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Lyons/Hamblet Residence


category : Famous Homes
This house was once the scene of much activity. It was the Lyons Boarding House before many hotels or restaurants were built. The Lyons great-grandson, James Roller, owned the home up until a couple of years ago when it was sold to Mr. Hamblet. Mr. Hamblet is in the process of restoring the house.


Address: 803 Kansas Avenue

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Clapboard Ravine Drive

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Wabaunsee High School

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