Lawrence, Kansas

Incomparable Lawrence, KS history, modernity, and eccentricity
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The bookmobile in the 1960s, original photo and photo illustration by Leah
The pride of LPL's Carnegie Library, the Children's Area was a place in the library especially for children. Note the books displayed cover-out, which was pretty cutting edge in libraries for its day.
New local library service: Photocopier! Clip from the Lawrence Daily Journal-World 1963.

Lawrence Public Library History

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Jefferson's in Lawrence, Kansas. The place is covered in colored dollar bills and it's great food!
Antique Mall, Lawrence Kansas
The Granada- a movie theater when I first moved to Lawrence in 1982; by my last stint there in the mid-late 90s, a music venue.

Recent history

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Fascinating interactive map of the geological makeup of our state from the Kansas Geological Survey and KU.
This prehistoric shark fossil is exhibited at the University of Kansas Natural History Museum. Many shark fossils were found in Kansas.

Prehistory

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Historic Street - Lawrence, Kansas Postcards  Hmm...don't know if I could place these streets exactly, but I have been to Lawrence a couple of times.
University of Kansas on Mount Oread
A delightfully narrated history of the Lawrence Public Library from 1854 to modern-day LPL, with archival photos, newspaper clippings and documents.

History

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Read important stories of historic and contemporary women of color making art and making change, and connect with the WoC mural at LPL.
Civil Rights Mural on Hobbs Field bleachers, Lawrence, Kansas. I work down the street trom here.

Lawrence - Public Art

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The Antique Mall in Lawrence, Kansas is a great place to find old, rare or unusual items for affordable prices.  It is a "can't miss" stop when shopping on Massachusetts Street.
Jayhawk Country - Downtown Lawrence, Kansas.
Lawrence,Kansas: a restored TeePee Motel room. Photo by mragan

Lawrence - City scenes

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Rock Chalk!
Rock Chalk cupcake
Beak 'em!

Lawrence - KU!

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The Dusty Bookshelf, Downtown Lawrence, KS...cool postcards, used books and a friendly cat to pet.
The Raven Book Store, Lawrence KS
KU Jayhawks Coach Bill Self READ poster. Rock Chalk Jayhawk!

Lawrence - Lawrence for book lovers

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Suicide is the leading cause of death among individuals ages 18-44 in Douglas County.
Lawrence.
Old school Kansas: Wilt Chamberlain.

Lawrence - Other

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After traveling the world, Lucia settled in Lawrence and teaches at Haskell.
by Paul Miles Schneider
The Bill James Handbook 2012

Lawrence Authors

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Suicide is the leading cause of death among individuals ages 18-44 in Douglas County. Addiction Treatment, Community Mental Health, Addiction Recovery, Behavioral Health, Mental Health Center, Community Mental Health Center, Correctional Facility, Addiction, Treatment
Addiction treatment program for community members to expand
Suicide is the leading cause of death among individuals ages 18-44 in Douglas County.
Sidewalk book display at 11th and Mass Street Public, New Books, History, Douglas County, Book Display, Library, Lawrence, Newspaper, Outreach
Early outreach
Sidewalk book display at 11th and Mass Street
After traveling the world, Lucia settled in Lawrence and teaches at Haskell. Teaching, Reading, Baby Jesus, Laura, Barnes And Noble, Guest Book, Favorite Words, Moriarty
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After traveling the world, Lucia settled in Lawrence and teaches at Haskell.
by Paul Miles Schneider George Clarke, Dorothy Gale, Donald, Silver Shoes, Miles, Oz Series, Schneider
Search | Lawrence Public Library | BiblioCommons
by Paul Miles Schneider
The Bill James Handbook 2012 Baseball, Major League, Bills, Bestselling Books, James, Justin Verlander, Anthology, Teams
The Bill James Handbook 2012
Katie did a great deal of the research for this book in the library. Film Posters, Books, D.i.d., Great Deals, Deal, Survivor
Katie did a great deal of the research for this book in the library.
We love Mary's debut YA novel, The Sharp Time. Vida, Libros, Abusive Parents, You Are Awesome, Ya Books, Music Book, Life, Thought Provoking
We love Mary's debut YA novel, The Sharp Time.
The 33 Most Exciting New Books Of 2018 Comedy, Bestselling Author, Memoirs, Best Biographies, Memoir Books, Gossip Girl, Entertainment Weekly, Author
The 33 Most Exciting New Books Of 2018
The 33 Most Exciting New Books Of 2018
The Chaperone by Laura Moriarty Novels, Films, Chaperone, Louise Brooks, The Paris Wife, I Love Books, Favorite Books
Front Porch Books: April 2012 Edition
The Chaperone by Laura Moriarty
Lawrence author, artists come together in new book, "Nightmarriage" Lawrence Ks, Thomas, Johnston, Chad, Literary, Good Books, Book Of Life
Overbrook teen injured in crash
Lawrence author, artists come together in new book, "Nightmarriage"
Blood Magic by Tessa Gratton Romance Novels, Horror, Libri, Livros, Epic Fail, Vero, Fiction, Literatura
Blood Magic (The Blood Journals, #1)
Blood Magic by Tessa Gratton
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Paving stones, Lawrence, Kansas March 2009
Lawrence.
Downtown Christmas Parade -- one of the highlights of the Christmas season. Horses and horse-drawn conveyances only. Christmas, Highlights, Horses, Old Fashioned Christmas, Christmas Parade, Christmas Seasons, Downtown, Photo Galleries
Photo gallery: Downtown Christmas Parade
Downtown Christmas Parade -- one of the highlights of the Christmas season. Horses and horse-drawn conveyances only.
The University of Kansas-Lawrence, KS Lawrence Kansas, University Of Kansas, Campus, Hometown, Small Towns, Places Ive Been
The University of Kansas-Lawrence, KS