

Local History
Local History
Explore our books, pamphlets, clippings and other written sources that tell the story of Topeka’s unique history. You will also find photographs, prints, posters, scrapbooks and audio-visual materials that help bring this history to life. The Topeka Room houses the library’s local history collection. Our digital collection includes the Sanborn maps and the Sherwood Smith blueprints.
Recent Articles
January 25, 2025 ·
Kansas suffragists honored at State Capitol
Discover the history of the Kansas women who fought for suffrage and explore a new mural in the Kansas Capitol that honors their achievements.
December 11, 2024 ·
More retro recipes from the Topeka Room
November 27, 2024 ·
Discover National Register of Historic Places sites in Topeka
November 5, 2024 ·
Freud and Friendliness: Menninger at 100
October 30, 2024 ·
Finding your identity with genealogy research
October 22, 2024 ·
True Crime: The Monroe Axe Murder Mystery
September 17, 2024 ·
Researching the history of your neighborhood
All Articles







Events
Events
Mar
24
Mar 24 | 06:00PM - 7:00PM
Historic Downtown Topeka Walking Tour
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
Mar
27
Mar 27 | 07:00PM - 8:30PM
Roots in East Friesland, Lower Saxony, Germany
Marvin Auditorium 101C
Apr
1
Apr 1 | 05:00PM - 6:30PM
Building Your Family Tree
Menninger Room 206
Apr
8
Apr 8 | 05:00PM - 6:30PM
Finding Your Family in Vital Records
Virtual Room 02




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