These are two photographs of Crane and Byron Book Binders on the southeast corner of 6th and Kansas Avenue, also know as the Ritchie Block. The building burned down in November 1869. In the two photographs there is a horse and wagon in front of the building and several men are standing on the sidewalk. Signage on the building advertised T. H. Whitmer & Co. Tin ware, Headquarters Grant Book Bindery, Hardware & Stoves and Topeka Book Bindery and Blank Book Manufactory.