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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…

Built in 1910, the Sylvan Grove High School served the community until the late 1940's when it was replaced by a new school. The brick school stood north of the "new" school until it was demolished.

The old dam at Sylvan Grove, Kansas, possibly near the site of the Mill.
"The Old Dam Sylvan Grove, Kan." written on image.

Milt Shaffer and young boy in front of his shop in Sylvan Grove.

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

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

Early basketball team and coach. The Stoy Ware Drug Store and Behrhorst Bros. Hardware are in background. Basketball was played in the Cozy Theater, directly to the right (or south) of where the team photo was taken.

Girls compete in a foot race at 1913 Field Day, Sylvan Grove School. "Field Day 1913, Sylvan Grove Schools." written on image.

Gutted buildings were all that were left after the 1925 fire that destroyed several businesses. Lutheran school teacher H.F. Rengstorf was assessing the damage at Buehring Barber Shop when a wall collapsed on top of him. He later died of his…

The Sylvan City Band performs on Main St.