The six-story 1908 warehouse was built for the Crancer Hardware Company. They were at one time the largest supplier of tin fabrications and tools west of the Mississippi. From the 1940s to 1971 the building operated as a Montgomery Wards. All historic materials and interior configuration of the building were retained in the rehabilitation. Mechanicals, …
The buildings that comprise the Eisenhower Ridge project were originally built as part of a planned community for disabled soldiers from the Civil War. The campus in Leavenworth was started in 1885 and by 1890 there were 40 buildings. In 1930 the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers was incorporated into the newly created Veterans …
When the Ottawa Middle School was first condemned in May of 1996, a group of concerned citizens organized themselves in an attempt to prevent demolition of this local landmark. This group was formally organized as Friends of Historic Buildings in 1997. They sought legal council and the assistance of the Kansas State Historical Society. The …
The Leawood Historic Commission is the recipient of a Preservation Advocacy Award for their efforts to save the Oxford Schoolhouse. At one time there were over 100 one-room schoolhouses in Johnson County. The Oxford Schoolhouse was the last remaining remnant of a by-gone era in southern Johnson County. Following nine years of fundraising and tireless …
Nominated by the Preservation Alliance of Leavenworth for his long-term commitment to historic preservation of downtown Leavenworth. Mr. Moulden is responsible for the rehabilitation of nine properties in downtown Leavenworth in recent years. His commitment to Leavenworth and its history is commendable.
The Abernathy Furniture Company building was constructed in 1879 and served the Leavenworth community until 1950. By the 1990’s the building was used as a flea market. Purchased by Allied Development of Kansas City, the building has been converted to affordable Apartments. The architect and developer was Steve Foutch of Allied Development LLC, Straub Construction …
This unique timber-frame barn was originally built on the White farm in rural Johnson County, now owned by Ernest Waitzmann. The barn was dismantled and moved to the Kill Creek Farm, approximately 7 miles away by Darrel Zimmerman and a group of dedicated volunteers. Kill Creek Farm, owned by Zimmerman, is dedicated to “Maintaining the Rural Heritage …
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