William Allen White House
Encyclopedia
William Allen White House, also known as Red Rocks, was the home of Progressive
journalist William Allen White
from 1899 until his death in 1944.
The house was declared a National Historic Landmark
in 1976.
It is operated by the Kansas Historical Society
as William Allen White House State Historic Site.
Progressivism
Progressivism is an umbrella term for a political ideology advocating or favoring social, political, and economic reform or changes. Progressivism is often viewed by some conservatives, constitutionalists, and libertarians to be in opposition to conservative or reactionary ideologies.The...
journalist William Allen White
William Allen White
William Allen White was a renowned American newspaper editor, politician, author, and leader of the Progressive movement...
from 1899 until his death in 1944.
The house was declared a National Historic Landmark
National Historic Landmark
A National Historic Landmark is a building, site, structure, object, or district, that is officially recognized by the United States government for its historical significance...
in 1976.
It is operated by the Kansas Historical Society
Kansas Historical Society
The Kansas Historical Society is the official state historical society of Kansas.Headquartered in Topeka, it operates as "the trustee of the state" for the purpose of maintaining the state's history and operates the Kansas Museum of History, Kansas State Archives and Library, Kansas State Capitol...
as William Allen White House State Historic Site.
External links
- Photos, drawings, data pages and supplemental material, at Historic American Building Survey
- Kansas State Historical Society