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Photographs and Facts
Title
Photographs and Facts
Description
Photo and biographical article about John Hanna, "the leading engineer in Kansas City," born in Nebraska in 1864 and coming to Kansas City in 1869 with his father, Thomas Hanna. Description of his career, moving away after his civil engineering education and returning here in 1906 as chief engineer of the Kansas City Terminal Railway Company, "engaged on construction of new Kansas City Union Station, together with the tracks, viaducts, and yards which go to make up the Terminal project as a whole."
Date
1916-05-27
Object Type
Magazine Article
Transportation Facilities, Their Distribution and Territory: The Kingdom of Kansas City
Title
Transportation Facilities, Their Distribution and Territory: The Kingdom of Kansas City
Description
Article about the transportation facilities and geographic advantages of Kansas City, with illustrations of the new Union Station and a table comparing populations of Kansas City and Saint Louis from 1900 to 1920.
Date
1915-05-15
Object Type
Magazine Article