunflower StateTags:Field Crops, Food, Historic Preservation, History, Nutrition

Pawnee Indian Museum

Pawnee Indian Museum

The site of the present-day Pawnee Indian Museum near Republic, Kansas, was accepted by the state in 1901, making it the oldest State Historic Site.

Posted byhsotrMarch 15, 2016August 2, 2021Posted inThe Sunflower StateTags:Architecture, Historic Preservation, History, Native Americans, The West, Travel

6 Reasons to Preserve Kansas Heritage

6 Reasons to Preserve Kansas Heritage

Here are some of the reasons that we can’t appreciate Kansas heritage too much.

Posted byhsotrJanuary 19, 2016August 2, 2021Posted inThe Sunflower StateTags:Historic Preservation, History, Stewardship, Travel

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