Russell Isreal at the Menninger Foundation in Topeka, Kansas
Date: 1981
Russell Isreal is shown with a front end loader, part of the Maintenance Department at the Menninger Foundation.

Hillsdale Lake construction in Miami County, Kansas
Creator: United States. Army. Corps of Engineers
Date: Between 1976 and 1981
Four photographs showing construction on Hillsdale Lake in Miami County, Kansas. The lake was built by the United State Army Corps of Engineers and completed in 1982. It is managed by the Kansas State Park System. Hillsdale offers camping, fishing, boating, hunting, hiking, equestrian trails, and relaxation within 40 minutes of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area.

Construction on Dr. John and Marion Reynold's house in Topeka, Kansas
Date: 1955
Ten photographs showing construction on Dr. John and Marion Reynold's house located at 1508 Indian Trail in Topeka, Kansas.

Construction on the Kansas State Historical Society's museum in Topeka, Kansas
Creator: Kansas State Historical Society. Library and Archives Division
Date: April 26, 1983
A photograph showing construction on the Kansas State Historical Society's museum in Topeka, Kansas.

Construction on the Kansas State Historical Society's museum in Topeka, Kansas
Creator: Kansas State Historical Society. Library and Archives Division
Date: August 01, 1983
A photograph showing construction on the Kansas State Historical Society's museum. The museum is located at 6425 SW 6th Avenue in Topeka, Kansas.

Construction of the Kansas State Historical Society's museum in Topeka, Kansas
Creator: Kansas State Historical Society. Library and Archives Division
Date: May 26, 1983
Photograph showing construction on the Kansas State Historical Society's museum in Topeka, Kansas.

Construction update, Autumn 1980, Menninger Foundation, Topeka, Kansas
Date: 1980
This publication by the Menninger Foundation details the new building program for the "West Campus".

Construction update, Spring 1981, Menninger Foundation, Topeka, Kansas
Date: 1981
This publication by the Menninger Foundation details the new building program for the "West Campus".

Construction update, Summer 1981, Menninger Foundation, Topeka, Kansas
Date: 1981
This publication by the Menninger Foundation details the new building program for the "West Campus".

Plumb bob
Date: between 1879 and 1882
Nels Ferguson, a Swedish immigrant, used this plumb bob in his work as a stonemason. He was involved in the construction of the Kansas Statehouse and the Topeka State Hospital. Ferguson later settled with his family in Richland Township in Jewell County, Kansas. He used his stonemason tools in the construction of his stone farmstead, Rock Hill Farm.

Mason's level
Creator: Stanley Rule & Level Company
Date: between 1879 and 1882
Nels Ferguson, a Swedish immigrant, used this level in his work as a stonemason. He was involved in the construction of the Kansas Statehouse and the Topeka State Hospital. Ferguson later settled with his family in Richland Township in Jewell County, Kansas. He used his stonemason tools in the construction of his stone farmstead, Rock Hill Farm.

Float
Date: between 1879 and 1882
Nels Ferguson, a Swedish immigrant, used this float in his work as a stonemason. He was involved in the construction of the Kansas Statehouse and the Topeka State Hospital. Ferguson later settled with his family in Richland Township in Jewell County, Kansas. He used his stonemason tools in the construction of his stone farmstead, Rock Hill Farm.

Tamping bar
Date: between 1879 and 1882
Nels Ferguson, a Swedish immigrant, used this steel tamping bar in his work as a stonemason. He was involved in the construction of the Kansas Statehouse and the Topeka State Hospital. Ferguson later settled with his family in Richland Township in Jewell County, Kansas. He used his stonemason tools in the construction of his stone farmstead, Rock Hill Farm.

Bentley Bank
Date: 1909
Photograph of the Bentley Bank under construction, with the construction workers posing for the picture.

International Order of Odd Fellows Hall, Bentley
Date: Between 1900 and 1920
The International Order of Odd Fellows Hall, Bentley, is being moved to another location. There are unidentified people and work horses in the photo.

Kansas state gazetteer and business directory
Creator: R. L. Polk & Co.
Date: 1880
This gazetteer lists all of the towns in Kansas in 1880 alphabetically, regardless of size. The information for each town includes the population, information about the town, and a list of business people in that community. The town listings begin on page 65. The classified business directory (see general index for page number) groups information by business, profession, industry, etc. for the entire state. The gazetteer also includes advertisements for many businesses, lists of state and county officials, district courts and judges. There is a general index on page 11 but it does not include the town listings. An index to advertisers begins on page 13. The gazetteer also contains a business directory for Kansas City, Missouri.

Construction set
Creator: G.B. Lewis Company
Date: 1931
This set consists of wood pieces, and a book of objects you can build with the set. It was made by the G.B. Lewis Company in Watertown Wisconsin in 1931. They were primarily a lumber company and used that as a selling point.

Ralph Prickett's saw mill at Council Grove, Kansas
Date: Between 1935 and 1939
Three postcards showing Ralph Prickett's saw mill possibly working at Council Grove, Kansas.

Grading a street using horses
Date: Between 1930 and 1939
A photograph showing Cook & Stucker Paving Company's workers using horse drawn equipment to grade and level a road in an unidentified town. Cook & Stucker Paving Company had their office in Ottawa, Kasnas.

Laying a brick road near Kansas City, Kansas
Date: Between 1930 and 1939
A photograph showing a worker from Cook & Stucker Paving Company checking the depth of a brick road base near Kansas City, Kansas. Cook & Stucker Paving Company had their office in Ottawa, Kansas.

River scene and bridge in Ellis County, Kansas
Date: Between 1905 and 1925
Postcard image of a river and bridge in Ellis.

Franklin County bridges
Date: Between 1950 and 1960
This photograph shows twin span bridges over railroad tracks and the Marais des Cygnes river near Ottawa on Interstate 35.

John Halloren Lumber Company
Date: Between 1890 and 1910
The John Halloren Lumber Company located on the southeast corner of Third and Main in Ottawa, Kansas. Photograph donated by the Franklin County Historical Society through Ben Park.

Reservoir construction in Franklin County , Kansas
Date: 1960
A series of five photographs show beginning construction of the Franklin County reservoir.

Franklin County reservoir construction
Date: 1960
These five photographs show beginning construction scenes on the Franklin County reservoir in Kansas.