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Title
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The Hocker Grove Bungalows
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Description
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Short article about the acreage north of Johnson Drive and west of Turkey Creek purchased by Kansas City banker R. W. Hocker in 1905 and its subsequent development as an amusement park. Hocker became director of the Kansas City and Olathe Railroad Company and an electric trolley line"--known locally as the 'Hocker Line'--from Rosedale to Merriam was completed in 1908." In 1915, Hocker developed the Hocker Grove subdivision of 17 homes, several being Craftsman style bungalows. An image of the bungalow at 9617 Hocker Drive is included.
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Date
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2009
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Object Type
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Magazine Article
