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Title: Jack Henry: 75 Years as Kansas City's Outfitters to Gentlemen
Description: Book details the history of Jack Henry and the Jack Henry Clothing Store with its slogan "Outfitters to Gentlemen." According to the book, "In 1931 Jack Henry opened a very small shop--offering only hats and furnishings--on the north side of the Plaza's 47th Street." The success of the business and later expansion is noted. Jack Henry was born and grew up in Liberty, Missouri. Sections of the book include: The Arvanitakis family; Memories; Confessions from Rick Hughey; Jack Henry today.
Date: 2006
Object Type: Book

Title: Kansas City's International Fair Grounds
Description: The area of Kansas City that now comprises the Roanoke and Valentine neighborhoods was once the site of the Kansas City Interstate Fair. The fair contained all the usual exhibits and attractions but its primary draw was racing. Spectators enjoyed bicycle and horse races and bicycle versus horse races around a half-mile track. In 1884, "Roman-style horse-drawn chariots were pitted against one another."
Date: 2006
Object Type: Magazine

Title: Housing Conditions for African Americans
Description: Chapter of book, "Housing" covers housing conditions and "spatial isolation", or "the extent to which blacks lived in neighborhoods that are predominantly black". The author also describes efforts by whites to keep blacks out of neighborhoods and some specific neighborhoods, such as Leeds and 18th and Vine. The author finds that, before World War II, neighborhoods were much more diverse and black families spread over more of the city. 18th and Vine district is discussed, pp. 257-262
Date: 2006
Object Type: Book Section

Title: Over Around and Through: The Blue River and its Crossings
Description: Article discusses the history and importance of the Blue River which often goes unnoticed. It includes references to floods, bridges and the difficulty of crossing the river in the early years of settlement.
Date: 2006
Object Type: Magazine Article

Title: Linking the Region
Description: Article discusses the importance of mass transit in linking parts of the bistate Kansas City region. It discusses initiatives such as the "Smart Moves" regional transit plan, "Freeway Flyers", and "Rapid Riders".
Date: 2006
Object Type: Magazine Article

Title: Roanoke Historic District Tour Features Thirteen Residences
Description: Article describing the 2006 Historic Kansas City Foundation Annual Fall Homes Tour provides a good description of the architectural styles found in the Roanoke neighborhood. Photos of several examples are included.
Date: 2006
Object Type: Magazine Article

Title: Stephenson's Apple Farm Restaurant
Description: Partial view of Stephenson's Apple Farm Restaurant located at the corner of U.S. Highway 40 and Lee's Summit Road in Independence, Missouri. View is looking toward the east, showing the outdoor terrace located on the side of the restaurant. The restaurant closed in February 2007.
Date: 2006
Object Type: Photograph

Title: Stephenson's Apple Farm Restaurant
Description: Partial view of Stephenson's Apple Farm Restaurant located at the corner of U.S. Highway 40 and Lee's Summit Road in Independence, Missouri. View is looking toward the northeast. The restaurant closed in February 2007.
Date: 2006
Object Type: Photograph

Title: Stephenson's Apple Farm Restaurant
Description: Partial view of Stephenson's Apple Farm Restaurant located at the corner of U.S. Highway 40 and Lee's Summit Road in Independence, Missouri. View is looking toward the north, showing the intersection of U.S. Highway 40 and Lee's Summit Road. The restaurant closed in February 2007.
Date: 2006
Object Type: Photograph

Title: Stephenson's Apple Farm Restaurant
Description: Partial view of Stephenson's Apple Farm Restaurant located at the corner of U.S. Highway 40 and Lee's Summit Road in Independence, Missouri. The restaurant closed in February 2007.
Date: 2006
Object Type: Photograph

Title: Kansas City Downtown Map
Description: Map of downtown Kansas City neighborhoods and districts. Includes roads, highways, interstates, buildings and points of interest.
Date: 2006
Object Type: Map

Title: Saint Teresa's Academy High School Yearbook - Teresian
Description: Yearbook for the 2006 class of St. Teresa's Academy High School.
Date: 2006
Object Type: Yearbook

Title: Jane Fifield Flynn
Description: Front page feature and memorial to local preservationist Jane Flynn who died in 2006. Her preservation efforts both locally and nationally are detailed in the article. Includes her portrait.
Date: 2006
Object Type: Magazine Article

Title: Saving the President Hotel
Description: Article chronicles the process of saving the President Hotel from destruction, starting in the early 1990s when the Historic Kansas City Foundation placed the hotel on its "Endangered Building List" and culminating with its opening in January 2006 as the Hilton President Kansas City.
Date: 2006
Object Type: Magazine Article

Title: Postcards from Our Past
Description: Article contains photographs and brief histories of buildings at the University of Missouri-Kansas City's Volker and Hospital Hill Campuses. Buildings include Oxford Hall (Edwin W. Shields residence), Epperson House, Swinney Gymnasium, Camp Crowder Buildings, Scofield Hall (Walter S. Dickey residence), University House and Chancellor's Residence.
Date: 2006
Object Type: Vertical File

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