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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…

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

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.

Schermerhorn was Asst. Cashier at the Sylvan State Bank, Sylvan Grove, Kansas, when it was robbed in 1894. He fatally wounded Anthony McKee as he attempted to escape with $1,734.
"W.A. Schemerhorn shot the bank robber and saved the money!" is…

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

Adams, Ben 4-4-1918
Adams, J.J. – Master Mechanic
New Supt. 3-10-1921
Adams, John – supt. 11-17-1921
Adams, L.L. 7-26-1923
Adkins, Bob 1-2-1919
Alabama 12-17-1914
Alexander, J. K. Supt. pkg. room 7-24-1913
Allen, Ida Mrs. –…

Looking east from Sylvan Grove Depot.

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

Union Pacific Railroad water tower used to fill steam engines on the Plainville line. Located at Sylvan Grove, KS.

Union Pacific Windmill 1/2 miles west of Sylvan Grove, KS. Torn down in 1950.