Karlan

Charles A. Karlan, born in Detroit in 1874, has made significant contributions to the furniture industry in Kansas since establishing his factory in Topeka in 1905. His artistic designs, notably for the State Historical Society’s Memorial Building, have garnered wide recognition. A veteran of the Spanish-American War, he served with distinction and returned to furniture manufacturing after his honorable discharge. Active in community organizations, Karlan has built a reputation as a skilled craftsman and businessman, raising two children with his wife, Louise.