Kansas City History
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.
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.
curiousKC | Excavating the History of Steptoe, Westport’s Lost Black Neighborhood
The curiousKC team explores the fascinating history of Steptoe, a lost Black neighborhood in Westport.
curiousKC: What Question About KC History Is Your Favorite?
It’s that time again. Pick the question our curiousKC team reports on next.
curiousKC | When Sutera’s Restaurant Was a Sports Betting Hub
Sutera’s Restaurant, a popular Brookside hot spot, was at the center of a notorious sports gambling investigation in the 1980s.
Kansas City’s Place in Chicano History
On Sept. 16, 1969, students mobilized a Chicano walkout at Kansas City’s West High School. Self-made periodicals, newsletters and newspapers were integral to getting the movement going.
curiousKC | This is Why Troost Lake is on the Paseo
Troost Lake – and the amusement park – marked an important time in KC’s development.
curiousKC | Houseboats Once Thrived on the Blue River
The curiousKC team shares the story of the houseboat community that once thrived on the Blue River.
A Sordid History of Kansas City Election Fraud
The Kansas City area has a rich legacy of election fraud, stretching from before the Civil War to after World War II.
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.