Little Sisters of the Poor, Formerly the Lykins Institute

Little Sisters of the Poor, Formerly the Lykins Institute

Little Sisters of the Poor, formerly The Lykins Institute, founded by Martha A. "Mattie" (Livingston) Lykins (later Mrs. George Caleb Bingham). This institution faced 31st Street at Oak. For more inforamtion, see the book, "Missouri Star: The Life and Times of Martha A. "Mattie" (Livingston) Lykins Bingham," by Rose Ann Findlen. Photo taken from the book, "Kansas City Und Sein Deutschtum," page 40.