Buildings and Architecture

From four-plexes to shirtwaists, Midtown’s unique architecture sets it apart.

“No one knows Squier Park,” but Homes Tour May Raise Profile

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This home at 3640 Tracy is one of five featured on this year’s Squier Park Homes Tour this Saturday. Squier Park was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in April, making it only the second residential district east of Troost to be so honored. Photos courtesy Squier Park Neighborhood Association. According to the […]

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Art Deco fans get a tour of some cool buildings in Midtown

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posted by Joe Lambe Fans of great architecture don’t need to leave the ‘hood to see some fine Art Deco buildings. In fact, two Art Deco tours hosted by the Historic Kansas City Foundation sold out last month. The tours came on the heels of two popular lectures by Architect Richard Farnan at the Kansas City Public Library.

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