Two girls (unidentified) with a pet chicken.
For today’s post we are sharing a photo album of summer activities in Harvey County over the years.
Sand Creek, Newton, ca. 1920s
Athletic Park, Newton, 1990
On Sand Creek, ca. 1920s
Fishing at Sand Creek, Newton, ca. 1920s
Miniature Golf
Tennis
A game of horseshoe, Athletic Park, Newton
Eating watermelon, 1915
by Kristine Schmucker, HCHM Curator
The summer months have been busy with ‘behind-the-scenes’ activity at the museum. A new exhibit, Towns of Harvey County will open on Sat., July 18. Each of the seven towns in Harvey County is featured with a brief history, photos and artifacts. This exhibit will be up for 8-10 years and is located in Harvey County Hall.
Myra has a sneak peak of the new exhibit.
We are looking forward to a second project at the first part of August. For sometime the stairway to the Archives has been in need of attention.
Recently, Tracy Budde painted the walls and the first week of August the stairs will be refinished.
Tracy Budde painting the stairway walls. Summer 2015.
The museum and archives will be closed to the public August 2 through 10. We will reopen Tuesday, August 11 at 10:00 am and resume our regular hours. We apologize for any inconvenience.
by Kristine Schmucker, HCHM Curator
With all of the rain we’ve had in south central Kansas over recent weeks, some might recall June 1965 and the flooding that occurred then.
After the flood waters receded, there was a great deal of clean up, including one place you might not think of – the swimming pool at Athletic Park.
After the flash flood. Municipal Pool, Athletic Park, Newton, Ks, June 1965.
See the album on our Facebook page for more June 1965 Flood photos.
For other Newton floods see a post on the 1904 flood.
Below are links to previous blog posts related to the Newton Municipal Swimming Pool in Athletic Park.
