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Spanish-American War Military Parade
Title
Spanish-American War Military Parade
Description
Uniformed troops from the Spanish-American war marching southward on Grand Avenue through a victory arch at 9th Street.
Date
1898
Object Type
Photograph
Post-World War I Military Parade
Title
Post-World War I Military Parade
Description
Uniformed members of the 140th Infantry, 35th Division, marching northward along Main at 10th.
Date
1919-05-10
Object Type
Photograph
Post-World War I Military Parade
Title
Post-World War I Military Parade
Description
Looking south along Main Street from 10th Street after the parade honoring members of the 140th Infantry, 35th Division.
Date
1919-05-10
Object Type
Photograph
Crowd Gathered near Union Station
Title
Crowd Gathered near Union Station
Description
Photograph of a crowd gathered near Union Station to see the Freedom Train, which traveled the country from 1947 to 1949 with displays of historically significant historical documents, including the Bill of Rights and the Emancipation Proclamation. Airplanes flying in formation are passing overhead. A train and a tent are in view. A sign for Fox Midwest Theaters can be seen. The Freedom Train stopped in Kansas City June 6-7, 1948.
Date
1948-06
Object Type
Photograph
Crowd Gathered
Title
Crowd Gathered
Description
Photograph of a crowd gathering near Union Station to see the Freedom Train. This specially-designed train travelled the country from 1947 to 1949 with displays of historically significant historical documents, including the Bill of Rights and the Emancipation Proclamation. The Freedom Train stopped in Kansas City June 6-7, 1948. Airplanes flying in formation are passing overhead.
Date
1948-06
Object Type
Photograph
World War I Parade
Title
World War I Parade
Description
Elevated view looking south along Main Street from 10th Street during a parade following World War I. Crowds along Main and 10th streets can be seen. The Rothschild's Building, the Royal Theater, and the John Taylor Dry Goods Company Building are in view on the right hand side of the image. The Lee Building can be seen on the left hand side.
Date
1919
Object Type
Photograph