Long ago on independence square (Franklin: ratings, waitresses, 2013)

[MRG Dallas]

Originally Posted by Mad Anthonie

That was the second of the Columbian Elementary Schools, part of the Independence District.

My buddy who lived about 900 W. Maple went to Columbian. Why were there two of them? Or was the original moved to a second location?

[Mad Anthonie]

Originally Posted by MRG Dallas

My buddy who lived about 900 W. Maple went to Columbian. Why were there two of them? Or was the original moved to a second location?

The original was razed to make room for the RLDS Auditorium.

[Mad Anthonie]

Tomorrow is the kickoff for summer tourism in Independence, with lots of activities. If you are local drop in at the square or any of the historic sites for lots of special events.

[WCHS'59]

If you are familiar with Independence, here is something very interesting. Study the map and it should pop right out at you.

To gain a little perspective, the Stone Church sitting on Electric Avenue is in the lower right.

1916 Sanborn Fire Map.

[MRG Dallas]

Originally Posted by WCHS'59

If you are familiar with Independence, here is something very interesting. Study the map and it should pop right out at you.

To gain a little perspective, the Stone Church sitting on Electric Avenue is in the lower right.

1916 Sanborn Fire Map.

The westward portion of Maple draining into "W. Lexington"

[Mad Anthonie]

Originally Posted by MRG Dallas

The westward portion of Maple draining into "W. Lexington"

I wonder if that is a typo or the way it was?

[WCHS'59]

Originally Posted by Mad Anthonie

I wonder if that is a typo or the way it was?

Well, it definitely was not a typo.


If it was done in error, it would have been a Leroyo, instead. (chortle)

I looked on 1907, 1898, and 1892 Sanborns and they did not go that far west.

[Mad Anthonie]

It is time for y'all to catch up on your reading. Here is an excerpt from the 1889 Independence City Directory.

[Major Tom 58]

indep1889-2_zpsb89c8fef.jpg Photo by MadAnthonie | Photobucket

I see some familiar street names here.......

[WCHS'59]

"Curt Dougherty was the lone dissenter for final approval, reiterating that people he’s talked to would rather see the city’s $12,000 contribution for sponsorship of the annual Labor Day weekend carnival go instead toward more police officers and infrastructure."
Read more: http://www.examiner.net/article/20140506/News/140509308#ixzz30wouRChO

This is in reference to renewing the city contract with the Chamber of Commerce. Sounds like some folks including Mr Dougherty, the city council member, are not so fond of the Santa Cali Gon Festival.