“You can tell the world that Pittsburg has one of the finest theatres in [the] Southwest.” That was the Pittsburg Daily Headlight’s introduction to the newly opened Colonial Theatre in March of 1920. By all accounts, the new theatre made a dramatic impact on the local entertainment scene; two thousand […]
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Big Brutus: Think Big
Enjoy this in depth look at one of Southeast Kansas’ biggest tourist attractions. Beccy Tanner from The Wichita Eagle, tackles this big story and offers up all the reasons why, Big Brutus needs to be a part of your next family getaway.
Food Wars: Kansas Fried Chicken War [subscription]
Camille Ford visits the chicken dinner road in Pittsburg, Kan., and warring fried chicken joints, Chicken Annie’s and Chicken Mary’s.
Fried-Chicken War [paywall]
The writer in this 1982 article in The New Yorker explores the “war” between two fried chicken restaurants in Southeast Kansas.
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