41 10 1856 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Baldwin City Public Library Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource George Meunier (Miller) farm SW4 5-15-20 Subject The topic of the resource George Meunier came to Kansas in 1858. He settled first in Lecompton and married Fenruary 22, 1859. Then he and his wife Margaret moved to Palmyra Township in 1861. Meunier was a stone mason and an early Prairie City businessman. He aquired a 250-acre farm and by 1883 he and his wife had six children. Presumably he built his own residence. Description An account of the resource Farm residence, T-plan, I-house type, two stories, stone (stuccoed), gable roof. Modern two-story front gable porch on concrete piers, second floor enclosed, open railing, rear shed-roofed porch screened and partially enclosed, 2/2 double-hung wooden windows, glazed wooden entrance door, two interior brick end chimneys, rear gable wall dormer. Alterations-- stuccoed exterior, exterior brick chimneys S, rear shed addition NW. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dale Nimz, photographer Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Baldwin City Public Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Fall, 1988 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Tombstone Census of Douglas County DCGS (1987) p. 284 Douglas County Building Survey (1977) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All rights reserved Language A language of the resource English Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Baldwin City Public Library Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource F. Mignot Farm NE4 9-15-21 Subject The topic of the resource In 1873, the F. Mignot residence was recorded on this property (south 66 acres). By 1909 the north 94 acres of the quarter belonged to J.E. & L.B. Mignot: the south tract was still recorded as the F. Mignot residence. Description An account of the resource Barn, rectangle in bank with cross aisle, timber frame with vertical board sheathing, rubble stone basement, gable roof with shed N. Ramp to loft from S., main rolling doors, granary SE, timber(?) loft. Asphalt sheathing, shed addition and modern concrete block(?) addition SW. metal windows Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dale Nimz, photographer Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Baldwin City Public Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Fall 1988 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Atlas of Douglas County (1873) Standard Atlas of Douglas County (1902,-!921) Plat-book & Survey of Douglas County (1909) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All rights reserved Language A language of the resource English Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Baldwin City Public Library Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Minnis Garage 606-608 High Baldwin City, Ks 66006 Subject The topic of the resource It appears that this building was constructed in 1925 after John W. and Emma Minnis acquired both h alves of the lot from earlier owners Mary Cutter and William F. Osborn. The building was recorded in the 1927 Sanborn map. Description An account of the resource Commercial building in row, rectangle, storefront W and garage aisle E, one story, four front bays, brick front in running bond, tile walls, flat roof and parapet. Ornamental features include a header course framing the storefront opening and parapet, tan brick outlining brick panels and capping the parapet. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dale Nimz, photographer Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Baldwin City Public Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Fall, 1988 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sanborn maps, 1893-1927 County assessment rolls, 1912-1928 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All rights reserved Language A language of the resource English Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Baldwin City Public Library Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Morgan Bldg. 717 8th Street Baldwin City, Ks 66006 Subject The topic of the resource A building stood on this property in 1899 and then a one-story masonry building in 1905. The existing two-story building was illustrated in the 1908 Souvenir and in 1912. Morgan(?) purchased this property from J.F.Schnebly in 1904. The property was a (can't read) in 1905 and 1912. Description An account of the resource Part of this account is unreadable. Block in row, rectangle with recessed central entrance, side stair entrance S,three bays, brick front with stuccoed stone sidewall N, flat roof and parapet, second floor wooden double-hung windows, ornamental panels and eave details with tan and red brick, rough-cut stone sills and smooth-cut lintels. Storefront modern wood frame and plywood over transom, display windows, glazed metal entrance. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dale Nimz, photographer Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Baldwin City Public Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Fall, 1988 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Atlas, 1893-1927 Assessment records, 1886-1928 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All rights reserved Language A language of the resource English Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Baldwin City Public Library Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource C.P. Morgan House 306 7th Street Baldwin City, Ks 66006 Subject The topic of the resource This property was unimproved and unsubdivided in 1898. The existing house was constructed by 1902 when the parcel was described with an increased value of $250.00. C.P.Morgan was the owner. M.M. Morgan was the owner by 1906. The Morgan family operated a downtown bookstore. Description An account of the resource detached residence, T-plan with two recessed entrances in ell, two stories, two front bays, wood frame and weatherboard construction, stone foundation (parged), hipped roof, low hipped front porch on turned posts, 2/2 double-hung wooden windows, paired front windows, glazed wooden entrance doors, two interior brick chimneys. Decorative elements include Palladian window head moldings. Rear shed addition with second floor sleeping porch SE, one-story addition NE. