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| Johnson County, Kansas: A Pictorial History,
1825-2005 By: Johnson County Museum This full-color coffee-table size book traces our community's collective story through historic photographs and artifacts, and a captivating narrative. Explore how the success and struggles of the people who have called this area home for the past 180 years have shaped today's thriving cities. Hardcover: $37.70(price includes tax) |
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| A Pictorial History of Shawnee: Celebrating Shawnee's Sesquicentennial, 1856-2006 Published by: Sunflower Publishing A chronicle of Shawnee's history by decade, from its days as a territorial county seat to a thriving suburban city, including numerous photographs donated by community members. 150 pages. Hardcover: $43.00 (price includes tax) | |
| The First Hundred Years By: Else Ahlmann New settlers to Johnson County knew the importance of education with schoolhouses often the second building built. This book covers the history of learning and living in the Stilwell area and includes information on tour Lanesfield School. 142 pages. Paperback: $26.95 (price includes tax) |
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| Prairie Village: Our Story By: Dawn Grubb & The History Book Committee This is a chronicle of the transformation of a rural city along a dusty trail to a vibrant community. Unforgettable images and a timeline lead readers from the early settlers, the visionaries who shaped the city, to the present. 120 pages. Paperback: $21.50 (price includes tax) |
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| Leawood: A Portrait In Time By: Ann Morris Picturesque parks and streets, top-notch schools and and a tightly knit community make up the town of Leawood. Morris' story follows the evolution of Leawood from the first land purchase to its growth as the home to nearly 30,000 residents. 86 pages. Hardcover: $26.85 (price includes tax) |
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| HOURS: Tuesday-Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Sunday: 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. ADMISSION: FREE LOCATION: 6305 Lackman Road - Map Shawnee, KS 66217 CONTACT US: ph: 913.715.2550 fx: 913.715.2565 |