The Organ Factory
category : Historic Churches

Address: Morgan Avenue
Come visit us in Downs, Kansas
Address: Morgan Avenue
Come visit us in Downs, Kansas
Three miles northwest of the city of Downs is located the site of the 1871 homestead of immigrant Henry Ise. In 1873, Henry married seventeen-year old Rosa Haag of Holton, Kansas and brought her west to live. Twelve children (five girls and seven boys) were born on this homestead in the 27
Downs, KS Pioneer LifeThe Downs Golf Course is open to the public and located only four miles north of the city. It is a challenging, well kept, nine-hole sand green course.
Downs, KS Golf CoursesThe Downs Carnegie Library built in 1905 which was constructed from a $5,000 gift from Andrew Carnegie, still houses the library. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Buildings.
Downs, KS Carnegie LibrariesThe Lipton Hotel was built in 1880 and is still standing. It once sheltered dignitaries and politicians. Today it houses one of the areas finest gift stores on the street level and some of the old rooms upstairs have been converted into modern apartments.
Downs, KS Historic BuildingsThe Railroad Gazebo, located in the railroad park, is a replica of the original gazebo and continues to serve as a focal point for community events, just as it did in the late 1800s.
Downs, KS Pioneer LifeHopewell Church was originally located southwest of Beloit. Parts of the church building are 111 years old. Founded in 1876 a...