Are you interested in collecting a piece of Kansas sesquicentennial history? In recognition of the 150th anniversary of statehood, the Kansas Department of Transportation placed road signs on major highways along the state’s boarder. I hope you were able to see them in your travels. It is time for the signs to come down and they are looking for a good home. KDOT has 20 metal signs that are 6′ X 1 1/2′ and two metal signs that measure 12′ X 2′. These are standard reflective state highway signs, see attached drawing. The 6 foot signs will be taken to the nearest KDOT office and interested parties can pick them up there. The 12 foot signs were located on I-70 at Kansas City and Goodland. KDOT will deliver these signs to museums within a 50 mile radius of these cities. If you would like a sign, please email me at mmadden@kshs.org by Monday, January 30. Please include the name and address of your museum and if you are requesting a 6 foot or 12 foot sign. You will be notified on January 31 if we can accommodate your request. We hope to be able to accommodate everyone.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Mary
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Mary Madden
Director, Education and Outreach Division
Kansas 150 State Coordinator
Kansas Historical Society
6425 SW 6th Avenue
Topeka KS 66615-1099
785-272-8681, ext. 417
