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Saturday, October 18th, 2025

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Old Depot Museum - FCHS Dec 7, 2023

During the 1910s, Luke Hoffman was an Ottawa University student pursuing a degree in science and a passion for photography and graphic design. Hoffman captured hundreds of lively and often funny images of student life—in the classroom, in residence halls and boarding rooms, at play, and around town. Some photos were used in the OU’s yearbook, but many survive only in 3 photo albums donated to FCHS in 2010 by Hoffman’s family. #KansasHistory #HistoricPhotography #OttawaKS @histodons @genealogy

Old Depot Museum - FCHS Oct 31, 2023

Join us Thurs, November 2, 7pm for Katie Keckeisen's exploration of the history of attempting to communicate with the dead. "Beyond the Veil: A History of Spiritualism" is available in person and online. #Paranormal #OttawaKS #KansasHistory @humanitiesks https://www.olddepotmuseum.org/november-2-program-beyond-the-veil-a-history-of-spiritualism/
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November 2 Program: Beyond the Veil: A History of Spiritualism – Franklin County Historical Society

Diana Staresinic-Deane Jul 11, 2023

The Flint Hills Trail bridge over the Marais des Cygnes River from the Second Street Dam. #OttawaKS #ToTheStarsKS #KansasRivers

Old Depot Museum - FCHS Jul 7, 2023

On July 7, 1909, four cars of the 10-coach Santa Fe No. 5 rolled into 8 feet of fast-moving flood water just half a mile from Pomona, Kansas. 300 people were aboard the train; all but one--a 4-year-old named Georgie Rhodes--survived. #KansasHistory #Railroads #Floods #PomonaKS #OttawaKS @histodons

Old Depot Museum - FCHS Jan 13, 2023

The Franklin County Historical Society is working on a new exhibit, and we need your help! Our upcoming exhibit tells the story of the Civil Defense and Ground Observation Corps. If you have local artifacts, please contact brannana (at) olddepotmuseum (dot) org.

#KansasHistory #ColdWar #CivilDefense #FranklinCountyKS #OttawaKS #PomonaKS #RichmondKS #PrincetonKS #RantoulKS #LaneKS #WellsvilleKS #CentropolisKS #PeoriaKS #AppanooseCommunityKS @histodons

Old Depot Museum - FCHS Jan 4, 2023

In 1885, despite community protests, Franklin County built the Locust Street Bridge, which became an important corridor across the the Marais des Cygnes River in #OttawaKS. The flood-battered bridge was torn down in 1961 to make way for flood control. #KansasHistory #Bridges @histodons

Old Depot Museum - FCHS Jan 3, 2023

Join us in person or online for Grady Atwater's presentation on John Brown and early Lane, Kansas during our January 29 86th Annual FCHS Meeting. Free program with a great historian and storyteller. Learn more: https://www.olddepotmuseum.org/january-29-john-brown-and-lane-kansas-subject-of-86th-annual-fchs-meeting-presentation/

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January 29: John Brown and Lane, Kansas, subject of 86th Annual FCHS Meeting presentation – Franklin County Historical Society

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Old Depot Museum - FCHS Dec 23, 2022

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Christmas in Franklin County in words and photos:

Pence’s Super IGA, southeast corner of Fourth & Main, decorated for Christmas. The Mode O Day company sign can be seen above. This building is now the home of Corner Market and Impact Wealth Planners. 11/

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Old Depot Museum - FCHS Dec 23, 2022

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Christmas in Franklin County in words and photos:

Decorating an aluminum Christmas tree in preparation for a party at Elks Lodge #803 in Ottawa, Kansas. The woman on the right is identified as Carol Gleason, and the boy is her son, John. Photo by J.B. Muecke. 8/

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