6 10 160 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Baldwin City Public Library Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource A. W. Parmenter House 303 8th Street Baldwin City, Ks 66006 Subject The topic of the resource This property was unimproved in 1894 (value $20.00). Construction of the existing house was indicated by an increase in 1898 to $500.00. A. W. Parmenter sold to C.S.Parmenter in 1902. Charles S. Parmenter was listed as the vice president of Baker University in that year residing at this location. Description An account of the resource Detached residence, irregular plan with side entrance, two stories, wood and weatherboard, coursed rough-cut stone foundation, main gable on hip roof with gable and pent gable bays. Rear shed porch, 1/1 double-hung windows, interior brick chimney, rear gable roof dormer. Shingled ends. Front porch removed. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dale Nimz, photographer Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Baldwin City Public Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Winter, 1988 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource County assessment rolls, 1894-1910 City directory, 1902-03 Baldwin Souvenir, 1908, photo Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All rights reserved Language A language of the resource English Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Baldwin City Public Library Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Palmyra Store/Post Office 515 5th Street Baldwin City, Ks 66006 Subject The topic of the resource Palmyra was the first settlement near present-day Baldwin City. A post office was designated in Palmyra from June 29, 1857 to May 22, 1862. The post office and a general store were housed in this building. It was moved to the SE corner of 5th and Ames about 1900 by Arthur Bridwell. Bridwell was a collector of old newspapers, magazines, Civil War and Indian artifacts. After his death, the building was dismantled and rebuilt at the present location in 1975-76. Description An account of the resource Commercial building, square with central entrance, one-and-a-half story, five front and three side bays, wood frame construction, gable roof with gable roof dormers. 4/4 double-hung wooden windows, paired wooden entrance doors with six lights and lower panels. Shed front porch on square posts with wooden floor. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dale Nimz, photographer Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Baldwin City Public Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Winter, 1988 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Baldwin History clipping file: Baker Archives Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All rights reserved Language A language of the resource English Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Baldwin City Public Library Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource W.F.Osborn House 911 8th Street Baldwin City, Ks 66006 Subject The topic of the resource W.F.Osborn owned a tract consisting of lots 113-123 on Jersey Street in the 1890's. He may have had this house built before selling two parcels in 1902. This property was valued at $325.00 when purchased by Eliza A. Telford indicating that the property was improved. Description An account of the resource Detached residence, ell plan with side entrance, two stories, one-story rear wing, tow front bays, wood frame and weatherboard construction, coursed rough-cut stone foundation, hipped roof. Hipped porch on columns, open railing with spindles and brick piers, 1/1 double-hung wooden windows, paneled wooden entrance door, interior brick chimney. Decorative elements include central pedimented dormer with semicircular window and ornamental shingling. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lance Rider, photographer Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Baldwin City Public Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Winter 1988 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Douglas County assessment rolls, 1890-1928 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All rights reserved Language A language of the resource English Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Baldwin City Public Library Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Osborn Bldg. 713 High Baldwin City, Ks 66006 Subject The topic of the resource This property was unimproved in May, 1899 but was assessed for a building in 1900. W.F. Osborn was the owner(see B25). It was illustrated in the 1908 Souvenir. Description An account of the resource Commercial block in row, rectandle with central entrance, four bays, two stories, brick masonry construction, flat roof and parapet. Rear one story concrete addition, modern display windows first floor, 1/1 double-hung windows second floor, glazed wooden entrance door. Storefront with ornamented cast iron posts, rough-cut stone silld second floor, segmental arched openings with smooth-cut stone end blocks, corbeled brick eave detailing. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dale Nimz, photographer Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Baldwin City Public Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Fall 1988 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sanborn insurance maps, 1893-1927 County assessment rolls, 1898-1928 Photo, Souvenir, (1908) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All rights reserved Language A language of the resource English Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Baldwin City Public Library Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource J.B.O'Neil barn SW$ 18-15-21 Subject The topic of the resource This property (240 acres) was recorded as the J.B.O'Neil farm from c. 1873 until after 1909. Description An account of the resource Barn, ell plan with one-story shed in ell, three interior bays W and two bays E, sawn timber frame with vertical board sheathing, rubble stone foundation, gable roof with metal roofing. Loft door E, stock windows N, side aisle in wing E. interior granary center N. Alteration----sheathing removed second floor SW and NW, deteriorated foundation. