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Title
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Kansas City Centennial Parade - TWA Float
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Description
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Elevated view looking south along Grand Avenue from its intersection with 13th Street showing the Trans World Airlines (TWA) float in the Kansas City Centennial parade. The street is lined with spectators. Police officers on motorcycles are in view. Signs for Pittsburgh Paints and the Rodier music school can be seen.
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Date
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1950
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Object Type
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Photograph
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Title
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Looking North on Main from 6th and Missouri Avenue
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Description
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View looking north along Main Street from 6th Street and Missouri Avenue. Handwritten on the image is Frank's Hall at the northwest corner of 5th and Main streets. Signs for Baum and Brothers Clothing, the Marble Hall, and Bullene Brothers and Emery Dry Goods can be seen. The street is crowded with pedestrians and a parade is moving down the street.
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Date
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1869-08
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Object Type
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Photograph
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Title
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Crowd Gathered
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Description
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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 This specially-designed train travelled the country from 1947 to 1949 with displays of historically significant historical documents, including the Bill of Rights and the Emancipation Proclamation.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.
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Date
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1948-06
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Object Type
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Photograph
