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Townspeople gathered to watch a steam engine being unloaded at the Sylvan Grove Depot. The train brought the mail and every supply needed to survive in early Kansas.

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.

West Grain Elevator

Gustav Becker in his blacksmith shop, Sylvan Grove, KS
"Gustav Becker In his Blacksmith Shop Sylvan Grove, Kansas" written on image.

A view of Sylvan's Main Street looking south about 1890. Note Lawson's (Hardware) sign on the east side of the street in livery barn. He sold John Deere and McCormick farming machinery. "Main Street in Sylvan Grove about 1890" written on image.

A fire on Sylvan's Main Street in 1897 engulfed Raffety Bros. Store. Six other businesses were destroyed on the west side of Main St. "July 6(?) - 1897 B.(?)E. Miller Photographer" written on image

The power plant under construction, Sylvan Grove had access to electricity in 1911. A water well is also shown. The building and water well are still in use today and are located just west of the town. "Power House and Well in Construction. Water…

Parade float from Hopfer Brothers Store, Sylvan Grove, KS.

Interior of Hopfer Store, later purchased by Ray Eckelman

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