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Dorri Partain Managing Editor It was “one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind” when Apollo 11 landed on the moon — and a grand opportunity to create all…
Dorri Partain Managing Editor It was “one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind” when Apollo 11 landed on the moon — and a grand opportunity to create all…
Generations of Northeast youngsters have gathered to splash, stay cool and hang out with friends at the Budd Park pool (5600 Budd Park Esplanade). According to Kate Warfield, historian for…
Michael BushnellContributing Historian This week’s postcard — published by the Southwest News Company of Kansas City — shows the bandstand and comfort station in Observation Park, Kansas City, Mo. This…
Michael BushnellContributing Historian Just after the turn of the 20th Century, Kansas City, Kan., businessman Willard Merriam got wind of plans for a new dam, which was to be built…
Dorri Partain Managing Editor During a road trip along the then-developing Interstate Highway System, our nation’s 36th First Lady was appalled at the number of billboards and junk yards that were…
Michael BushnellContributing Historian 109 years ago today — July 10, 1915 — the skies over the tiny hamlet of Atlanta, Mo., turned black, the air grew still and oppressively humid…
Dorri Partain Managing Editor A sign perhaps more welcoming than an actual “Welcome” Sign. Early highway travelers had their work cut out for them when seeking any amenities we take for…
Michael BushnellContributing Historian During the American Revolution, a number of patriots created flags for our new nation. Among them included Cornelia Bridges, Elizabeth (Betsy) Ross and Rebecca Young — all…
Dorri Partain Assistant Editor Is the Big Boy a burger or a mascot? America’s original double-decker cheeseburger dates to 1936, when Glendale, California restaurant owner Bob Wain created his special sandwich…
RobyLane KelleyEditorial Intern The Northeast community grabbed a slice of North American Hispanic history June 29 at the Kansas City Museum (3218 Gladstone Blvd.), with its Los Vaqueros Celebration. Vaqueros…