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by FangKC
Thu Apr 24, 2008 7:11 pm
Forum: Kansas City Photos
Topic: Eyesores & Architectural Blunders (ongoing thread)
Replies: 205
Views: 39729

Re: Eyesores & Architectural Blunders (ongoing thread)

Parkchester, Stuyvesant Town, and Peter Cooper Village were built and owned for many years by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company as middle class affordable housing.  For most of their history, they were rent-controlled so they remained moderately-priced.  I don't know if they remain rent-controlled...
by FangKC
Thu Apr 24, 2008 6:42 pm
Forum: Kansas City Photos
Topic: Eyesores & Architectural Blunders (ongoing thread)
Replies: 205
Views: 39729

Re: Eyesores & Architectural Blunders (ongoing thread)

It's amazing how some large-scale housing projects like this fail and others don't.  There are others that haven't like Stuyvesant Town, Peter Cooper Village, and Parkchester in NYC.  Stuyvesant Town is one of the more desirable large housing projects in NYC.  It has a waiting list as does Cooper Vi...
by FangKC
Thu Apr 24, 2008 6:20 pm
Forum: Downtown
Topic: Grand Slam C-Store
Replies: 140
Views: 22121

Re: Grand Slam C-Store

The remaining townhouse was part of a row along 6th Street clear to the corner. I'm just showing the context in how that remaining townhouse was part of the block at one time.
by FangKC
Wed Apr 23, 2008 6:18 pm
Forum: General Kansas City
Topic: Downtown to remain "Totally Nude"... for now
Replies: 4
Views: 695

Re: Downtown to remain "Totally Nude"... for now

KMBC Channel 9 New reported this evening that Temptations Totally Nude request to expand was up before the City Council today.  The request includes converting the club from a juice bar to one selling liquor. Word of approval, or not, will come later.
by FangKC
Wed Apr 23, 2008 5:11 pm
Forum: Kansas City Scene
Topic: Three Bruegger's Bakeries to Open in KC Area
Replies: 3
Views: 741

Three Bruegger's Bakeries to Open in KC Area

Three Bruegger's bakeries are planned for the Kansas City area.  No locations have been chosen yet.

http://www.bizjournals.com/kansascity/s ... l?ana=e_du
by FangKC
Wed Apr 23, 2008 1:59 pm
Forum: Kansas City Photos
Topic: Wanted : Old River Market Photos
Replies: 23
Views: 5602

Re: Wanted : Old River Market Photos

Early view of downtown looking south from 5th St. towards Broadway and Wyandotte in 1870. http://www.kclibrary.org/lhimgs/kcpl/regular/10004338_reg.jpg This 1895 photo shows police headquarters in the foreground at 4th and Main, Market Square to the left center background, and the Gillis Opera House...
by FangKC
Wed Apr 23, 2008 1:56 pm
Forum: Kansas City Photos
Topic: Wanted : Old River Market Photos
Replies: 23
Views: 5602

Re: Wanted : Old River Market Photos

Fang, I have searched the library archives for years, and you repeatedly come up with material I have never seen before.  Thanks, so much. Loftguy, they are constantly adding new photos to the database, so things that never came up before often will if you keep visiting.  The Granite Building , for...
by FangKC
Wed Apr 23, 2008 1:36 pm
Forum: Downtown
Topic: Grand Slam C-Store
Replies: 140
Views: 22121

Re: Grand Slam C-Store

Yeah, I've gotten that response from them as well. They are not very pro-active and I think they have little funding to work with. However, they might be able to direct DNA in how to approach the situation. I would think the Landmarks Commission would also be able to direct you to building researche...
by FangKC
Wed Apr 23, 2008 10:35 am
Forum: Downtown
Topic: Grand Slam C-Store
Replies: 140
Views: 22121

Re: Grand Slam C-Store

Staubio, I would contact the Historic Kansas City Foundation and get their advice about how to proceed getting the designation--since they do this sort of thing all the time.  They will probably advise DNA to hire a historic building survey researcher to gather information about the building. http:/...
by FangKC
Wed Apr 23, 2008 10:16 am
Forum: Kansas City Photos
Topic: Wanted : Old River Market Photos
Replies: 23
Views: 5602

Re: Wanted : Old River Market Photos

The library database I'm pulling from only has photos up to around the 1950s. A few from the 1990s.  I wish someone would donate a photo collection that has photos from the 1960s, 70s, and 80s.  I also wish someone would donate more recent color photos taken since 1990. Those of you who take lots of...
by FangKC
Wed Apr 23, 2008 9:59 am
Forum: Kansas City Photos
Topic: Wanted : Old River Market Photos
Replies: 23
Views: 5602

Re: Wanted : Old River Market Photos

Aerial of the River Market in 1950. http://www.kclibrary.org/lhimgs/kcpl/regular/10004267_reg.jpg Security Building was located on the NW corner of 6th and Wyandotte in 1890. It was demolished for the 6th Street Trafficway expansion to the North Loop Freeway. http://www.kclibrary.org/lhimgs/kcpl/reg...
by FangKC
Wed Apr 23, 2008 9:02 am
Forum: Kansas City Photos
Topic: Wanted: Pictures of Braodway before Bartel Hall
Replies: 27
Views: 3232

Re: Wanted: Pictures of Braodway before Bartel Hall

The north end of the block where Bartle Hall would be built shows the intersection of 12th and Central in 1950.

