Former Bandstand Site Overlooked West Bottoms
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 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…
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…
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…
Michael BushnellPublisher Dedicated June 2, 1909, the August R. Meyer Memorial at 10th and The Paseo was the first memorial placed in a Kansas City park. This monument was placed…
Michael BushnellPublisher This postcard, numbered 276, shows manual training high school. It was published by the Elite Postcard Publishing Co. of Kansas City, Mo., and was sent March 6, 1913…
Michael BushnellPublisher This Linen-style postcard, published by P.K. News Company of Junction City, Kan., shows the confluence of the Republican and Smoky Hill Rivers, which form the Kansas River. The…
Michael BushnellPublisher This advertising postcard from The Westmoreland Company, showcases a residence at 74th St. and Mercier. The actual residence shown on the card is a house at 7404 Mercier…
Michael BushnellPublisher With summer vacation season upon us, we offer this wonderful view of Buffalo Bill Cody’s final resting place atop Lookout Mountain just outside Denver, Colorado entitled: Gateway to…
Michael BushnellPublisher In honor of the upcoming Memorial Day holiday, we offer this black and white C.T. (Curt Teich) Photo-Platin multi-view postcard that spotlights The Great Frieze, from end to…