Landmarks Commission

Previous official Twitter account of the Topeka Landmarks Commission. @preservetopeka is the new official City of Topeka Landmarks Commission account.

[Landmarks Commission @PresTopeka]

Another reminder that @preservetopeka is the new Twitter handle for the Topeka Landmarks Commission. Please follow that if you would like to continue receiving Topeka-related preservation tweets. The @PresTopeka account be inactive at the end of 2018.

[Landmarks Commission @PresTopeka]

After today, the @PresTopeka account will not be used any longer. Follow @preservetopeka for Topeka-related preservation tweets.

[Landmarks Commission @PresTopeka]

Another reminder that @preservetopeka is the new Twitter handle for the Topeka Landmarks Commission. Please follow that if you would like to continue receiving Topeka-related preservation tweets. The @PresTopeka account be inactive at the end of 2018.

[Kansas Historical Society @kansashistory]

Join us on February 4, 2019 for a one-day historic tax credit seminar including in-depth discussion of program requirements, how to submit applications, the review process, and Q&A sessions with State Historic Preservation Office and KDOR staff.

[Landmarks Commission @PresTopeka]

This account will stop being used at the end of the year. Follow @preservetopeka for Topeka related preservation tweets.

[Landmarks Commission @PresTopeka]

Another reminder that @preservetopeka is the new Twitter handle for the Topeka Landmarks Commission. Please follow that if you would like to continue receiving Topeka-related preservation tweets. The @PresTopeka account be inactive at the end of 2018.

[Landmarks Commission @PresTopeka]

Generally speaking, the period of significance for mid-century modern architecture that we are looking for is 1940-1965. Meaning that we are interested in examples of buildings constructed in that time period.

[Landmarks Commission @PresTopeka]

Styles of mid-century modern architecture include: International, Neo-Formalism, Neo-Expressionism, Brutalism, Shed, and Mansard.

[Landmarks Commission @PresTopeka]

We're looking for examples of Mid-Century Modern architecture in Topeka
for a future project. @ us pictures, addresses or both of examples that
you know or find. Residential/non-residential are sought. Here is an example at 508 SW 27th:

[Landmarks Commission @PresTopeka]

Are you interested in, or have information about the LF Garlinghouse Company and its importance to Topeka? There is a meeting on Wednesday, December 5th at the Topeka & Shawnee County Library (Marvin Auditorium) to learn/share info. It starts at 6:30pm.

[Landmarks Commission @PresTopeka]

The City of Topeka Landmarks Commission Twitter handle is changing to @preservetopeka If you are still interested in Topeka preservation or history tweets, please start following the new account. Thank you.

[Kansas Historical Society @kansashistory]

The St. Joseph's School and Convent has been approved for listing on the #NationalRegister #savingplaces @cityoftopeka @PresTopeka

[Kansas Historical Society @kansashistory]

The interior of the convent (currently vacant) has many original historic features and retains great integrity #kshistory #conventlife @PresTopeka

[Kansas Historical Society @kansashistory]

The convent next door is a separate building that was designed as a place for the nuns who worked at the school and church @PresTopeka

[Kansas Historical Society @kansashistory]

Drawing of the building in 1913 (built 1911) and the building we see today #savingplaces #historicpreservation @PresTopeka

[Kansas Historical Society @kansashistory]

Typical classroom with chalkboards, shelves, trim, and coat closets. @cityoftopeka @PresTopeka #education #kshistory

[Kansas Historical Society @kansashistory]

The three story school is brick and limestone with much of the original features intact throughout @cityoftopeka @PresTopeka #kshistory #volgagermans #education

[Kansas Historical Society @kansashistory]

The St. Joseph's German Catholic Church is across the street and served many of the Volga Germans who settled in Topeka in the 19th century @cityofmhk @PresTopeka #kshistory

[Kansas Historical Society @kansashistory]

The St. Joseph's school was constructed in 1911-1912 and the convent constructed in 1917 (one story 1988 addition). @cityoftopeka @PresTopeka #savingplaces

[Mike Wolfe @AmericanPicker]

Preservation on a local level is something I feel strongly about. Get curious about your local history. Link to the story of Abandoned Kansas in my bio

[Landmarks Commission @PresTopeka]

St. Joseph’s School & Convent at 304-308 SW Van Buren St. is on Saturday's agenda of the Kansas Historic Sites Board of Review for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. Follow @kansashistory

[Kansas Historical Society @kansashistory]

The Kansas Historic Sites Board of Review meets 9 a.m. Saturday at the Kansas Historical Society in Topeka to consider nominations to the National Register of Historic Places and Register of Historic Kansas Places. #kansashistory #nationalregister #kansasregister

[Landmarks Commission @PresTopeka]

Thanks to all who voted. We'll do out best to get another workshop scheduled in the future.

[Landmarks Commission @PresTopeka]

Since the window workshop is going so well, there may be opportunities to do other hands on historic preservation workshops. Which of these would you like to attend?