Elizabeth M. Watkins Community Museum
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Watkins Museum of History | |
 The Watkins Museum of History | |
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| Location | 1047 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, Kansas |
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| Coordinates | 38°57′51″N 95°14′09″W / 38.96417°N 95.23583°W |
| Architectural style | Romanesque[1] |
| NRHP reference No. | 71000311 |
| Added to NRHP | February 24, 1971[1] |
The Watkins Museum of History is a museum in Lawrence, Kansas that is managed by the Douglas County Historical Society. It provides programs and public events, educational resources and activities, and changing exhibits about the heritage of Douglas County.[2]
History
In 1888, Watkins National Bank opened at 11th and Massachusetts. Founded by Jabez B. Watkins, the bank would last until 1929. Watkin's wife Elizabeth donated the bank building to the city to use as a city hall. In 1970, the city built a new city hall and after extensive renovations, the bank reopened in 1975 as the Elizabeth M. Watkins Community Museum.[2]
References
- ^ a b "Old Lawrence City Hall". National Register of Historic Places. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
- ^ a b "The Watkins Building | Watkins Community Museum of History | Douglas County Kansas". WatkinsMuseum.org. April 14, 2011. Archived from the original on July 10, 2017. Retrieved May 21, 2012.