Courtesy Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Offering Bowl with Bacchus, Hercules, and Coins, ”Patera of Rennes,” Roman, 208-209. Gold, 1 9/16 x 9 13/16 inches, weight: 2.9 pounds. Bibliothèque nationale de France, Département des monnaies, médailles et antiques, Paris.
Last week, the Midtown KC Post brought you Midtown Kansas City stories about endangered buildings and areas, a new show at the Nelson, and the history of North Hyde Park.
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Historic Kansas City revealed its most endangered list, this year including not only specific structures but also broad categories such as Midtown apartments, neighborhood commercial buildings and historic churches. The Plaza, the area around the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and KCI also made the list.
One of the organizers of Volkerfest explained why Midtown’s Volker neighborhood has started a new event aimed at showcasing musicians and artists.
And the Nelson-Atkins offered a preview of a coming exhibition that highlights ancient Roman treasures.
Our Monday history feature explored the north side of Armour between Kenwood and Holmes, where many civic and business leaders once lived.
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