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In 1925.

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by FangKC
Wed Apr 23, 2008 8:58 am
Forum: Kansas City Photos
Topic: Wanted : Old River Market Photos
Replies: 23
Views: 5602

Re: Wanted : Old River Market Photos

The Muehlebach Brewing Company at 3rd and Grdand later became the Schlitz Brewery. http://www.kclibrary.org/lhimgs/kcpl/regular/10001034_reg.jpg The Helping Hand Institute building at 523 Grand. http://www.kclibrary.org/lhimgs/kcpl/regular/10000592_reg.jpg Grand Central Railway Station at 2nd and Wy...
by FangKC
Wed Apr 23, 2008 8:27 am
Forum: Kansas City Photos
Topic: Wanted : Old River Market Photos
Replies: 23
Views: 5602

Re: Wanted : Old River Market Photos

Delmonico Hotel at 5th and Central in 1890. http://www.kclibrary.org/lhimgs/kcpl/regular/10003808_reg.jpg Metropolitan Hotel at 5th and May. http://www.kclibrary.org/lhimgs/kcpl/regular/10011682_reg.jpg Kansas City Cold Storage Building at 3rd and Oak. http://www.kclibrary.org/lhimgs/kcpl/regular/10...
by FangKC
Wed Apr 23, 2008 8:03 am
Forum: Kansas City Photos
Topic: Wanted : Old River Market Photos
Replies: 23
Views: 5602

Re: Wanted : Old River Market Photos

Kansas City Paper Company building near 5th and Delaware. http://www.kclibrary.org/lhimgs/kcpl/regular/10001183_reg.jpg Kansas City Savings Association at 3rd & Delaware in 1868. http://www.kclibrary.org/lhimgs/kcpl/regular/10000918_reg.jpg The west side of Main at 2nd Street in 1868. http://www...
by FangKC
Wed Apr 23, 2008 7:37 am
Forum: Kansas City Photos
Topic: Wanted : Old River Market Photos
Replies: 23
Views: 5602

Re: Wanted : Old River Market Photos

Third Street and Main in 1868. http://www.kclibrary.org/lhimgs/kcpl/regular/10007013_reg.jpg Second and Main in 1868. http://www.kclibrary.org/lhimgs/kcpl/regular/10007005_reg.jpg 3rd and Delaware in 1868. http://www.kclibrary.org/lhimgs/kcpl/regular/10007014_reg.jpg The Cyprien Chouteau house at 41...
by FangKC
Wed Apr 23, 2008 7:10 am
Forum: Kansas City Photos
Topic: Wanted : Old River Market Photos
Replies: 23
Views: 5602

Re: Wanted : Old River Market Photos

First Jackson County Courthouse at 2nd and Main. http://www.kclibrary.org/lhimgs/kcpl/regular/10002447_reg.jpg Courthouse after tornado damage. http://www.kclibrary.org/lhimgs/kcpl/regular/10002450_reg.jpg Second Jackson County Courthouse at Missouri and Oak. http://www.kclibrary.org/lhimgs/kcpl/reg...
by FangKC
Wed Apr 23, 2008 6:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Election 2008
Replies: 5193
Views: 320927

Re: Election 2008

I think Hillary's strategy at this point is to keep running so that Obama is forced to select her as Vice President.  It's very unlikely that she will catch up in the delegate count, or even popular vote, and she is losing superdelegates daily. However, she still has enough strength to be the likely...
by FangKC
Tue Apr 22, 2008 7:28 pm
Forum: Kansas City Photos
Topic: Post Photos of Your Favorite Houses
Replies: 50
Views: 7398

Re: Post Photos of Your Favorite Houses

I found these houses on the KC Bungalow Web site.  Does anyone know where they are? http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v727/FangKC/Yahoo/Bungalow1.jpg This one is one of my favorites. I love the landscaping. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v727/FangKC/Yahoo/Bungalow7.jpg http://www.kcbungalow.org/
by FangKC
Tue Apr 22, 2008 7:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Front porch step repair
Replies: 6
Views: 524

Re: Front porch step repair

Somewhere on this forum is mention of the KC Bungalows group. Surely, some of the members would probably be able to recommend someone.

http://www.kcbungalow.org/