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Title
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The Master Plan for Kansas City
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Description
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A plan of action developed by the City Plan Commission and published in 1947. Members of the City Plan Commission as well as Master Plan staff are listed. The plan covers a broad range of factors impacting civic life, including: residential development, industrial planning, future land use, schools, and many others. The following color maps documenting current and proposed development are included: Residential Areas, Business & Industry, Major Thoroughfares, Local Transit Lines, Public Schools, Recreational Areas, Public Buildings, Future Land Use & Population Density, Downtown Area, Riverfront Area, and Master Plan.
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Date
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1947
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Object Type
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Report
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Title
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Petticoat Lane
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Description
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View of 11th Street or Petticoat Lane, looking east from Main Street in downtown Kansas City.
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Date
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1936
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Object Type
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Negative
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Title
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Main Street
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Description
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Street level view of the east side of Main Street at 40th Street, looking toward the northeast. Businesses in view include the Hotel Netherlands, Warwick Theater, Leighter's, Lerners, and a Western Auto store. A large liquor sign is situated on top of the Western Auto store.
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Date
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1952-09-05
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Object Type
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Negative
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Title
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14th Street
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Description
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Street level view looking west at the northwest corner of the 14th and Walnut intersection in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. The backside of the Hotel President is in view. Area is part of the city's Power and Light Entertainment District.
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Date
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1999
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Object Type
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Photograph
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Title
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Main Street
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Description
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Street level view of the 9th and Main area. Hartmann Luggage store is on the right at 919 Main Street. The Kay Hotel can be seen on the left side of the street.
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Date
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1952-05
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Object Type
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Negative
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Title
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Extreme Makeover
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Description
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Article with color photographs about efforts to beautify downtown streetscapes with plantings, walkways, etc.
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Date
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2007-12-07
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
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Title
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Tying it All Together: Keeping Downtown Connected
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Description
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Author discusses need to pull together the different parts of downtown Kansas City. Wayfinders and pedestrian bridges are a way to provide easy access from one part of downtown for visitors. Streetscaping helps to tie different neighborhoods together visually. Public transit and bridges are essential to bring people into the area.
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Date
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2007-11
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Object Type
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Magazine Article
