Kansas City is the largest and most populous city in Missouri state. The City was incorporated as a town in 1850 and as City in 1853. Kansas City thrived after the Civil War, especially in the Prendergast era. Boulevards, Parks, City hall, Country Club Plaza, Country Club District, and several other famous infrastructures were built that completely reshaped the City. At the beginning of the 20th Century, the population of the City was over 163,752 residents. The first streetcars introduced in the City were horse-powered, and in 1908 all of them replaced with electric-powered streetcars. Kansas City had the most extensive streetcars system in the country. During the prohibition era, Kansas City remained unaffected.
Here below are some historical photos of Kansas City from the early 1900s that capture street scenes, landmarks, and everyday life.
What was the location of the original courthouse? I think Petticoat Lane is about half its original length now. Is the Board of Trade building still standing near the Plaza (by Chipotle and the Library, etc.)?
This is the third Board of Trade building (where Populous is headquartered). Pictured here is the Second Board of Trade Building, which was located at 210 West 8th Street. The building was demolished in 1968
The Board of Trade building was demolished in the 1960s. Approximately at 8th and Wyandotte, which is now a parking lot
The original courthouse was located at 2nd and Main, where River Bluff Brewing now stands.
The loss of such a beautiful old building is so sad!
Cars ruin cities.
Over a very long period of time, Kansas City, MO has been implementing short-sighted & utterly stupid “development” initiatives. ONCE… Kansas City was considered a contender a long time ago. It’s over.
Looked like it was so much more lively