From four-plexes to shirtwaists, Midtown’s unique architecture sets it apart.
This block of row houses is a one-of-a-kind in Midtown. There are several reasons for that. First, it predates much of the architecture in this part of the city, built in the early days of the southward development. And its style – Queen Anne with some Eastlake elements – is also uncommon in Midtown. The […]
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The address the Kansas City Star called “the most conspicuous building on the skyline” in 1914 doesn’t stand out that much today. But the St. Regis Hotel, which has stood solidly at the northeast corner of Linwood and The Paseo for 100 years, was once the tallest building outside of downtown and one of the
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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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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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