Midtown Once Had Many Corner Stores

Jan 12, 2015

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in Corner stores, Midtown Neighborhoods, West Plaza

As part of our Uncovering History Project, the Midtown KC Post is examining each block in Midtown. A set of 1940 tax assessment photos is available for many blocks.

The photos below show the rest of the homes on the block as they looked in 1940.

Today, we look at residences and businesses in the West Plaza neighborhood, from 45^th Street south to 46^th Street, from Bell to State Line. The block included several businesses, including Phillips Market and Wright’s Lunch on 45th, and several small residences.

Photos courtesy Kansas City Public Library, Missouri Valley Special Collections.

grocery stores West Plaza

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4 responses to “Midtown Once Had Many Corner Stores”

Julie T

January 12, 2015

I don’t know anything about the photos, but I sure hope someone else does. This is my neighborhood, and I’d like to know more about each of these houses and buildings.

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Margie Richcreek

January 15, 2015

I just moved to the West Plaza neighborhood in July, and I’m enjoying your historical series. Although I lived in Platte County the past 45 years, I’ve always been involved in activities in the midtown region and love living here, now!
margie

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Lisa Madden

January 20, 2015

I would love to know more about this area; my life began here.

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Joe Montanari

January 23, 2015

Great photos. There must be some stories here, waiting to be told.

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Midtown Once Had Many Corner Stores

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