Askren Photograph Collection
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Title
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Bryant Building
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Description
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View of the Bryant Building at the corner of Grand and 11th looking southwest. Corners of the Emery, Bird, Thayer Building and the Lathrop Building are also visible. Corner of roof and sign of Browning, King and Co. shows in the foreground.
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Date
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1930
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Object Type
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Photograph
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Title
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City Market
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Description
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View of the Retail Market Building in the City Market, outfitted in Christmas decorations; located on northwest corner of 5th and Walnut streets.
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Date
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1961
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Object Type
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Photograph
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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 toward the west at the Grand Avenue intersection in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. The Emery Bird Thayer store is in view on the northwest corner of 11th Street and Grand Avenue, and Zales Jewelers is seen on the southwest corner. Macy's department store located on Main Street can be seen at the end of 11th Street.
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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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Downtown Kansas City Skyline
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Description
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View of skyline looking southwest from Chase Hotel. Central High School building, City Hall, Jackson County Courthouse, Telephone Building and Drake, and Schuyler hotels are clearly visible.
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Date
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1940~
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Object Type
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Photograph