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Title
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Municipal Stadium
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Description
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Report prepared by the City Plan Commission to inform Kansas City officials of conclusions and recommendations upon the desirability of a stadium, possible events, attendance and revenue, estimated operating expenses, proposed seating capacity, and site requirements. The report also touches upon the following topics: estimated land costs, data and information concerning stadia in other cities, a stadia survey by the American Transit Association, and a 1931 summary and report of the Committee on Stadium and Outdoor Theater. The report contains several informational illustrations and maps.
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Date
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1945
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Object Type
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Report
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Title
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Billy Graham Filled Municipal Stadium
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Description
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Author recounts his experiences as an usher during a Billy Graham Crusdae at Municipal Stadium in Kansas City, concluding on September 17, 1967 with over 53,000 attendees.
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Date
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2006-05-14
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
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Tall, Green and Handsome: ''Shocking'' Rememberance of the KC Athletics and the Field of My Dreams
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In his column "The Flyover", Bud Simpson reminiscences about the days in his youth when he would go to Municipal Stadium at 22nd and Brooklyn in Kansas City. He recalls his favorite parts of the stadium as well as what he remembers seeing there in the 1950s and 60s. He also mentions the Kansas City Athletics. Included with the article are two photographs of the stadium taken in the 1970s after the field had closed and before it was torn down.
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Date
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2006-02-08
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
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Title
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Yeah, Yeah, Yeah: Kansas City, Here They Came
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Article focuses upon the actions of Charles O. Finley, owner of the Kansas City Athletics baseball team, to bring the Beatles to Kansas City during their 1964 U.S. tour. Specifics of the business arrangement between the band, manager Brian Epstein, and Finley that made the September 17, 1964, performance possible are provided. Area residents who recall the concert are interviewed and describe its impact upon the city.
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Date
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2014-02-02
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
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Title
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Stadium Taking Last Swing after 48 Years at Bat
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Description
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Article about the demolition of the sports and entertainment stadium, with its history under various names since 1923, and photos.
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Date
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1971-09-26
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
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Title
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Old Ball Park Leaves Its Memories
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Description
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Article debating the future and recalling the past of the now-deserted stadium, former home to such sports teams as the Kansas City A's, Royals, and Chiefs at 22nd & Brooklyn Avenues.
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Date
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1972-10-06
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
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Title
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Municipal Stadium
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Description
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The Knothole Gang in the stands at Municipal Stadium.
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Date
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1944
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Object Type
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Photograph
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Title
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Municipal Stadium
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Description
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A crowd in the stands at Municipal Stadium.
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Date
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1945
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Object Type
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Photograph
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Title
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3 & 2 All-Star Teams
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Description
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Group portrait of Red Birds and All-Stars, little league baseball teams, at Ruppert Stadium (Municipal Stadium).
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Date
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1944
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Object Type
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Photograph
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Title
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Municipal Stadium
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Description
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Aerial view, looking southwest, of Municipal Stadium, located at 22nd and Brooklyn, on a game day.
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Object Type
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Photograph
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Title
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Municipal Stadium
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Description
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Aerial view of Municipal Stadium during an unspecified game between the Kansas City Athletics and New York Yankees. Item appears to be a published reproduction of a photograph, and includes a caption describing the stadium, its construction and seating capacity.
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Object Type
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Photograph
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Title
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Municipal Stadium
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Description
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Aerial view, looking northwest, of Municipal Stadium, located at 22nd and Brooklyn, on a game day.
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Object Type
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Photograph
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Title
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Municipal Stadium
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Description
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Aerial view, looking south, of Municipal Stadium, located at 22nd and Brooklyn, on a game day.
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Object Type
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Photograph
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Title
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Kansas City Blues Queen and Parade
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Description
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Kansas City Blues Queen and unidentified men near cars lined up outside Municipal Stadium before parade honoring the baseball team.
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Date
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1954
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Object Type
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Photograph
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Title
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Kansas City Blues and Kansas City Blues Queen
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Description
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Group portrait of Kansas City Blues, Kansas City Blues Queen, and unidentified officials outside Municipal Stadium before parade honoring the baseball team.
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Date
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1954
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Object Type
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Photograph
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Title
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Municipal Stadium
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Description
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Interior view of the clubhouse/locker room of Municipal Stadium, once located at 22nd Street and Brooklyn Avenue.
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Date
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1955
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Object Type
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Photograph
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Title
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Municipal Stadium
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Description
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Interior view of the "City's Lounge" at Municipal Stadium, located at 22nd and Brooklyn.
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Date
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1955
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Object Type
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Photograph
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