Last weekend I ventured across Highway 36 in Kansas for the state’s 11th annual “Treasure Hunt”, a state-long flea market. I was hoping to get lots of interesting photos of architecture along the way, but few opportunities were to be found. I did, however, capture the following images which struck me as noteworthy at the time. I will be taking my camera out for another adventure soon.
First, here are three nondescript buildings which perfectly capture much of the built environment found in the north-central part of Kansas:
![](https://i2.wp.com/architecturalobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/bb00800.jpg?resize=930%2C1395&ssl=1)
It is interesting that the same window has been broken in each door (but that’s not why I took the photo).
![](https://i2.wp.com/architecturalobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/bb00801.jpg?resize=930%2C620&ssl=1)
Lots of faded metal buildings populate the small towns in this region.
![](https://i1.wp.com/architecturalobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/bb00802.jpg?resize=930%2C620&ssl=1)
Strictly utilitarian.
Here are a few other highlights which were spotted along the drive:
![](https://i2.wp.com/architecturalobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/bb00796.jpg?resize=930%2C1395&ssl=1)
Of course I stopped at this sale… I even bought a wonderful old book for 50 cents!
![](https://i1.wp.com/architecturalobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/bb00797.jpg?resize=930%2C620&ssl=1)
I pondered over the chairs, but didn’t have enough room left in the truck (and frankly, despite their retro looks, these chairs were not comfy to sit in).
![](https://i2.wp.com/architecturalobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/bb00798.jpg?resize=930%2C620&ssl=1)
I swooned a little bit when I saw this funky ranch house in surprisingly original condition.
![](https://i2.wp.com/architecturalobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/bb00799.jpg?resize=930%2C620&ssl=1)
I did not swoon when I saw this former Craftsman style bungalow posing as a log cabin.