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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1994

Page

8

Capitol East Wing Recounts Kansas Capitol's Humble Beginnings

The east wing of the Kansas Capitol, built starting 1866 and opened 1869, began as the entire state government home. It featured different materials, rounded arches, and a smaller footprint, with lawmakers later expanding to the west wing by 1881.

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Stark Cafe Draws Friday Night Crowd in Rural Kansas

In Stark Kansas a single downtown block centers community life around the Stark Cafe. On Friday nights 30 plus cars line the street as locals and visitors come for fried chicken, live music and a welcoming open mic. The cafe, started in 1969, now spans two buildings after community volunteers knocked down a fire wall to expand.

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