Douglas County Courthouse
by yooperprof
The County Courthouse is at the edge of the central Business District of Lawrence, at 11th and Massachusetts. It was finished in 1904, and was one of the last important works of notable Lawrence architect John Haskell. Haskell - originally from Rhode Island, educated at Brown, apprenticed in Boston - was one of the first "Jayhawkers," and he witnessed the transformation of Lawrence from "Bleeding Kansas battlesite" to "outpost of learned civilization." Haskell designed many imporant buildings in Kansas, including the state capitol in Topeka.
(Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence is named in honor of Dudley C. Haskell, John G.'s brother and an early Member of Congress from Kansas.)
Grain Silo
by polrbear
Every town in Kansas has one, but sometimes you just have to look for it. These "skyscrapers of the plains" remind you that even a cultural hot-spot like Lawrence still serves as a local gathering spot for farmers to move their crops out.
Watson Library
by yooperprof
A University is only as good as its Library, and Watson Library is quite good. A rich collection of books and comfortable stuffed chairs in the reading room. There are also excellent views of the surrounding plains from the upper levels of the book stacks.
1425 Jayhawk Boulevard
"Kneeling Moses"
by yooperprof
Sculpture by local Lawrence artice Elden Tefft, located in front of Smith Hall, home of the Department of Religious Studies.
Although it is not shown in this picture, Moses is kneeling in front of a large stained glass window which is part of Smith Hall. The stained glass depicts the burning bush which spoke to Moses, and which although aflame was not "consumed" by the fire.
The story of Moses and the burning bush has been an important part of the "mythos" of the University of Kansas and of Lawrence, its home. This entire region was "aflame" in the 1860s, when it was the center of "Bleeding Kansas." Lawrence was literally on fire after William Quantrill's raid of 1863, which killed 150 residents here. But the spirit of KANSAS was not consumed.
A place comfortable with diversity
by jayhawk2000
Most people here don't blink or stare or frown at someone different from themselves. They seem to welcome a stranger's face...a new identity...a fresh point of view. The city promises equal rights to its gay and lesbian citizens. I suppose being a university town means most everyone is keen to learn and to share.
Just ask the Honk for Hemp guy!
Doll truck
Beer bottle cap car with propeller
Trophy, 2008 National Men's Basketball Champions
My family approaching The Phog for a women's game
