Atchison Kansas Commercial Street 1866 vintage print

Description: Vintage Print: Commercial Street, Atchison Kansas Year of Publication: 1866 Harper's Weekly Size: 16" x 11" 41cm x 28 cm Condition: normal aging (see pictures) In 1866, Atchison, Kansas was a growing town located on the Missouri River. The town had been founded in the 1850s as a port and trading center, and by 1866 it was a hub of commerce and transportation for the region.Atchison had played a significant role in the Civil War, with troops stationed in the town and skirmishes fought nearby. In 1866, the town was still recovering from the war, but was rapidly expanding and growing as new settlers arrived in the area.The town's economy was based on agriculture and transportation, with wheat, corn, and livestock being major products. The Missouri River was a vital transportation route, with steamboats carrying goods up and down the river.In 1866, Atchison was also a center of politics and culture in Kansas. The town was a stop on the Oregon Trail and was a key location for the abolitionist movement. Many of the town's residents were supporters of the Union cause during the Civil War, and after the war ended, the town remained an important center of Republican politics in the state.Despite its growing prosperity, Atchison was still a rough-and-tumble town in 1866, with saloons, gambling halls, and brothels lining the streets. The town's law enforcement was not always able to maintain order, and violence was not uncommon.Today, Atchison has a rich history and many of its historic buildings have been preserved, including Victorian homes and commercial buildings in the downtown area. The town remains an important center of agriculture and transportation in the region.

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