Emporia, Kansas

S.H. Kress Building
Built in 1929, this is a two-story buff brick structure with distinctive terra cotta trim. The design motifs, vaguely Gothic or Elizabethian, are common to Kress store designs throughout the city. Thi...
S.H. Kress Building
Lindley M. Harris House
This house was built in 1898, and features an asymmetrical front facade, spindlework and multiple shingle styles in addition to the clapboard siding. Stained glass and art glass windows are found thro...
Lindley M. Harris House

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Emporia Parks

C of E Park at 15th and Chestnut, Fremont Park at 4th and Union, Hammond Park at 18th between Center and State, Jones Park, south of 24

Emporia, KS Parks

The Emporia Arts Council offices are in a building that was once a car dealership, and has been renovated with volunteer labor. The building also houses exhibits, classes, programs, theatre performances, and premiere performances by renowned artists.

Emporia, KS Arts

1904 Carnegie Library Building

The 1904 Carnegie Library Building, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, housed the Lyon County Historical Museum for 36 years from 1980 to 2016

Emporia, KS Carnegie Libraries

National Teachers Hall of Fame

One of Emporia's premier attractions, it proudly recognizes and honors outstanding teachers K-12

Emporia, KS Halls of Fame

LASR.net Homepage

Emporia, Kansas

S.H. Kress Building

Lindley M. Harris House

Attractions and Upcoming Events

The Granada Theater

Emporia Parks

Emporia Center for the Arts

1904 Carnegie Library Building

National Teachers Hall of Fame

Things to do near Emporia, KS

Schroeder/Ringel Residence

Antique Fountain

Santa Fe Trail Ruts

St. John Lutheran Church

Junction City Country Club Golf Course