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The first general store in Sylvan built in 1877 by Messrs. Cross & Morgan on the site of the original town. The second floor was used for church services, spelling matches, dances, meetings and social parties. The building still stands today on…

The first store in Sylvan Grove (1877), owned by Messrs. Cross & Morgan. Herman Blythe is driving the team and A.B. Cross is standing in the doorway of the small building. The store still stands at the residence of Tommie Berger.

Ken Naysmith cultivating milo, circa 1960.

Russell Jacobson, Sr. cultivating with his team of horses.

Vernon Naysmith cutting wheat, July 1964.

Cutting wheat on the Naysmith farm, July, 1979.

Advertisement of dance at Cozy Theater, Sylvan Grove.
"DANCE Tonight and Friday September 29 and 30 Cozy Theatre Sylvan Grove, Kansas Dick King and His Music Makers 10—Piece Swing Band Low Admission Gents 50¢ Ladies 10¢"

Front row: William Wallace (Wally) Steeples, Chester (Chet) Steeples, Wayne Steeples. Back row: Olive Steeples Herron, Mildred Steeples Ross, Edith Steeples Whisman, Alveda Steeples Newman, Freda Steeples Lowry. Photo taken at D.J. Steeples funeral…

Top: Band playing on Drug Store Corner.
Bottom: Band heading North
Located at Sylvan Grove

Decoration Day Parade in Sylvan Grove 1918. Photo looks south on Main St.
"Decoration Day 1910(or 1918?), Sylan Grove Kan.