Kansas City History
Finding A ‘Peaceful Place’ in the Long Shadow of the Hyatt Skywalk Tragedy
The Skywalk Memorial Foundation, which helped create a memorial near the site of the Hyatt skywalk collapse, is winding down its affairs following the 40th anniversary of the disaster that killed 114 people in 1981.
curiousKC | How Many Brick-Paved Streets Are There in KC?
This curiousKC digs into the history of Kansas City’s brick streets.
curiousKC: Home Sweet (12th Street) Hotel
The Dean Hotel – in Kansas City’s famed 12th Street thoroughfare – housed lots of riff-raff and lots of stories. This woman decided to share hers of growing up in a hotel.
KC’s Grandfather of Ballroom Works for Greater Acceptance of the Culture
Ballroom culture has been around for longer than many realize, but it’s only recently arrived in Kansas City.
curiousKC | Why is the Western Auto Building Shaped Like That?
The story of how the Western Auto Building got its unique shape goes back to the days of an age-old favorite beverage.
curiousKC | History Questions Up for Vote This Month
Do you like history? This month’s voting round is for you. Pick the question you want curiousKC to report on next.
curiousKC | Muddy Water, Wildlife and Whiskey: Lewis and Clark’s Stop in Kansas City, Kansas
One curiousKC reader wanted to know more about where Lewis and Clark first landed in what would become Kansas City.
Kansas City Monarchs Making History … Again
The Kansas City Monarchs have been at the crossroads of social change for a century.
curiousKC | A Brief History of KC Radio and the Broadcaster Who Started It All
This is a brief history lesson of one of the major players in Kansas City broadcasting and radio.
curiousKC | Kicking Off Black History Month With Stories You Helped Us Find
curiousKC kicks off Black History Month with the local stories you helped us find.