1905

Morton-Simmons Hardware established its business on First Street in the large warehousing district around the rail connections east of downtown Wichita. The popular Keen Kutter brand name emblazoned on the cupola made the building an instant landmark. The tall cupola held 20,000 gallons of water for the state-of-the-art sprinkler system found throughout the warehouse.

Containing more wholesale space than any other building in the city, it housed more than 79,000 pieces of merchandise. The building's technology included messenger call boxes, house telephones and electric elevators.

Our Motto

"The recollection of QUALITY remains long after the PRICE is forgotten."

Trademark Registered

Marker is on Mosley near 1st Street, on the left when traveling north.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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