The 1920 murder of a socialite exposes a corrupt Kansas City
Howard stopped the car on the side of the country road and got out of the coupe so he could light his cigar when a black Buick with three passengers pulled up to the side of them.
History
Learning from the Past: The 1918 Flu Pandemic in Kansas City
Kansas City suffered harder than most large cities from the Spanish Flu due to divided politics, mixed messages, and a raging World War.
Leawood Drive-in was host of many memories in the Southland
For over two decades, the Leawood Drive-In entertained thousands of people. The drive-in’s demise and a new owner’s fight for a commercial enterprise showcases an interesting period of history that many will not soon forget.
How a mother, sold into slavery, was presented to her son as a Christmas gift
With a slight smile on his face, the soldier asked, “Dowan, do you know this woman?” Dowan crooked his head to get a better look at the black woman holding the flowers. “It seems like I have seen her somewhere.”
The Country Club Plaza: The nation’s first outdoor shopping mall
The Country Club Plaza is major attraction in Kansas City, especially during this time of year, thanks to its developer Jesse Clyde Nichols’ foresight.
Lou Austin had passion for historic preservation
A celebration of life for Lou Austin is scheduled for October 22 from 5-7:30pm at the Trailside Center, 9901 Holmes Rd.
The Great Flood of 1951
Today as we rush into our basements and pray our sump pumps dont fail us, nothing compares to the flooding that occurred in Kansas City in 1951.
From Decoration Day to Memorial Day – Who started it all?
About two dozen places across the country claim to have originated Memorial Day–once called Decoration Day–but three stories stand out among the rest.
When a devastating cyclone hit in 1886
It happened quite quickly. On May 11, 1886, the sun had been shining until until 10:30 a.m. when darkness enveloped the land block by block. A curious tinge in the atmosphere colored the sky a murky green.
The Folly Theater- The Grand Old Lady of Twelfth Street
The Folly Theater is the only turn-of-the-century playhouse in downtown Kansas City. Saved from demolition and brought back to life, The Grand Old Lady needs help yet again