When a large swath of this Midwestern town was burned to the ground in Quantrill's Raid in 1863, it lost many of its historic homes. With a few notable exceptions, the old houses in Lawrence were built after the raid, from 1870 to 1920. Visitors will enjoy the city's collection of Folk-Victorian, Queen Anne, English Cottage, Craftsman, and Colonial Revival homes, especially in the 12-block expanse known as Old West Lawrence Historic District. Surrounding this throwback glamour is a colorful college town known for its vibrant arts and music scene.
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