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Baking it the Ole Fashioned Way: K.C. Bakeries Established Before 1950
Read about the histories of Wolferman’s, M&M, and McLain’s bakeries and delis. Fixtures in Kansas City, Missouri for decades.
Strata Office Tower Financing Plan Endorsed by Council Committee
By Kevin Collison A plan for 25-story downtown office tower that is seeking significant public incentive help, including a $27 million city investment, won unanimous backing from a Kansas City Council Committee Wednesday. The $132 million Strata development is proposed for the southwest corner of 13th and Main in the KC Power & Light District…
McCownGordon Occupies Striking New Digs on Lower Main Street
By Kevin Collison Move over Muse of Missouri, the corner of Ninth and Main finally has another attraction pleasing to the eye with the opening of the new McCownGordon headquarters, a $10.5 million do over of a bland 1970s office building. The approximately 300 McCownGordon employees completed their move into their new digs last month…
Menlo Moving HQ from Northland to East Crossroads
By Kevin Collison Menlo, a growing tech services company that employs 50 people, has purchased the building housing DERMAdoctor at 1901 McGee and plans to relocate from its current suburban location next year. Brad Sandt, president and CEO, said the East Crossroads was chosen because of its appeal to his employees and the spirit of…
Liberty Memorial and World War I Museum Salute Memorial Day
Downtown Kansas City is the place to commemorate Memorial Day activities this weekend with the World War I Museum offering half price admission and the KC Symphony performing its annual outdoor concert at Union Station Sunday. “During Memorial Day weekend, it’s important for people to spend time recognizing and honoring those who made the ultimate…
Ambitious Plan to Revive Historic Troost Business District Proposed
By Kevin Collison A stretch of buildings in the heart of the historic Troost commercial district would be transformed into offices, retail space and a museum under a plan being pursued by development group that includes civic leader E. Frank Ellis. Ellis, past chairman and founder of Swope Community Enterprises, along with Tim Bowman of…
Midland Project Wins Incentive Approval, Work Starts Early 2020
By Kevin Collison Work is expected to begin early next year on redeveloping the historic Midland office building into 117 affordable apartments following approval of tax incentives Thursday. The Planned Industrial Expansion Authority approved a 25-year property tax abatement to help finance the $24.3 million renovation plan for what’s called The Saxon at The Midland…
United Inner City Services Hope Murals Bring Attention to the Rector House
Empty houses are still full of stories. The Rector House sits at 2000 E. 12th St., a two-story brick home with bright swirls of paint on plywood nailed across the windows and doors. The century-old house built for Sarah Rector, once called the “richest Black girl in America,” has been abandoned for nearly a decade….
Midland Affordable Renovation Plan Features Micro-Apartments
By Kevin Collison The Cordish Co. has submitted its plan to redevelop the historic Midland office building into affordable housing, partly by offering some of the more “micro” apartments to date in downtown, as small as 315 square feet. The $24.3 million renovation plan for the 12-story vacant office building at 1221 Baltimore is scheduled…
Bar + Rec Plans Lively Entertainment Center in Old KC Star Building
By Kevin Collison Bar + Rec, the first tenant announced for the ongoing redevelopment of the old Kansas City Star building, has a year-old pile of sand and months of work ahead before its planned opening at year’s end. Partners Mark Musselman and Luke Wade continue to push forward with their ambitious plan to create…