Photos from 1900 - Imperial Kansas City
Photos from 1900 - Imperial Kansas City
Found a book called "Imperial Kansas City" which seems to be a promotion piece for conventions in the city at the time.
Lots of photos in this thing. Should I share or is this something everyone's seen already?
One of many fun excerpts:
"Kansas City has six daily newspapers, five English and one German."
Here's one photo just to give you an idea of content. This is the Evans-Smith Drug Company importers and wholesale drugists that was located at 424-426 and 428 West Fifth street. Established in 1862.
If anyone is interested in more let me know.
Lots of photos in this thing. Should I share or is this something everyone's seen already?
One of many fun excerpts:
"Kansas City has six daily newspapers, five English and one German."
Here's one photo just to give you an idea of content. This is the Evans-Smith Drug Company importers and wholesale drugists that was located at 424-426 and 428 West Fifth street. Established in 1862.
If anyone is interested in more let me know.
Re: Photos from 1900 - Imperial Kansas City
MORE! MORE!
Re: Photos from 1900 - Imperial Kansas City
Here's a few more...
As I mentioned, the book is kind of a promotional piece to attract conventions - kind of like we seem to be trying now... This is another book cover photo
The KC Convention Hall just before the fire in 1900
Emery, Bird, Thayer Dry Goods Co.
Last one for now. This is a Map of KC
As I mentioned, the book is kind of a promotional piece to attract conventions - kind of like we seem to be trying now... This is another book cover photo
The KC Convention Hall just before the fire in 1900
Emery, Bird, Thayer Dry Goods Co.
Last one for now. This is a Map of KC
Re: Photos from 1900 - Imperial Kansas City
Awesome!
This is now the Landmark Lofts. I almost asked who we had to blame for the loss of this building when I saw the tense you used, before I realized what it was.KCtonic wrote:Here's one photo just to give you an idea of content. This is the Evans-Smith Drug Company importers and wholesale drugists that was located at 424-426 and 428 West Fifth street. Established in 1862.
If anyone is interested in more let me know.
Re: Photos from 1900 - Imperial Kansas City
I should have mentioned that, but couldn't remember the name of the lofts - even though I drive by it every day on my way home from work.Eon Blue wrote:Awesome!
This is now the Landmark Lofts. I almost asked who we had to blame for the loss of this building when I saw the tense you used, before I realized what it was.
Re: Photos from 1900 - Imperial Kansas City
It's a tough walk from Briarcliff to RM...loftguy wrote:Dude....
Re: Photos from 1900 - Imperial Kansas City
I tell you though, whoever renovated that building into lofts did an excellent job.KCtonic wrote:It's a tough walk from Briarcliff to RM...loftguy wrote:Dude....
Re: Photos from 1900 - Imperial Kansas City
Ah!!! I'm at least now starting to know who I'm talking to around here.smh wrote:I tell you though, whoever renovated that building into lofts did an excellent job.loftguy wrote:Dude....
Re: Photos from 1900 - Imperial Kansas City
Keith and Perry Building at 904-906 Walnut
Parlin & Orendorff Co. at 13th and Hickory in the West Bottoms
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2866/137 ... df71_b.jpg
I clipped this for anyone interested in a description of the Richards & Conover Hardware Co. - now loft apts. No photo
Geiser Mfg Co. This one was in the west bottoms
Blossom House - Quality Hill Corrected per post below: This was at West Bottoms
Parlin & Orendorff Co. at 13th and Hickory in the West Bottoms
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2866/137 ... df71_b.jpg
I clipped this for anyone interested in a description of the Richards & Conover Hardware Co. - now loft apts. No photo
Geiser Mfg Co. This one was in the west bottoms
Blossom House - Quality Hill Corrected per post below: This was at West Bottoms
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Re: Photos from 1900 - Imperial Kansas City
The Blossom House building indicated was not on Quality Hill, but in the West Bottoms across from Union Depot at 1048-50 Union Avenue.
http://kchistory.org/cdm4/item_viewer.p ... OX=1&REC=3
http://kchistory.org/cdm4/item_viewer.p ... OX=1&REC=5
There is a Blossom House on Quality Hill, but it's a former residence at 1032 Pennsylvania, and now a law firm.
http://kchistory.org/cdm4/item_viewer.p ... X=1&REC=10
George Blossom operated the Blossom House Hotel, and built the house on Quality Hill.
http://kchistory.org/cdm4/item_viewer.p ... OX=1&REC=3
http://kchistory.org/cdm4/item_viewer.p ... OX=1&REC=5
There is a Blossom House on Quality Hill, but it's a former residence at 1032 Pennsylvania, and now a law firm.
http://kchistory.org/cdm4/item_viewer.p ... X=1&REC=10
George Blossom operated the Blossom House Hotel, and built the house on Quality Hill.
Re: Photos from 1900 - Imperial Kansas City
Great stuff, thanks for sharing!
Re: Photos from 1900 - Imperial Kansas City
Agreed. It's even before my time! Love it.mean wrote:Great stuff, thanks for sharing!
Re: Photos from 1900 - Imperial Kansas City
Part 2
New England Building
Jones Dry Goods Co 1215-1225 Main
Petticoat Lane
Fairbanks Morse & Co 1217-1219 Union Ave
Faxon Horton & Gallagher 1206 to 1210 Union Ave
KC Roofing & Corrugating Co 218 220 W 3rd St
C A Murdock MFG Co 1225 1227 Union Ave
Jacob Dold Packing Co
New Public Library 9th and Locust
KC's Grand Hotels
Zahner & Battell Mfg Co 12 W 10th St
Walnut St at 11th Facing North
That's it for now. I'll have more in the next few days.
New England Building
Jones Dry Goods Co 1215-1225 Main
Petticoat Lane
Fairbanks Morse & Co 1217-1219 Union Ave
Faxon Horton & Gallagher 1206 to 1210 Union Ave
KC Roofing & Corrugating Co 218 220 W 3rd St
C A Murdock MFG Co 1225 1227 Union Ave
Jacob Dold Packing Co
New Public Library 9th and Locust
KC's Grand Hotels
Zahner & Battell Mfg Co 12 W 10th St
Walnut St at 11th Facing North
That's it for now. I'll have more in the next few days.
Re: Photos from 1900 - Imperial Kansas City
Cool stuff. Thanks