Situated in the heart of the Great Plains, Wichita has been a city of energy and change.
Urban renewal transformed whole sections of the city, while redevelopment brough.
Meanwhile, African Americans, countercultural figures, and other groups struggled to reshape local affairs.
During the postwar years, commercial and business activities downtown thrived, while shopping malls and drive-ins appeared in new suburbs.
The Great Depression and World War II brought both challenges and opportunities.
Situated in the heart of the Great Plains, Wichita has been a city of energy and change