Category Archives: Manhattan History
Steel & Pipe Supply – Foundations For Success Chapter 13-14
Steel & Pipe Supply – Foundations For Success Chapter 12
Steel & Pipe Supply – Foundations For Success Chapters 9-11
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Steel & Pipe Supply – Foundations of Success Chapters 1-8
Here is the story of a business that started in the desperation of the Great Depression in 1933 and grew to become one of the largest steel distribution companies in the country.
Then and Now: Aggieville and Manhattan History-At-A-Glance!
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Here is a collection of “then and now” images that I’ve put together over the last couple of years. I’ll have to beg for mercy on all the “credits” – many of the photos are courtesy of the Riley County … Continue reading
Where were you in ’62?
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Photos, ads, and articles from the 1962 Polk City Directory for Manhattan. (A copy of this directory is available in the Reference Section at the Manhattan Public Library.)
1955 First United Methodist Church Centennial Booklet
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Here are some excerpts from this 65 page booklet published in honor of the church’s 100th Anniversary in Manhattan, Kansas. This picture is an artists conception of the church grounds by 1960.
Then and Now: The Marshall Theatre in downtown Manhattan
Then and Now: Westloop Auto Supply
1997 Interviews by Manhattan Catholic School Students
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High school students interviewed 18 Manhattan adults about their lives – very interesting!
Lowell Jack’s Calendar Pics – 2005
Selected pictures from Lowell Jack’s 2005 Historical Calendar Celebrating The Manhattan Sesquicentennial 1855-2005
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