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Melan bridge February 26, 2026 · Katie Keckeisen Local History: The rise and fall of Topeka's Melan Bridge Between 1858 & 1895 several bridges span the river at today's Kansas Ave, but none of them could withstand the regular flooding. In 1898 a bridge was finally built that was thought would last as long as the city itself. Read More
February 26, 2026 · Brittany Keegan Runway Remix: Fashion in Focus Seven artists developed original pieces of wearable fiber art inspired by pieces from the library’s permanent art collection. runway remix
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