Development of Auburndale

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DescriptionPhotocopied excerpt titled "Development of Auburndale" from Shawnee County Historical Society Bulletin #45, "Potwin Place: Its History and Traditions"; Excerpt discusses how Auburndale became a part of the city of Topeka and how the scenery made it a desirable area; Excerpt also discusses the role of the Topeka Land and Development Company (Boston Syndicate) and local newspapers played in Auburndale's history and includes a picture of newspaper clippings advertising the area's positive qualities; Excerpt also recounts the local election of 1896 and the tension between residents of Auburndale and Potwin. Last edited by: Juliana Hill

CreatorShawnee County Historical Society Last edited by: Juliana Hill

SubjectTopeka (Kan.) Last edited by: Juliana Hill

Local history Last edited by: Juliana Hill

Neighborhoods Last edited by: Juliana Hill

Auburndale Neighborhood Last edited by: Juliana Hill

Topeka Land and Development Company Last edited by: Juliana Hill

Bulletins of Shawnee County Historical Society Last edited by: Juliana Hill

Potwin Neighborhood Last edited by: Juliana Hill

Elections

Newspapers Last edited by: Juliana Hill

DateDecember 1968 Last edited by: Juliana Hill

Decade1960s Last edited by: Juliana Hill

LanguageEnglish Last edited by: Juliana Hill

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