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This historical tablet was placed in front of Constitution Hall. Its replica is now on the building's facade.
Mid-19th century artist Henry Worrall depicts "Lady Liberty" kneeling, under attack by proslavery forces.
Courtesy Kansas Historical Society
Clockwise from upper left;
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Topeka Constitutional Convention president James Lane.
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Free State Territorial governor Dr. Charles Robinson.
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Town association president and leading Kansas abolitionist Cyrus K. Holliday.
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Constitution Hall developer and Topeka's first mayor Loring Farnsworth.
This 1855 handbill invites voter discussion on the Topeka Constitution. Courtesy The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
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