Topeka Relocation Guide 2008 - (Page 49) Attractions state theatre of Kansas. This historic theatre is in the process of being returned to its original state. reference library and archives, gift shop, and guided tours. Using artifacts from the Kansas Militia and National Guard, the museum tells the history of the volunteer forces in the state from 1854 to the present. An outdoor park displays larger vehicles and aircraft used by Kansas National Guard Units. interpretation project of the Shawnee County Historical Society to commemorate the first generation of Topeka’s founders. Kansas Expocentre One SW Expocentre Drive (SW 17th and Topeka Boulevard) Topeka, Kansas 66612 785-235-1986 The Kansas Expocentre offers ice skating, indoor football, concerts, family shows, trade shows, an exhibit hall, and convention space. Tiffany Windows 817 SW Topeka Boulevard Topeka, Kansas 66612 785-233-9601 The First Presbyterian Church in downtown Topeka is one of the few churches in the nation to have its sanctuary decorated extensively with Tiffany stained glass windows. The work represents America’s foremost designer of stained glass, Louis Comfort Tiffany. The windows of the sanctuary are decorated with Favrile glass, cutting the sun’s rays into thousands of subtle shapes and colors. Kansas History Center 6425 SW Sixth Street Topeka, Kansas 66615 785-272-8681 The Kansas History Center complex in west Topeka includes the headquarters for the Kansas State Historical Society. Visitors can trace the state’s history from the Indian era to the Civil War to modern day Kansas at the Kansas Museum of History with 22,000 square feet of national award-winning exhibits; the Potawatomi Mission; the Stach School; the Research Center Library; and a Nature Trail. The Museum Store, featuring Kansas books and gifts, and Discovery Place, with hands-on exhibits for children, are located within the Museum. Old Prairie Town at Ward-Meade Historic Site 124 NW Fillmore Topeka, Kansas 66606 785-368-3888 The Ward-Meade Mansion, built in 1870, is the focal point of the five-acre complex that includes a pioneer cabin, one-room country schoolhouse, old train station, turn-of-the-century drugstore, general store, church, and magnificent gardens. Lake Shawnee 3137 SE 29th Street Topeka, Kansas 66605 785-267-1156 Lake Shawnee’s 1,100-acre park offers fishing, boating, sailing, and swimming. Surrounding the 400-acre lake are foot trails, fish hatcheries, a golf course, a marina, tennis courts, shelter houses, horseback trails, ball diamonds, and gardens. Potwin Place Beautiful historic Victorian homes are situated along brick streets where islands of greenery circle each intersection point. Potwin Place is located a few blocks west of downtown, between First and Fourth streets. Reinisch Rose Garden Gage Park SW 6th and Gage Boulevard Topeka, Kansas Thousands of rose varieties are featured in Gage Park’s Reinisch Rose Garden, one of the most splendid rose gardens in the world. With over 6,500 plants offering 400 varieties, the garden is in bloom from May through October. Topeka Civic Theatre & Academy 3028 SW Eighth Avenue Topeka, Kansas 66606 785-357-5213 Topeka’s only dinner theatre is the venue for hit comedies, cutting-edge dramas, improvisational comedy, and beloved Broadway musicals in an atmosphere so intimate you’ll feel like you’re part of the show! Mulvane Art Museum SW 17th and Jewell Avenue Topeka, Kansas 66621 785-670-1124 The Mulvane Art Museum at Washburn University hosts monthly exhibits, extensive art collections, art education programs, and a museum shop featuring area artists. Ritchie House 1116 SE Madison Topeka, Kansas 66607 785-234-6097 Built around 1856, this historic site was home to John Ritchie, one of Topeka’s early founders who fought to end slavery. The Ritchie House is a preservation and Topek a Reloc at ion Gu ide 20 08 Topeka High School 800 SW 10th Street Topeka, Kansas 66612 785-295-3150 Designed by Topeka architect Thomas W. Williamson, Topeka High School was completed in 1931 at a cost of over $1 million. Today it is one of the city’s most distinguished landmarks. National Guard Museum of Kansas Forbes Field 6700 S. Topeka Boulevard, Building 301 Topeka, Kansas 66619 785-862-1020 Established in 1986, the National Guard Museum offers programs and services, a 49
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