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Thanks, that's what I thought, too.Tosspot wrote: Interesting subject matter. It kind of reminds of me downtown St. Joseph - two cities that almost made it but didn't quite make it to the finishing line of 20th century economic booms the way KCMO did (relatively speaking, of course).
The KCK Police Headquarters Building is one of my favorites. As for the Unified Government building, I'll need a little help with that... Is that the one that is 3rd from the bottom?Tosspot wrote: I really like that downtown KCK police headquarters building.
As for that Unified Government building - it provides ample evidence of the horrors of post war civic architecture.
This one...AllThingsKC wrote: As for the Unified Government building, I'll need a little help with that... Is that the one that is 3rd from the bottom?
Thanks... dang, I was hoping it would be a bunch I'd never seen before.Stockton wrote: The "Vintage KCK" photos came from the KCMO public library's website.
http://www.kcpl.lib.mo.us/localhistory/ ... areaID=761
Hi, DEL! I'm glad you joined us.DeadendLafayette wrote: (de-lurking)
Looking forward to seeing your pictures!I'll post a few when I can.
The KCKPD building used to be Montgomery Ward! I've always wondered and know I know, thanks to mlind.Tosspot wrote: I really like that downtown KCK police headquarters building.
As for that Unified Government building - it provides ample evidence of the horrors of post war civic architecture.
City Hall, AKA the Municipal Office Building, also has a helipad on the roof complete with the giant H. Of course it hasn't been used in ages.Stockton wrote: The KCKPD building used to be Montgomery Ward! I've always wondered and know I know, thanks to mlind.
Also, from looking at this thread again, I think I finally see what inspired the KCK city hall's architecture. But it is pretty ugly. Would have been cool if they had built a neater signature building. KCK sure has a knack for ugly buildings.
I take this back. Originally I thought the city hall was inspired by the Security Bank Building, but it must be the other way around. According to Skyscrapers.com, KCK city hall was built in 1973 and Security Bank in 1977. Also, Skyscrapers.com says originally the Security Bank building was to be 18 stories.Stockton wrote: I think I finally see what inspired the KCK city hall's architecture....
The Town House Hotel was a big deal when it was built. There was a restaurant on the ground floor and my next door neighbor was the hostess.Stockton wrote: I take this back. Originally I thought the city hall was inspired by the Security Bank Building, but it must be the other way around. According to Skyscrapers.com, KCK city hall was built in 1973 and Security Bank in 1977. Also, Skyscrapers.com says originally the Security Bank building was to be 18 stories.
A couple of interesting facts: the tall tan-brick Crossline Towers (low income apartments) was originally the Towne House Hotel and still has a (dated) marble lobby. It, along with the Security Bank building are the only buildings in downtown KCK with revolving doors. Not only is the Crossline Towers low-income apartments, it houses those who have been kicked out of or rejected by the city's housing authority. There is a marble-adorned Cocaine (Crack) Anonymous group on the lobby level.