One of Wichita’s most recognizable historic mansions has for years looked more like a creepy haunted house than a cherished part of Wichita’s history. It’s been looted. It’s been vandalized. Within the past decade, someone even tried to set it on fire. But those who’ve driven past the 1886 Sternberg Mansion at 1065 N. Waco lately have noticed that it looks almost new again. There’s no more broken glass. The house has new storm windows. And — most noticeably — it’s gotten a fresh coat of paint: white with gray trim. The mansion, which during its 138 years of life has at various times served as a private residence, a boarding house, and a weekend handyman project, now has a new purpose. Read more at Kansas.com ✍️: Denise Neil; current photos by Travis Heying #Wichita #Kansas #Local #History #historic #restore #renovate #mansion #fy #fyp #fypage #fyc #foryourpage #foryourpages