Hesston Public Library

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Churches
Evangelical United Brethren Church, Second church established in [Hesston]-back of photograph
Churches
Old EUB church, corner of Weaver & [Amos] streets -back of photo
Aerials
Aerial view of Excel Industries, circa 1975, taken looking northeast. Note that the Hesston High School football field is under construction.
2016 Excel Shooting
The 2026 7th/8th Grade Hesston Extended Learning Program class researched this event in Hesston History and created both an article and a video with…
Transportation
Sign at Exit 40 of Kansas State Hwy 165, which is now [2017] Interstate 135.
Hesston Public Library
Municipal Building
Located at 116 N. Main, and constructed in 1930
2020 Novel Coronavirus Hesston Family "Porchtraits"
In 2019-2020 a novel coronavirus mutated and spread around the world, causing a sometimes deadly disease in humans, commonly termed COVID-19. By…
Agriculture
Farmer plowing and fertilizing a field outside of Hesston.
Mill and Grain Elevator
Residences
Photo of a plowed field on the outskirts of a town. Unconfirmed if this is the town of Hesston.
Back of photo says Property: Murray Bandy but…
2020 Novel Coronavirus Hesston Family "Porchtraits"
Baby Richard is seven weeks old in this photo. Heather commented, "He was born the day before all this COVID stuff really started."
Fire/EMT
Fire Chief Weldon Bachman who has served as fireman for more than 30 years. Under his supervision and training, Hesston's Fire Departmnet has become…
Fire/EMT
FIRE CHIEF WELDON "BUD" BACHMAN and two trucks in 1986. He has served since approx 1971. Label on back of photo
Fire/EMT
According to Jon Friesen, 2019: Gregg Friesen wears a self-contained breathing apparatus. He is talking to John Blough.
Fire/EMT
FD-2 Fire proof coats, boots, and helmets used in 1986 by volunteer firemen. At this time the Fire Department, Ambulance Service, and Police…
Hesston College [pre-1935]
Student playing croquet on the first athletic field for Hesston College. Green Gables can be seen in the background.
Municipal Building
First City Building For Hesston located at 116 N. Main Street. -- label on back of photo
Hesston College [pre-1935]
First Dinning Hall, Green Gables, Hesston Academy & Bible School. pg. 37
Hesston College [pre-1935]
1910 First Dining Hall Green Gables Hesston Academy & Bible School -- typed on back of photo