Topeka Relocation Guide 2008 - (Page 48) Attractions Brown v. Board of Education 1515 SE Monroe Street Topeka, Kansas 66612 785-354-1489 The Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site commemorates the landmark Supreme Court decision of May 17, 1954, ending segregation in public schools, and the integral role of the Brown decision in the Civil Rights Movement. The museum and exhibits are housed in the former Monroe School, one of the schools named in the historic case. Cedar Crest Governor’s Residence One SW Cedar Crest Road Topeka, Kansas 66606 785-296-3636 Built in 1928, this stately 12-room, French-Norman residence has been home to Kansas’ first families since 1961. More than 200 acres of nature, jogging and walking trails, and ponds surrounding the home are open to the public. Nineteenth century “main street” buildings co-exist with new modern structures to give downtown Topeka a character all its own. Small boutiques nestle between office buildings and restaurants along the tree-lined brick sidewalks. The State of Kansas has recently relocated many of its employees to new or remodeled space in the Capitol Area Plaza adjacent to downtown. Gage Park SW 6th and Gage Topeka, Kansas 66606 This 160-acre park is home to the Helen Hocker Theatre, mini-train, historic carousel, the zoo, and countless recreational facilities, including a swimming pool, tennis courts, ball diamonds, dog park, and outdoor amphitheater. Capitol Complex Capitol Tour Desk Capitol Rotunda SW 10th and Jackson Topeka, Kansas 66612 785-296-3966 Within the Capitol Complex in downtown Topeka, visitors can see the Fountain of Justice, where the seven sprays symbolize the seven justices of the Supreme Court; the State Capitol Building featuring murals of Kansas’ early history by John Steuart Curry; the newly renovated Memorial Hall; and the new Curtis State Office Building. Grace Episcopal Cathedral 701 SW Eighth Avenue Topeka, Kansas 66603 785-235-3457 This limestone Gothic cathedral features towers modeled after Magdalen College in Oxford, England. Great Overland Station 701 N. Kansas Avenue Topeka, Kansas 66608 785-232-5533 Formerly home to the Union Pacific Station, the Great Overland Station is a museum/education center focusing on “people of the railroads.” The center brings Topeka’s railroad heritage to life through historic photographs, costumed docents, and interactive displays. Combat Air Museum Forbes Field Hangar 602, “J” Street Topeka, Kansas 66619 785-862-3303 The Combat Air Museum offers an extraordinary display of combat aircraft and military artifacts dating back to 1939. Carousel in the Park Gage Park SW 6th and Gage Topeka, Kansas 66606 Childhood memories of a carousel ride can be remembered on the restored antique Herschell-Spillman carousel in Gage Park, which is one of only 200 remaining intact today. Charles Curtis House & Museum 1101 SW Topeka Boulevard Topeka, Kansas 66612 785-357-1371 or 785-597-5380 Charles Curtis, who served as vice president under Herbert Hoover from 1929 to 1933, lived in this home. Curtis is the only Native American to have served as U.S. vice president. Casinos Year-round entertainment can be found at several gambling casinos in the area. Casino patrons can play slots or bingo, visit the blackjack tables, or try a game of craps. Downtown Topeka Downtown Topeka Inc. 515 S. Kansas Avenue, Suite A Topeka, Kansas 66603 785-234-9336 Jayhawk State Theatre of Kansas 720 SW Jackson Topeka, Kansas 66603 785-233-4295 Gypsy Rose Lee launched her acting career in the Jayhawk Theatre, the official 48 Topek a Reloc at ion Gu ide 20 08
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