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L-R: Mr. Gregory, F.A. Gatewood and John Morgan won the auto race at the 1910 Lincoln County-Sylvan Grove Fair. One of the men reportedly fell out of the vehicle at a turn and wasn't missed until the race ended. The Loving Cup was presented to the…

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

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.

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¢"

Advertisement for dance at Palace Roller Rink, Russell, KS, featuring Enid Peck & Her Orchestra from Sylvan Grove.

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

Dehler Billiard Parlor, Sylvan Grove, KS, owned by W.W. Dehler.

Kansas Dust Storm - Written on the image, "Dust Storm 3-26-35 Kans."

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.