Item Description
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This listing is for a vintage antique printed postcard featuring the original historic High School building in Parsons, Kansas. The front view displays stunning period architecture with red brick walls, stone accents, and a distinct clock/bell tower. Printed at the bottom front left in red ink is \"HIGH SCHOOL, PARSONS, KANS.\" and publisher text \"E. C. KROPP CO., PUBL. MILWAUKEE, WIS. 3914\". The reverse side features an undivided layout with postcard text printed by E.C. Kropp Co., designated \"THIS SPACE IS RESERVED FOR MESSAGE\" on the left and \"THIS SPACE FOR ADDRESS ONLY\" on the bottom. The stamp box lists domestic, Canadian, Mexican, and foreign postage rates. The card is unposted and clean with no handwriting. Please examine photos carefully to assess edge wear, surface condition, and corner condition before purchasing.
History & Current Status of the Building
This postcard illustrates the original Parsons High School located at 26th and Main Streets in Parsons, Labette County, Kansas, erected in 1893 at a cost of approximately $30,000. Designed with Victorian Romanesque Revival influences, it featured a prominent central brick tower and served as the town’s primary high school during the late 1890s and early 1900s. As enrollment grew, a larger high school was constructed between 1924 and 1926 at 2719 Main Street, replacing this structure. Today, secondary education in the district is hosted at the modern Parsons High School campus at 3030 Morton Avenue.
Store Policy / Information
Please Examine Pictures for Condition as they are part of the description. I Will be happy to combine shipping with any of my items. If you buy it and don\'t like it, send it back at your expense for a full refund (excluding original shipping). The item must be returned in the same condition in which it was sent.
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