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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.

Sylvan Grove Railroad Depot - view of west end of building.

Looking east from Sylvan Grove Depot.

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

Photo taken from southwest corner of depot at Sylvan Grove.

The 1935 flood covered the Sylvan Fairgrounds

West Grain Elevator