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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.

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

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…

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

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.

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

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

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…

Panoramic View of the 1915 Fair, Sylvan Grove, Kansas.
"Lincoln Co. Fair 1915. Sylvan Grove, Kan." written on bottom of image.

Cattle, horses and mules were shown by area stockmen at the 1916 County Fair.
"Stock Show, Sylvan Grove Fair 1916." Written on image.