October 24, 2013

Just a short drive down the road from Salina is the President Eisenhower Boyhood Home, Museum and Presidential Library.  It was an excellent display and strongly recommend it to anyone that comes near Abilene, KS.

On the way to the Museum, which opened at 9, we passed a Russell Stover factory and Candy store,  which wasn't open yet.  Sorry, they lose.

 
The Dwight D. Eisenhower boyhood home.  The home is located on the original site with the contents all original artifacts.  Six boys were raised here and all became successful in their adult lives.

 
 Need a copy of your birth certificate,  and you know who you are...make a copy of the family bible.

 

 Eisenhower family picture

 A letter which was sent to the soldiers before the beginning of Operation Overlord.

 General Eisenhower's Staff car which was retired, bought by friends, sent back to the factory for a makeover and presented to General Eisenhower after the war.

The museum was separated into 2 sections.  The first was his war years and the second was his presidential years.  The 2nd large button on the bottom row reads  Democrats  Republicans for Ike. 

 Fall leaf peeping season...Kansas style.

 Kansas Capitol building in the middle of repairs.

 The old mechanical elevator is still in use today per state resolution.

 The inside of the building is lined with Copper that has recently been polished.

These Copper columns in the chambers of the House and Senate are hollow.  The vents on the bottom add ventilation to the room.

In the Governor's ceremonial office there are photographs from 4-H members that are part of the Governor's photo collection.

A photo of the home where Dr. Brewster Higley was visiting a patient in 1842.  The home inspired him to pen the words to the poem "My Western Shore"  which became the Kansas State Song  "Home On The Range".

Once completed, visitors will be able to climb the stairs almost to the top of the dome.  Notice the railing under the staging.

The railroads contributed to the success of the State of Kansas.  Before the railroad came through, the population was about 200.  Topeka is  well known for the landmark United States Supreme Court case
Brown vs Board

Driving around out west, there are many cars still on the road that would have rusted out back home.  Tom has seen several "88" Caprice sedans and Chevy Luminas still on the road.

 A water tower.

Busy day tomorrow.  Headed to Paducah Kentucky.  Many of you will know why.