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dale Nimz, photographer Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Baldwin City Public Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Winter, 1988 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Douglas County assessment rolls, 1898-1928 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All rights reserved Language A language of the resource English Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Baldwin City Public Library Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Morgan-Gardner Merc. Company 1614 College Street Baldwin City, Ks 66006 Subject The topic of the resource Although there were other commercial buildings on this block, this property was unimproved in 1912. The building was built between 1912 and 1919 when the Morgan-Gardner Mercantile Company was recorded as the owner. Description An account of the resource Detached commercial building, rectangle, one story, three bays, wood frame and weatherboard, stone foundation (mortar parged), gable roof and false front, rear shed addition. Metal awning, 3/2 wooden display windows, rectangular transoms, recessed central entrance, paired glazed entrance doors, ornamental metal front with columns, end brackets, & eave molding, internal brick chimney. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dale Nimz, photographer Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Baldwin City Public Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Fall 1988 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sanborn maps, 1893-1927 County assessment records 1910-1928 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All rights reserved Language A language of the resource English Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Baldwin City Public Library Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mulvane Hall 600, 700 blocks, Grove, Fremont, Elm Streets Baldwin City, Ks 66006 Subject The topic of the resource At the inauguration of President Fleming December 1, 1922, Jacob Mulvane of Topeka announced his gift of $100,000.00 to Baker University for a new science building. Ground-breaking March, 1924 initiated the construction and the completed hall was dedicated at Commencement May 31, 192?. Thomas W. Williamson was the designer and Brewster Brothers of Independence, Ks. were the contractors. Description An account of the resource Detached institutional building, main west facade oriented toward the Baker quadrangle, rectangle with projecting central entrance, three-and-a-half stories, reinforced concrete and smooth-cut ashlar stone masonry construction, side gable roof with shaped end parapets. Two-story projecting bays and crenelated parapets, 9/9 and 15/15 rear double-hung wooden windows, glazed wooden paired entrance doors, shaped gable wall dormers. Decorative raised piers, arched entrance openings, arched side transoms. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dale Nimz, photographer Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Baldwin City Public Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Spring, 1989 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Ebright, History of Baker University, (1951) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All rights reserved Language A language of the resource English Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Baldwin City Public Library Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Murphy farm SE 4 NW4 1-15-20 Subject The topic of the resource Although the J. Eaton residence was recorded on this property in 1873, this barn was probably associated with the K. Murphy residence recorded in 1902. The property (320 acres) was the Samuel S. Murphy residence in 1921. Description An account of the resource Barn, byre with central aisle, timber frame with vertical board sheathing, rubble stone foundation, gable and shed roof. Stock windows and loft windows W, aisle doors N and S, loft door S. Wood frame shed addition E. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dale Nimz, photographer Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Baldwin City Public Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource December, 1988 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Atlas of Douglas County, (1873) Standard Atlas (1902, 1921) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All rights reserved Language A language of the resource English Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Baldwin City Public Library Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Nicholson Garage 601-603 High Baldwin City, Ks 66006 Subject The topic of the resource A wood frame filling station and garage occupied this site in 1927. It appears that this brick garage and service station replaced the earlier building c. 1930. Description An account of the resource Detached commercial building, square, one story, four front bays and six side bays, brick and reinforced concrete construction, flat roof and parapet. Original bays NW, later block NE, rear garage addition. Modern display windows, one W with transom, central entrance N and garage entrance SE. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dale Nimz, photographer Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Baldwin City Public Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Fall, 1988 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sanborn Insurance maps, 1893-1927 County assessment rolls, 1918-1928 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All rights reserved Language A language of the resource English Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Baldwin City Public Library Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Oakwood Cemetery 400 Blk Orange Street Baldwin City, Ks 66006 Subject The topic of the resource A site was selected for Oakwood and named in 1870. The cemetery occupies three acres and can be expanded to a total of 33. It is administered by the Baldwin City Cemetery company chartered June 17, 1879. Many stones and remains were moved from the earlier Pioneer cemetery to Oakwood. A register for Oakwood was compiled in 1911 and a plot map prepared in 1977 The south gateway was constructed in 1940; the east entrance in 1944. A pergola was built in1975. Description An account of the resource See topic. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dale Nimz, photographer Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Baldwin City Public Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Fall, 1988 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Tombstone Census of Douglas County DCGS (1987) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All rights reserved Language A language of the resource English