Historic Kansas City

Charlotte Street, the sign pictured here, was named after prominent early KC figure, Charlotte Campbell. Campbell was the wife of John Campbell, and was a descendant of the Duke of Argyll.

curiousKC | Learn One Kansas City Street’s Royal History

Ever wonder what the story is behind Charlotte Street’s name? curiousKC’s got the answer.

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Archival photos are laid on a tan piece of paper, denoting how our journalist traced down the history of Parkville.

curiousKC | Parkville Reckons With Its Storied Past

A Flatland reader was curious to know more about the history of Black life in Parkville – a part of the Kansas City metro area. Here’s what we learned.

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This is an interior view of the Baltimore Hotel, once owned by the Dean family. (Missouri Valley Special Collections)

curiousKC: What Question About KC History Is Your Favorite?

It’s that time again. Pick the question our curiousKC team reports on next.

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Steeple of Light at Community Christian Church

Community Christian Church Launches Campaign to Rekindle ‘Steeple of Light’

Community Christian Church has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places, a key step in restoring the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed building.

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Troost Lake and its history

curiousKC | This is Why Troost Lake is on the Paseo

Troost Lake – and the amusement park – marked an important time in KC’s development.

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A young LaVerne Barker played in Deans of Swing

curiousKC | Tuning into KC Jazz and ‘Big L’

Kansas City’s jazz legends like Charlie Parker played with local musicians like Big “L”, aka LaVerne Barker. Here’s what we learned.

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KC's oldest pics

curiousKC | What’s the Earliest Known Photo of KC?

curiousKC dug through the archives to find the earlier known photo of KC.

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Knickerbocker Apartments

Historic Midtown Apartments Coming Down After 40-Year Neighborhood Fight

The historic Knickerbocker apartments are expected to be demolished soon, ending a long preservation struggle between neighborhood leaders and Kansas City Life.

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Board of Education building

Historic Board of Education Building is Being Demolished

Demolition of the historic former Board of Education building at 1211 McGee is expected to begin soon.

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