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Winfield, Kansas

The Cowley County Historical Society Museum is housed in one of Winfield's original schools built in 1886. The native stone building and its historical displays keep local history alive and available to the people.

A variety of artifacts are displayed that help portray the history of the area. Many of these materials are in period rooms such as the doctor's and dentist's offices, an early day classroom, a glass collection, and others.

The museum also houses a library, archives and a genealogy department. Documents of historic value, photos, books and biographical and genealogical records can be found here. Genealogical researchers are welcome.1931 American LaFrance

In the spring of 1990, a building was completed to house a 1931 American LaFrance fire truck owned by the City of Winfield. Firefighters restored the truck; "the first non-chain driven, V-12 fire vehicle delivered west of the Mississippi." Also on display in the Fire Hall No. 1 room is fire related memorabilia including a horse drawn chemical tank and photos of the Winfield Fire Department in action.

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Southwestern College

It's 113 years old?but it's a whole new SC. Southwestern College is made up of a hilly, 82-acre campus in Winfield, Kansas; a downtown Winfield professional studies center, and two professional studies centers in Wichita, Kansas. The main campus has undergone more than $15

Winfield, KS Colleges

Baden Square Tour

In 1893, John Peter Baden, an early Winfield merchant and entrepreneur, built St. John's College. It became the first college in the Evangelical Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod system of higher education to admit women. St. John'

Winfield, KS Tours

Historic Homes Tour

Welcome to Winfield, Kansas, home to beautiful and unique Victorian homes. These homes, built from 1870 to the early 1900s, were influenced by the fashionable features of the era. An era when hospitality was an art and elegance a way of life.

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Winfield, KS Tours

Cowley County Historical Society Museum

The Cowley County Historical Society Museum is housed in one of Winfield's original schools built in 1886. The native stone building and its historical displays keep local history alive and available to the people.

Winfield, KS Museums

The Iron Gate Inn - The Baden House

This Cross-gable Victorian home was built in 1885 by J.P. Baden, an early industrialist, founder of St. John's College, and one of Winfield's most illustrious citizens. Mrs. Baden founded the Lutheran orphanage.

Winfield, KS Historic Buildings

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