Businesses

Items listed below are in the file drawers of a cabinet in the Kansas Room of LVPL.
For additional online information, click here for business resources online: Business Resources Online
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Kansas Room Vertical File items:

[Information sheet on Hallmark - Select Products]

"County AAA Office To a New Location." Leavenworth Times. July 28, 1941.

"Taking Roof off Building On South Fourth Street." Leavenworth Times. Aug. 19, 1941.

Progress. Dates: 1988(2), 1993(2), 1994, 1995.

"City to Have a New Industry Employing 100." Leavenworth Times. Jan. 5, 1940.

"Two Hallmark Facilities Consolidated." Leavenworth Times. February 7, 1988.

Four pages of newspaper articles pertaining to Planter's House in Leavenworth, one illustrated with photo of the business and photos of Abe Lincoln and Leavenworth native, Lizzie Allen. Lizzie Allen was a former slave that once shook hands with Mr. Lincoln. Leavenworth Times. February 25, 1940.

Ohlemeier, Bill. "Fall's Harvest." [Heimhof Winery] Kansas Country Living. November 1995.

"Welcome to Historic and Progressive Downtown Leavenworth." [A brochure].

"Spotlight: Kimberly Home Health Care, Mance Spray Service." Leavenworth Times. April 26, 1987.

Everly, Steve and Charles R. T. Crumpley. "Sonny Hill Lost Grip on Fast Track." Kansas City Star. March 14, 1995.

"Leavenworth - Lansing Area Shopping Guide Index." n.d.

"Famous Early Restaurant" [photo of the Delmonico restaurant] Leavenworth Times. October 14, 1979.

Tomlinson, Rhonda. "New Winery Adds to Ag Base." Great Plains. December 16, 1992.

"Old Buildings Recall Business of Early Days." Leavenworth Times. October 24, 1937.

Delaney, Mellie. "Kresge Employee of 1915 Watches Her Store Close." Leavenworth Times. September 23, 1973.

[Photocopy of a picture of City Meat Market off a Leavenworth calendar]

[A listing of businesses in Leavenworth in 1893]

[Photocopy of a picture of Oelschlager's Grocery from a Leavenworth calendar]

[Picture of Endres and Kirmayer Cigar Store from a 1992 Leavenworth calendar]

[Picture of Biringer's from a 1987 Leavenworth calendar]

[Picture of Simon and Company Livery Stable from a 1992 Leavenworth calendar]

[Picture of Missouri Valley Bridge and Iron Company Ship Yard from a 1987 Leavenworth calendar]

[Picture of the George Ummethun Apothecary Shop form a 1992 Leavenworth calendar]

[Picture of a steam boat of the Dresser Sand Company from a 1986 Leavenworth calendar]

[Picture of Leavenworth Union Depot from a 1988 Leavenworth calendar]

[Picture of Leavenworth County Court House from a 1988 Leavenworth calendar]

[Picture of Stockton Hall from a 1992 Leavenworth calendar]

[Picture of unidentified building from a 1988 Leavenworth calendar]

[Advertisements from the Leavenworth Post n.d.]

[A listing of photography and art studios in Leavenworth from 1860-1900 includes locations].

Pocket directory: "Leavenworth Economy at the Turn of the Century." 1893 reprint.

"Real Estate Mergers Announced." Leavenworth Times. February 3, 1985.

"Beverly Lumber Celebrating 50 Years of Service to the Community." [newspaper insert].

"Moates Building Restored to House Small Shops." Leavenworth Times. April 30, 1978.

"Urban Renewal Purchases Kaaz Wood Work Building." Leavenworth Times. July 19, 1971.

Combs, Mary S. "Old Rectory Ready." Leavenworth Times. November 6, 1975.

Parish, Connie. "From Eyesore to Model of Preservation." Leavenworth Times. April 18, 1986.

Parish, Connie. "Guidance center Seeks Increased County Funding." Leavenworth time. Nov. 29, 2001.

Reinolds, Chris. "Restaurant is in Victorian Mansion." Leavenworth Times. October 27, 1991.

Johnston III, J. H. "Planters Housed a Century of History." Leavenworth Times. March 23, 1980.

"Take a Tour of Historic Leavenworth." [An advertisement insert from the Kansas City Star n.d.]

Williams, Jean K. Yesteryear: A Pictoral History of Leavenworth. 1995 [photocopy of page 57].

Booth, Ron. "Historic Leavenworth The AXA Building." Recon. August 1985.

1996-1997 Shopping Guide & Membership Directory - Lansing Chamber of Commerce.

1998 Annual Report of the Leavenworth - Lansing Chamber of Commerce.

"An New Senior Citizen Center in Leavenworth." The Senior Chronicle. December 16, 1981.

Gallegos, Gonzalo. "Local Theater Group Recognized Potential." Leavenworth Times. February 1, 1987.

Bates, Debra. "Fire Damages Small Building." Leavenworth Times. November 8, 1983.

Williams, Jean K. "Small Memorial Closing Its Doors." Leavenworth Times. January 31, 1974.

Ruff, L. Candy. "Building Once More Home for Citizens' Golden Years." Leavenworth Times. May 4, 1986.

Stewart, Karen Dirks. "Current Owner is Preserving AXA Building." Leavenworth Times. November 23, 1986.

"AXA Building Listed As A Historic Site." Leavenworth Times. March 28, 1972.

"Spot light on . . ." [Listing of Leavenworth Businesses] Leavenworth Times.

Chronological Index '79."You've Got a Friend". [Listing of Leavenworth businesses and their history includes an index]Leavenworth Times. January 21, 1979.

