HOUSTON WHITESIDE HISTORICAL DISTRICT INC

HUTCHINSON, KS

F-1 Injector Injector plate of an F-1 rocket engine.
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Houston Whiteside Historical District Inc. is a nonprofit organization located in Hutchinson, Kansas. Founded in 1997, it is one of the oldest historical preservation organizations in the state. The group is dedicated to preserving the history and architecture of the Houston Whiteside area of Hutchinson, which includes over 600 buildings, some of which are over 100 years old. The district was named after Houston Whiteside, an early settler who opened a general store in the area in 1885.

The organization works to educate the public about the history of the district and to preserve the historic buildings and homes. They have organized walking tours, published a book about the district, and provided grants to help owners restore their properties. They also advocate for the preservation of the district and regularly attend meetings of local government and civic organizations.

The group is comprised of volunteers and is supported by membership fees and donations. They host several events throughout the year including a home and garden tour, a Christmas walk, and a fundraiser. They also offer a summer youth program to teach local kids about the history and architecture of the district.

Houston Whiteside Historical District Inc. is an important part of Hutchinson’s history and culture. The organization is committed to preserving the area’s unique character and the homes and buildings that make it so special.

HOUSTON WHITESIDE HISTORICAL DISTRICT INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in HUTCHINSON KS. US MID #8402000414

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

F-1 Injector Injector plate of an F-1 rocket engine.
Apollo Mission Control Center Console Photo by Eric Friedebach
Apollo Launch Pad White Room
16mm Maurer Data Acquisition Camera DAC Flown On Apollo Photo by Eric Friedebach
Apollo 11 Film Canister, Buzz Aldrin Photo by Eric Friedebach
Apollo 12 Instrument Panel Keyboard Photo by Eric Friedebach
Apollo Lunar Module Ascent Stage Control Panel Photo by Eric Friedebach
Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird USAF Serial: 61-7961 From Wikipedia: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_SR-71_Blackbird" rel="noreferrer nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_SR-71_Blackbird</a> The Lockheed SR-71 "Blackbird" is a long-range, high-altitude, Mach 3+ strategic reconnaissance aircraft developed and manufactured by the American aerospace company Lockheed Corporation. It was operated by both the United States Air Force (USAF) and NASA. The SR-71 was developed as a black project from the Lockheed A-12 reconnaissance aircraft during the 1960s by Lockheed's Skunk Works division. American aerospace engineer Clarence "Kelly" Johnson was responsible for many of the aircraft's innovative concepts. The shape of the SR-71 was based on that of the A-12, which was one of the first aircraft to be designed with a reduced radar cross-section. At one point, a bomber variant of the aircraft was under consideration, before the program was focused solely on reconnaissance. Mission equipment for the reconnaissance role included signals intelligence sensors, a side-looking airborne radar, and a photo camera; the SR-71 was both longer and heavier than the A-12, allowing it to hold more fuel as well as a two-seat cockpit. The SR-71 designation has been attributed to lobbying efforts by USAF Chief of Staff General Curtis LeMay, who preferred the SR (Strategic Reconnaissance) designation over simply RS (Reconnaissance, Strategic). The aircraft was introduced to operational service in January 1966. During aerial reconnaissance missions, the SR-71 operated at high speeds and altitudes (Mach 3.2 and 85,000 feet, 25,900 meters) to allow it to outrace threats. If a surface-to-air missile launch was detected, the standard evasive action was simply to accelerate and outfly the missile. On average, each SR-71 could fly once per week due to the extended turnaround required after mission recovery. A total of 32 aircraft were built; 12 were lost in accidents with none lost to enemy action. During 1988, the USAF retired the SR-71 largely for political reasons; several were briefly reactivated during the 1990s before their second retirement in 1998. NASA was the final operator of the type, retiring their examples in 1999. Since its retirement, the SR-71's role has been taken up by a combination of reconnaissance satellites and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs); a proposed UAV successor, the SR-72 is under development by Lockheed Martin, and scheduled to fly in 2025. The SR-71 has been given several nicknames, including "Blackbird" and "Habu". As of 2020 the SR-71 continues to hold the official world record it set in 1976 for the fastest air-breathing manned aircraft, previously held by the related Lockheed YF-12. Photo by Eric Friedebach
Apollo 13 Command Module Interior Photo by Eric Friedebach
Apollo Launch Pad White Room Photo by Eric Friedebach
Apollo Launch Pad White Room, Günter Wendt Signature From Wikipedia: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G%C3%BCnter_Wendt" rel="noreferrer nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G%C3%BCnter_Wendt</a> Günter F. Wendt (also spelled Guenter Wendt; August 28, 1923 – May 3, 2010) was a German-born American mechanical engineer noted for his work in the U.S. human spaceflight program. An employee of McDonnell Aircraft and later North American Aviation, he was in charge of the spacecraft close-out crews at the launch pads for the entire Mercury and Gemini programs (1961–1966), and the manned phase of the Apollo program (1968–1975) at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC). His official title was Pad Leader. In NASA documentary films, Wendt appears as the bespectacled, thin man in a bow-tie and white cap and coat, usually standing near the hatch, clipboard in hand; or bending over seated crew members, pulling their safety harnesses snug for launch. Photo by Eric Friedebach
Apollo 13 Command Module Instrument Panel Photo by Eric Friedebach

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HOUSTON WHITESIDE HISTORICAL DISTRICT INC
513 E SHERMAN
HUTCHINSON
KS
67501

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MID # 8402000414
Name HOUSTON WHITESIDE HISTORICAL DISTRICT INC
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 481133979
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201012
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 38.049691, -97.92083
CODES FIPS State Code: 20
FIPS County Code: 155
US Census Tract: 000700
US Census Block: 6010