Sketch of Lawrence, from A History of Lawrence, by Richard Cordley, D. D.

KANSAS COLLECTION BOOKS

A History of Lawrence, by Rev. Richard Cordley.

Lawrence, Kansas -- 1854-55.
map with key to buildings

MASSACHUSETTS AND VERMONT STREETS NORTH FROM
WINTHROP STREET (IN FOREGROUND) TO RIVER.
FERRY LANDING AT PIER OF NEW HAMPSHIRE STREET.

1. First house built in Lawrence; used for Paul R. Brooks' store.
2. Kansas Free State office.
3. Herald of Freedom office.
4. Emigrant Aid office.
5. First postoffice and Paul R. Brooks' store; C. W. Babcock, Postmaster.
6. S. N. Simpson's land and lumber office; also used for Emigrant Aid office, first Sabbath School, two secret societies and prayer meetings.
7. Hoyt's residence.
8. First hotel, Pioneer House, Litchfield & Burson, proprietors.
10. J. G. Sands' harness shop.
11. Chas. Stearns' eating house.
12. First church, S. Y. Lum, pastor.
13. Emigrant Aid saw mill.
14. T. Sampson's meat market. 15. S. N. Simpon's residence.
16. St. Nicholas House; S. Fry, proprietor.
17. Miller & Elliott's printing office.
18. S. and F. Kimball's residence.