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History · Topeka
Topeka, since 1854
Topeka (, tə-PEE-kə) is the capital city of the U.S. state of Kansas and the county seat of Shawnee County. We’re gathering its old postcards, photos and papers from public archives right now.
172 years of Topeka
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