Iconic Images of Colby, Kan., in the 1930s

Colby, KS | Belleville, KS | Columbus, NE | North Platte, NE

Photos courtesy of Thomas County Historical Society.

Thomas County National Bank, 500 N. Franklin Ave., early 1930s.

W. E. Bjork and son, Homer, at Bjork Blacksmith Shop, 200 block E. 4th St.

Dust storm from intersection of 4th & Franklin Ave., looking south, 1935.

Horse-drawn car in front of Standard Oil station, 1930s.

Last day of school, 1933, Mount Olive School District #16.

Tractor show at intersection of 4th & Franklin Ave., looking north, 1937.

Peter Renner stands next to $1,000 worth of wool on truck, late 1930s.

Works Progress Administration workers building road east of Colby, 1930s.

Laying new rails in Brewster, around 1939.

Kansas-Nebraska Chautauqua explores the lives, hopes, dreams, and history of the Chautauqua Movement from the 1930s, also examining the lives and contributions of several important historical figures.

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	Iconic Images of Colby, Kan., in the 1930s Colby, KS \| Belleville, KS \| Columbus, NE \| North Platte, NE Photos courtesy of Thomas County Historical Society. Thomas County National Bank, 500 N. Franklin Ave., early 1930s. W. E. Bjork and son, Homer, at Bjork Blacksmith Shop, 200 block E. 4th St. Dust storm from intersection of 4th & Franklin Ave., looking south, 1935. Horse-drawn car in front of Standard Oil station, 1930s. Last day of school, 1933, Mount Olive School District #16. Tractor show at intersection of 4th & Franklin Ave., looking north, 1937. Peter Renner stands next to $1,000 worth of wool on truck, late 1930s. Works Progress Administration workers building road east of Colby, 1930s. Laying new rails in Brewster, around 1939. Kansas-Nebraska Chautauqua explores the lives, hopes, dreams, and history of the Chautauqua Movement from the 1930s, also examining the lives and contributions of several important historical figures. © 2008-2009, Kansas & Nebraska Humanities Councils - design: Good Karma Host - Top	presented by...
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