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Entertainment took on many forms at the County Fair. Here spectators watch acrobats perform as the band provides music. Bands from surrounding towns each had their day to entertain, including the Fort Riley Army Band.
"Sylvan Fair" written on…

Home of A.R. Buzick, Sylvan Grove, Kansas. Located on northwest corner of 2nd & Kentucky. Property was demolished in early 1960's.

Built in 1920 by Dr. Andreson, Sylvan Grove dentist. Address is 207 N. Kentucky Ave.

The County Fair in Sylvan Grove, Kansas, was an opportunity to dress in your Sunday best. These ladies are posed in front of one of the many stands at the Fair.

Sylvan High School Girls Basketball Team raised funds by operating a concession stand at the County Fair.

Interior of Farmer's State Bank. It was one of two banks in Sylvan Grove, Kansas. Established in 1909, it closed in February 1931 when "the bank was unable to collect money to meet unusually large withdrawals and was forced to close," according to…

Interior of Sylvan Grove Roller Mill, owned by Neimyer and Martin E. Wunderlich. Sacks marked "Pride of Sylvan" flour.

Sylvan Grove Telephone Office and Residence of E.S.W. Cross. Built by Cross in 1916. Home of Mr. & Mrs. S.M. Lawson from July 1917 to June 1918.

Schermerhorn was Asst. Cashier at the Sylvan State Bank, Sylvan Grove, Kansas, when it was robbed in 1894. He fatally wounded Anthony McKee as he attempted to escape with $1,734.
"W.A. Schemerhorn shot the bank robber and saved the money!" is…

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