A wood frame building was built to be the first church in Sylvia. In 1911 the board members realized the church was too small for the congregation. A two story brick building with full basement was built and the first service was held in September 1912. Over 100
Sylvia, KS Historic ChurchesThe Star-Vue Drive-In Theater is one of Kansas' few remaining outdoor big screens. ...
Axtell hospital was founded in 1887 by Dr. John T. Axtell and his wife, Lucena. The original wood frame hospital was graduall...
The historical Fred Harvey Building once housed a food processing plant for the Harvey House and dining cars. The building wa...
The Humphrey Home was built by former slaves in 1867 following the Civil War. The walls of the home are 16 inches thick and f...