Lawrence, since 1854

Lawrence is a city in and the county seat of Douglas County, Kansas, United States, and the sixth-largest city in the state. We’re gathering its old postcards, photos and papers from public archives right now.

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172 years of Lawrence

Every find lands on the timeline as it comes in. Gaps show where the archives go quiet, and where neighbors can help.

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