Kansas and the Places We Love!
Some Kansans have shared their favorite buildings over the years.  Let us know what building you love, why you love it, and we’ll post it here!
Barnard WPA Art Deco Water Tower
“When local citizens found out this early 20th century water tower in Barnard was to be demolished by the City, they formed a nonprofit organization to raise money to save it. Though still severely threatened, grassroots efforts are underway to protect this uncommonly designed tower.”
James Coleman Homestead, Osage County
In 1865, James Coleman hired John Peterson to build the original portion of this house and his decendents have kept it in the family ever since. It stands on 40 acres of the original homestead just south of Overbrook in Osage County. (photo courtesy of Robert Hollis, great grandson of James Coleman)
Concordia, KS Brown Grand Theater
Concorida Friends of the Brown Grand Theater (photo by Jessica LeDue)
Director John Holecek of McPherson Opera House Company
McPherson - John Holecek, Director of Development for McPherson Opera House Company
La Crosee Museum Complex and Bank Museum
Lidia Gray in Kismet, Kansas
Kismet - Lida Gray and the tallest thing she has ever owned
Grainfield Opera House, Grainfield, KS
The Grainfield Opera House Inc. is raising funds to restore their 1887 building in downtown Grainfield by renting it for community events.