Chronological Index '89. "Statement of Condition". Leavenworth Times. January,1989.

Chronological Index 1991. Leavenworth Times. Special Supplement - January 27,1991.

Chronological Index 1855-1993. "...of Businesses in the Oldest City in Kansas". Leavenworth Times. nd.

Chronological Index '93. "...of Businesses in the Oldest City in Kansas". Leavenworth Times. January,1993.

Chronological Index '94. "...of Businesses in the Oldest City in Kansas". Leavenworth Times. January,1994.

Chronological Index '95. "Vision 1995: A Progressive Chronicle of Businesses Serving Leavenworth County". Leavenworth Times. n d

Chronological Index '96. Leavenworth Times. February 1,1996.

Chronological Index 2002. "A Listing by Date of Area Businesses". Leavenworth Times. January 27,2002.

Chronological Index '03. "A Look at the Past and Present". Leavenworth Times. January 26, 2003.

Chronological Index '05. "A Listing by Date of Area Businesses". Leavenworth Times. January 30,2005.

"A 43-Year-Old Business Ends With Sale of Creamery Co." Leavenworth Times. February 1, 1953.

"Spot Light: Jodi's Pampered Pets, Besel Roofing and Heating." Leavenworth Times.  February 28, 1988.

"Yesteryear: Leavenworth County 1900-1918." [Newspaper insert]

Leavenworth - Lansing Area Chamber of Commerce. Shopping Guide and Membership Directory, 1989-90.

"Historic Landing Brainchild of V. B. Greenamyre." Leavenworth Times. June 30, 1991.

"Good Doors by Goodjohn." Kansas City Star. July-October 1956

Boursier, Helen. "Leavenworth His and Her Stores." Kansas! Magazine (4) 1984.

"Leavenworth Kansas." [A promotional booklet]

[A listing of companies in Leavenworth over 75 years old from the Leavenworth Times June 28 1936]

"Waymire's IGA Observes 20th Anniversary." [History of the store]

Johnston III, J. H. "Catlin and Knox Outfitted American Pioneers." Leavenworth Times. November 17, 1989.

Wiebe, Mark. "Sittin' for a Lo-o-o-ng Spell" Kansas City Star. November 2, 1995.

Wiebe, Mark. "Love of Bikes and Coffee Brews into Business." [Santa Fe Trails] Kansas City Star. March 6, 1997.

Wiebe, Mark. "This Store Always Has Good Feelings in Stock." [Gronis Hardware] Kansas City Star. September 29, 1999.

Wiebe, Mark. "Sincerity, Respect Fuel Family." [Reilly & Sons] Kansas City Star. March 21 1996.

Wiebe, Mark. "Women's Touch is Just Right." Kansas City Star. December 7, 1995.

Wiebe Mark. "Ready for the Wrecking Ball?" Kansas City Star. April 18, 1996.

Wiebe, Mark. "'Bargain Should be Partners' Middle Name." Kansas City Star. January 18, 1996.

Wiebe, Mark. "Mansion Restaurant Made to Order." Kansas City Star. June 6, 1996.

Wiebe, Mark. "Renewing a Storied Heritage." Kansas City Star. August 17, 1995.

Wiebe, Mark. "Leavenworth Funeral Home Has Lived a Long Colorful Life." Kansas City Star. June 8, 1995.

Wiebe, Mark. "The Customer Comes First at Appliance Dealership." [Dolsberry] Kansas City Star. April 11, 1996.

Wiebe, Mark. "Howerd's is Hopping Again." Kansas City Star. October 22, 1998.

Wiebe, Mark. "Business Woman Leaves No Room for Doubts." Kansas City Star. December 14, 1995.

Wiebe, Mark. "Their Business? It's Uniformly Good." Kansas City Star. December 28, 1995.

Wiebe, Mark. "Signs of Business Revival Multiply." Kansas City Star. January 25, 1996.

Weibe, Mark. "Salon Beautifies Both Outside and Inside." Kansas City Star. November 30, 1995.

Greer, Hope. "'Brewery Capital of Kansas'" Leavenworth Times. April 29, 1993.

"Progress 2004: Building Toward Tomorrow." Leavenworth Times, Sunday Insert. March 28, 2004.

Krings, Mike. "New Life for a Piece of Leavenworth History". Leavenworth Times. February 13,2005, ill.

"Blueprint for Progress." Leavenworth Times, Sunday Insert. March 27, 2005.

"Post Office Joins Fire Deparment in Celebrating 150 Years of Service." Leavenworth Times. September 3, 2005.

Krings, Mike. "150 Years of a Family Affair." [Davis Funeral Chapel]Leavenworth Times, Scene, ill. September 3, 2005.

"Great Western Stove." [Referral Information; address; phone number; fax number; etc.]

Bormann, Dawn. "Wistful Diners Await Last Course at Famed Skyview." Kansas City Star, ill. December 31, 2005.

"Business & Industry 2006." Leavenworth Times, Wednesday Insert. June 14, 2006.

Chronological Index '07: "A Listing by Date of Area Businesses." Leavenworth Times. February 28, 2007.

"Across the Decades Chronologicals." Leavenworth Times. January 1998.

"Welcome to the Neighborhood, 2006." Leavenworth Times, Sunday Insert, ill. July 27, 2006.

"2009 Progress." Leavenworth Times, Sunday Insert, ill. March 28, 2009.

Stillwell, Ted. "Memories of Planters House Hotel." Leavenworth Times ill. March 3, 2010.