WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Wichita’s second-oldest continuously operating business is celebrating 150 years of service on Friday, and the city council is recognizing the achievement.
Since its establishment in 1876 — only six years after Wichita was incorporated — Tillie’s Flower Shop has helped people celebrate anniversaries, birthdays, holidays and other milestones.
IN DEPTH: Tillie’s Flower Shop in Wichita turns 150 this year
In recognition of the store’s dedication to Wichita, the city council approved a proclamation on Tuesday naming Aug. 14, 2026, as Tillie’s Flower Shop Day.
“One hundred fifty years of service is an extraordinary achievement that reflects resilience, dedication and a lasting contribution to the economic and cultural life of our community,” the proclamation says in part.
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On its anniversary, Tillie’s will also give back by delivering 150 roses each to 20 nonprofits and hand out 60,000 roses — a dozen at a time — to its customers…