HOTNIA Asset Map by Danae Camacho

Historic Old Town

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Historic Old Town Neighborhood Improvement Association (HOTNIA)

ShaMecha King Simms

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President of HOTNIA

2023 Chair of Citizens Advisory Council (CAC)

Episcopal Dioscese of Kansas

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A centralized Christian Church that oversees several others around eastern Kansas, they also provide community services as a focus for their bishops and clergies.

Governor's Row House

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Privately owned, this house is recognized by the Kansas Historical Society. John and Deborah Sidwell dedicate themselves to its full restoration to become a fully functional event space and apartment complex.

Topeka High School

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A large public school with over 1,500 children enrolled.

Hospitals

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The nonprofit hospital Stormont Vail (Cotton O'Neil,) and KU St. Francis, both especially beneficial for its proximity to HOT. This also includes Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital, Family Service & Guidance Center, and Behavior Consultants.

TSCPL

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Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library

Though it is technically out of the zoning area from HOT, it is merely a block difference, and brings as much beneficial services to neighbors of Historic Old Town as any other Topekan.

Organizations and Institutions

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Includes non-profits, public and private spaces

Private

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People

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Influential and valuable people beneficial to Historic Old Town

Material Goods

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Food places, stores, material capital

Built Environment

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External and environmental spaces

Taco Al's

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Taco Al's is a family-owned restaurant in HOT and has been in business since 1963. This is an important asset within the community because it is such a long-standing business, and is one of the only family-run restaurants within HOT.

Burger King

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This is an asset within HOT because it offers cheap food for people on the go. Additionally, Burger King provides the opportunity for jobs within the community.

Pizza Hut

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This is an asset within HOT because it offers fairly priced food in a quick manner. Additionally, Pizza Hut offers opportunities for various jobs for those within the community.

Domino's

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This is an asset within HOT because it offers fairly priced food in a quick manner. Additionally, Domino's has opportunities for various jobs for those within the community.

New Orleans Style Daiquiris & More

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Recently opened in 2022, this drink shop serves various alcoholic beverages and provides the 21+ HOT community the opportunity to experience Louisianna style drinks.

K-Tacos

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K-Tacos is a Mexican food truck stationed in HOT. This shop offers traditional Mexican food in an easy-to-access way due to it being transportable.

G's Frozen Custard

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G's Frozen Custard is a dessert shop that has been in the HOT community for 32 years. As a locally owned, award-winning business, G's is a vital part of the community and also serves as a gathering place.

community identified

Dollar General

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Dollar General provides members of the HOT community with job opportunities as well as products at low prices.

Mister Thrifty's

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Mister Thrifty's is a grocery and surplus store that sells items at discounted prices. Because there are no supermarkets or grocery stores near Historic Old Town, Mister Thrifty's is an incredibly important asset for those who do not have resources or time to drive across town to go shopping.

Hayes House of Music

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Hayes House of Music is a locally owned business that provides several services to the HOT community. Not only do they provide instrument repair services, but they also sell used instruments, records, and comic books.

Continental Pharmacy LLC

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As an independently owned business, Continental Pharmacy provides a great service to members within the HOT community. They offer free delivery and because they are individually owned, they are able to make stronger connections with their customers.

Similar Mode Uniforms

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Similar Mode Uniforms is a locally owned business located in HOT that sells a vast variety of uniforms, specifically for professional jobs.

Prairie Glass Studio

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Prairie Glass Studio is a locally owned art studio centered around glass art. This studio/shop offers products that community members can purchase, as well as services such as hosting events (birthday parties, retreats, etc) and offering glass art classes.

Public & Non-profits

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Bishop Cathleen Chitterdan Bascom, Episcopal Diocese of Kansas

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Bishop Cathleen oversees many assets of the community such as use of funds and grants for churches and women of the diocese’s education, the Bethany House and Garden, and Justice and Racial Reconciliation Task Force

Mother Jennifer Allen, Episcopal Diocese of Kansas

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Bethany Garden

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Green space open to the public, it is frequently used as a tranquil and learning environment for Topeka High School students and other people.

team identified

Marcy Carlson

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Trinity Lutheran Church/ NIA Representative

John and Deborah Sidwell, Governor’s Row House

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John and Deborah Sidwell have purchased the Governor’s Row House and turned it into functioning apartments and an event space. They have been remodeling the house while making sure that keeps its original historic charm and features.

Michael Spadafore

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Former HOTNIA President and Member

Michael Byington

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Former HOTNIA Vice-President

Building Blocks of Topeka Inc.

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This non-profit daycare center is an exclusive service for full-time Stormont Vail employees, and it stays open even through inclement weather as unplanned events so that Stormont employees are not stressed over finding alternative child care plans.

Bus Stops from Topeka Metro

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The GEM Building

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Built in 1908, this apartment complex is privately owned, but maintains a landmark home status because its owners focus on preserving the historical architechure rather than profits.

Topeka Fire Station #4

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Built in 1930, this fire station was originally designed as a municipal building, but is still functional today, with a historical background.

The Bowser-Johnson Funeral Chapel

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This black-founded business was founded in Topeka in 1930, and still operates today to provide grieving and funerary services to locals.

Cair Paravel Latin School

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Mater Dei Catholic School

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Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church

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This church is where the HOTNIA and CAC meetings are held.

Karen Hiller

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Councilwomen District 1, is in the following Boards and Commitees:

Budget Committee
Complete Streets Advisory Committee
Futures 2040 Steering Committee
JEDO, MTPO, Economic & Community Development, Policy & Finance (Chair)