This photograph is of George Parker Whiteker (1860-1929). He moved to Topeka in 1882. Along with his brother, T.C. Whiteker, the two formed the Whiteker Brothers Wholesale Fruit and Produce company in 1901. George was a member of the Orient Lodge No. 51, A.F.& A.M., the Scottish Rite, Eastern Star and Toltec Rite.