Askren Photograph Collection

Aerial View of Downtown Kansas City
Title
Aerial View of Downtown Kansas City
Description
Aerial view of downtown Kansas City looking west with the Jackson County Courthouse and City Hall, two prominent buildings in the left foreground.
Object Type
Negative
Downtown Kansas City Skyline
Title
Downtown Kansas City Skyline
Description
View looking toward the southwest of a portion of the eastern side of downtown Kansas City, Missouri. Photo taken from the Chase Hotel around 9th and Holmes. Buildings in view include from left to right: Jackson County Courthouse, City Hall, Kansas City Power and Light Building and Telephone Building. A portion of the old Central High School/Junior College located on the corner of 11th and Locust can be seen on the left. Also the Schuyler Hotel and Drake Hotel are in view.
Date
1940~
Object Type
Negative