The MidtownKC Post Helps Tell Midtown’s Story
A slightly obsessive block-by-block history of the Midtown Area of Kansas City.
Every Block Tells a Story
Previous Midtown history focused on fancy houses, fancy people and venerated institutions. We like those, too, but we also want to know about the not-so-fancy people, the not-so-perfect houses and the weird and wacky things that made Midtown what it is.
Neighborhoods
Midtown contains two dozen distinct neighborhoods. Some have been lost….others are changing…all are home to someone.
People
Some specific people stand out in Midtown history, including architects, developers and quirky residents. Not always the ones you have heard about before.
Immigrants
Immigrants helped build the Midtown neighborhoods of today. They came from Ireland, Sweden, Germany and other places.
Black history
Midtown had its own Black neighborhood, Steptoe, and boasts lots of other Black history.
Entertainment
Dance halls, movies theaters, parks and other places where Midtowners played.
Development Trends
Automobiles, streetcars, and a move from downtown to the south…see the trends that influenced Midtown.
Institutions
Churches, schools and other important institutions followed people to Midtown…and created communities around their edges.
Historic Districts
Midtowners love the character of their historic districts.
Weird Stuff
Some stories don’t fit into any other category, but they just have to be told.
Commercial Districts
Our unique districts like the Plaza and Westport make Midtown unique and fun.
Historic Districts
Midtowners love the character of their historic districts.
Weird Stuff
Some stories don’t fit into any other category, but they just have to be told.
Links to More Cool Midtown Stuff
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