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Back L-R: Henry Buzick, Mr. Pinney, Henry Meitler, Irv McAdams, Kirk Gladden, John Bowen

Middle: Alva Wilson, Elmer Tidball, Virgil Herman, James Bower, Will Bowen

Front: Hugo Buehring, Will Linder

Not sure if this is a town team or high…

Back row Left to Right: Henry Buzick, Mr. Pinney, Henry Meitler, Irvin McAdams, Kirk Gladden, John Bowen.
Middle row: Alva Wilson, Elmer Finch?, Virgil Herman, James Powers, Will Bowen
Front: Hugo Buehring, Will Linder
Football has words…

Class picture of the 7th grade class of Sylvan Grove in 1915

Bird's-eye view of Sylvan Grove looking east/southeast from the 1910 school house.
"Birds-Eye-View, Sylvan Grove Kansas." written on image.

Gustav Becker in his blacksmith shop, Sylvan Grove, KS
"Gustav Becker In his Blacksmith Shop Sylvan Grove, Kansas" written on image.

The "Cozy" was Sylvan's community center for events such as basketball, roller skating, plays, commencement and movies. It served the town until 1961 when it was demolished. The folks in this photo took a break from roller skating to pose.

Early photo (1890-1905?) of Sylvan Grove Depot showing train arriving from the west. Signage: Large sign - Salina 47 miles, Oakley 178 miles. Small sign on south side - Western Union Telegraph ? Cable Office.

Looking east from Sylvan Grove Depot.

View from southeast of depot. Sign reads "Riding or Driving on Platforms Forbidden."

The 1935 flood covered the Sylvan Fairgrounds