The Quayle Bible Collection includes over 700 volumes and manuscripts dating from hand-lettered and ornately-decorated Bibles by monks, clay tablets from 2060 BC (the time of Abraham), a synagogue rol... The mural depicting area history was painted by local artist, Tom Russell. It is displayed in the Baldwin State Bank.
Baldwin City, KS ArtsA white oak log cabin stands at the roadside park three miles east of Baldwin on Highway 56. Built in observance of Kansas' centennial in 1961, it now houses historical artifacts as well as hosting meetings and gatherings.
Baldwin City, KS Pioneer LifeThis chapel's history takes a little more than a glance to read, but the story of its transport from a small town in England to its resurrection at Baker University is remarkable.
In 1864, after nearly six decades of meeting in local homes, a small Methodist congregation in Sproxton (
Baldwin City, KS Historic ChurchesThe Santa Fe Depot was built in 1906 and is the only remaining depot of Kansas' first railroad south of the Kaw, the Leavenworth, Lawrence, and Ft. Gibson.
It includes unique architectural features of triple arched windows, floor water cooler, dual gas/
Baldwin City, KS Railroad HistoryGrove Park, Fremont and Third, and West Park, 11th and High, are tree-shaded city-owned parks equipped with children's playground areas with swings, slides, and other equipment.
Baldwin City, KS Parks