June 2018

A Westport Wine Garden at 39th and Roanoke

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In the late 1800s, a popular entertainment site at Thirty-Ninth and Roanoke was called one of the most beautiful spots in Kansas City. For many years, German immigrant Frederick Esslinger’s house, vineyards, and wine garden were popular destinations for many Westport and Kansas City residents. After the wine garden was closed around 1900 and the house […]

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Map Shows Fairground Racetrack That Became Curve of Valentine Road

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A popular fairground that lasted for only five years left a lasting mark on the development of Midtown. In the 1800s, fairs that showcased agriculture techniques and equipment and offered wildly popular horse races were held all over the United States. From 1882 to 1887, the Kansas City Inter-State Fairgrounds operated on land stretching from

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