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…
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 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 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 Nanu, nanu! Move over baseball cards, for collectable cards featuring television shows and movies. Commonly called trading cards or “bubble gum cards”, Topps Chewing Gum Co. began…
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…
Julia WilliamsManaging Editor Kansas City, Mo — May 29, local media relations joined Kansas City Negro League Baseball Museum President Bob Kendrick in an official press conference hosted within its…
Dorri Partain Assistant Editor Planning a vacation? Long before the creation of GPS and Google Maps, travelers relied on their handy road atlas loaded with fold-out maps and updated highway information.…