Sale of town lots began on April 15, 1855, with some going for as much as $2,000. The town immediately flourished on the Missouri River, with a population of over a thousand. Today, there is little is left.
Doniphan, Kansas
The heavily damaged, burning Japanese aircraft carrier Hiryu, photographed by a plane from the carrier Hosho shortly after sunrise on June 5, 1942 during the Battle of Midway. Hiryu sank a few hours later. Note collapsed flight deck over the forward hangar.
1937/38 - Kienzle display trailer and truck
Historical Kienzle advertising car. In 1937/38, 2 of these cars were built with a Mercedes chassis and a body from Gaubschat, Berlin-Neukölln. The vehicle was 16m long and weighed 11t. Theoretically, it offered room for 75 people. Inside was a watch exhibition for professionals, outside showcases for the public. The vehicle had a radio receiving system, a gramophone and microphone transmission to loudspeakers and an electrical center with its own motor and charging station. The two accumulators had a weight of 500kg.
