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Remembering La Yarda a faded East Lawrence community
Romero recalls La Yarda as a little hacienda-like complex with two U shaped brick buildings near the Kansas River. built by Santa Fe Railroad residents used kerosene lamps until the 1940s, raised gardens and chickens, and faced flood damage in 1951 leaving only foundations. an oral history project began in 2006 to preserve stories of life there amid discrimination and segregation. local efforts to recognize the site continue with plans for a park or public space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romero
la Yarda
Santa Fe Railroad
East Lawrence
Kansas River
Kansas
Lawrence
Watkins Museum of History
Helen Krische
Nora Murphy
Emily Raymond
Krische
St. John the Evangelist Church
Journal-World First
Murphy
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
la Yarda Group