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Belvidere Hollow: KCQ unearths Kansas...
In the Historic Northeast, east of downtown and just beyond Interstate 29, lies Belvidere Park — what now may appear to be an empty space. But at the turn of the 20th century, the area was a...
A pool? A skate park? The real story...
A reader was intrigued by a handful of concrete structures resembling skateboard ramps on a grassy area off The Paseo, near 58th Street and Lydia Avenue — and reached out to What’s Your KCQ?, a...
Railroad tycoon envisioned a grand...
Today, Guinotte Avenue is a rather unassuming stretch of road running through Kansas City’s predominantly industrial East Bottoms. One hundred seventy years ago, however, the thoroughfare was the...
Searching for Vincent O. Carter
June Graham, Guest Author Vincent O. Carter working at his home in Bern. ©P. Kräuchi In June 2023, I travelled to Kansas City to research the early life of Vincent O. Carter, an African American...
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Kansas City FAQs
How many fountains are in Kansas City?
The City of Fountains Foundation has registered 200 fountains in the metropolitan area. This tally does not include the numerous fountains at corporation and sub-division entrances, office atriums, private gardens and homes.
