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This stereocard shows a rare view of the interior of the first store in Alma, Kansas. The Schmitz and Meyer Store opened in 1867. In 1874, Henry Schmitz sold his interest in the enterprise to his partner, August Meyer and Meyer's wife, Emile. In this view, children's toys are seen on the shelves.
Date: Between 1870 and 1880
Item Number: 306465
Call Number: 2014-169
Holding Institution: Wabaunsee County Historical Society
Business and Industry - Retail - General stores
Collections - Contributing Institutions - Wabaunsee County Historical Society
Collections - Photograph
Date - 1870s
Objects and Artifacts - Communication Artifacts - Documentary Artifact - Photograph
People - Children
Places - Cities and towns - Alma
Places - Counties - Wabaunsee
Type of Material - Photographs
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