The photograph shows the dedication of the Central Airlines Service into the Goodland Airport in 1960. On the top step we see Marjorie Cogswell, followed by two unknown women and the man is Mayor John Cogswell. Named after Dr. Renner for his prominence in the flying community, today Renner Fie
Al Capone, Michael Jackson, Johnny Depp and Jessica Chastain all have one thing common, and it has to do with their shoes! What is this commonality? Spats! (more…)
Hobby Clubs started in the early 1900’s and were for men with hobbies. According to the 1911 Constitution of the Hobby Club, Article 1 “The object of the club shall be to encourage the collection of literary, artistic and scientific works; to aid in the development of literary, artistic and
Goodland has had some very prominent doctors over the years, and one such doctor was Doctor A.C. Gulick. Born in 1869 in Wisconsin he earned his degree at the Medical College at Philadelphia and took classes at the Chicago School of Medicine and the University of Kansas and spent time with the M
Sphygmomanometer. We’ve all seen one before and probably even used one before; we just did not know its name. So what is a sphygmomanometer you ask? (more…)
Did you know Goodland had two opera houses? The first opera house was located on West 10th Street between Sherman and Center Streets and went by the name of the Goodland Opera House and later, the Walker Opera House. It was owned and operated by W.P.K. Hedrick and was first opened on April 6,
When you hear the word zither, what comes to mind? Would a stringed instrument from Austria leap to yours? (more…)
Did you know Goodland had a Welcome Wagon during the 60's? The photograph on the left is from 1960 and was taken during the welcome wagon groups meeting. The two women seated in front are the co-hostesses, Pat Knudson and Francis Maricle. The welcome wagon would come around to people new in