History

Photo of Patsy Cline

Kansas City’s Connection to Patsy Cline’s “Last Photograph”

The “Last Photograph” of Patsy Cline taken by Mildred Keith.

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Photo of Tom Pendergast

Pondering Tom Pendergast’s Complicated Legacy

Boss Tom Pendergast long ago earned a place on any list of the most influential people in Kansas City history. His legacy, though, is rather mixed.

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100 Years of Dixon's Chili

Dixon’s Famous Chili Celebrates A Century Of Beans, Meat And Loyal Customers

Vergne Dixon started selling chili out of a cart – precursor to the modern food truck – before opening his first permanent location at 15th and Olive in Kansas City.

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Kansas City resident keeps rare treasure in backyard

What’s Behind the Plane Behind the House Off Ward Parkway?

Ever wondered why there’s a nose of an airplane enclosed in a glass shed? curiousKC has the answer.

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Statue of Fish, Jr. and Eudora

The Mission Link

The statue of Paschal Fish Jr. holding his daughter stands in a garden in downtown Eudora, Kansas. (Catherine Hoffman | Flatland)

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Ghost (Signs) of KC’s Past

Ever see those faint old words painted on Kansas City buildings? Flatland’s curiousKC has the story on why and who put them up.

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Tap List | A Prohibition-Era Brew Returns to KC Taps

J. Rieger & Co. has revived its 132-year-old brand in the span of five years.  It revived something else too – a Prohibition-era brew, Heim beer, which was lost to Prohibition. Now after more than a century, it is back exclusively on tap at J. Rieger & Co. and will be brewed by KC Bier…

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drawing of the new wolferman's scheduled to open in january 1950

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.

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mass graves sign in Loose Park

What Happened To The Dead Soldiers In The Battle Of Westport?

Have you ever wondered what happened to the soldiers who fought the Battle of Westport? curiousKC has the answer.

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juneteenth spoken word

The Importance of Juneteenth – Past and Present – As Told Through Spoken Word

A spoken word performance by JP Hayley on the importance of Juneteenth – past and present.

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