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dale Nimz, photographer Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Baldwin City Public Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Fall 1988 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Atlas of Douglas County (1873) Standard Atlas of Douglas County (1902, 1921) Plat-book & Survey of Douglas County (1909) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All rights reserved Language A language of the resource English Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Baldwin City Public Library Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Old Telephone Exchange 813 8th Street Baldwin City, Ks 66006 Subject The topic of the resource The Ledger reported May 18, 1908 that Mr. Zimmerman was locating phones in Baldwin. "Everything points to the speedy culmination of the project to have phones". Although this building was standing before 1912, by 1919 F.M. and J.H. Campbell had acquired the property for use as a telephone exchange Description An account of the resource Detached commercial building, rectangle with central entrance, two stories, three front and side bays, brick front and wood frame side walls, low gable roof, 6/1 double-hung windows, recessed paneled wooden entrance door with sidelight. Modern shake shingle side & gable end sheathing. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dale Nimz, photographer Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Baldwin City Public Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Fall 1988 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sanborn maps, 1893-1927 County assessment records, 1900-1928 Ledger 11-30-1933 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All rights reserved Language A language of the resource english Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Baldwin City Public Library Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Oakwood Cemetery 400 Blk Orange Street Baldwin City, Ks 66006 Subject The topic of the resource A site was selected for Oakwood and named in 1870. The cemetery occupies three acres and can be expanded to a total of 33. It is administered by the Baldwin City Cemetery company chartered June 17, 1879. Many stones and remains were moved from the earlier Pioneer cemetery to Oakwood. A register for Oakwood was compiled in 1911 and a plot map prepared in 1977 The south gateway was constructed in 1940; the east entrance in 1944. A pergola was built in1975. Description An account of the resource See topic. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dale Nimz, photographer Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Baldwin City Public Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Fall, 1988 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Tombstone Census of Douglas County DCGS (1987) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All rights reserved Language A language of the resource English Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Baldwin City Public Library Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Nicholson Garage 601-603 High Baldwin City, Ks 66006 Subject The topic of the resource A wood frame filling station and garage occupied this site in 1927. It appears that this brick garage and service station replaced the earlier building c. 1930. Description An account of the resource Detached commercial building, square, one story, four front bays and six side bays, brick and reinforced concrete construction, flat roof and parapet. Original bays NW, later block NE, rear garage addition. Modern display windows, one W with transom, central entrance N and garage entrance SE. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dale Nimz, photographer Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Baldwin City Public Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Fall, 1988 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sanborn Insurance maps, 1893-1927 County assessment rolls, 1918-1928 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All rights reserved Language A language of the resource English Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Baldwin City Public Library Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Murphy farm SE 4 NW4 1-15-20 Subject The topic of the resource Although the J. Eaton residence was recorded on this property in 1873, this barn was probably associated with the K. Murphy residence recorded in 1902. The property (320 acres) was the Samuel S. Murphy residence in 1921. Description An account of the resource Barn, byre with central aisle, timber frame with vertical board sheathing, rubble stone foundation, gable and shed roof. Stock windows and loft windows W, aisle doors N and S, loft door S. Wood frame shed addition E. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dale Nimz, photographer Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Baldwin City Public Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource December, 1988 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Atlas of Douglas County, (1873) Standard Atlas (1902, 1921) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All rights reserved Language A language of the resource English Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Baldwin City Public Library Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mulvane Hall 600, 700 blocks, Grove, Fremont, Elm Streets Baldwin City, Ks 66006 Subject The topic of the resource At the inauguration of President Fleming December 1, 1922, Jacob Mulvane of Topeka announced his gift of $100,000.00 to Baker University for a new science building. Ground-breaking March, 1924 initiated the construction and the completed hall was dedicated at Commencement May 31, 192?. Thomas W. Williamson was the designer and Brewster Brothers of Independence, Ks. were the contractors. Description An account of the resource Detached institutional building, main west facade oriented toward the Baker quadrangle, rectangle with projecting central entrance, three-and-a-half stories, reinforced concrete and smooth-cut ashlar stone masonry construction, side gable roof with shaped end parapets. Two-story projecting bays and crenelated parapets, 9/9 and 15/15 rear double-hung wooden windows, glazed wooden paired entrance doors, shaped gable wall dormers. Decorative raised piers, arched entrance openings, arched side transoms. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dale Nimz, photographer Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Baldwin City Public Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Spring, 1989 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Ebright, History of Baker University, (1951) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All rights reserved Language A language of the resource English