View of the west side of Grand Avenue between 13th and 14th streets in downtown Kansas City, Missouri, looking southwest. Part of the area known as the Power and Light District. Businesses in view include Advance Office Equipment and Supply Company at 1328 Grand Avenue and John Mika's Venus Automotive Body Shop. An older painted sign for wagons and carts can be seen on the body shop building.
View of West Bottoms showing remains of fire/explosion of July 1998, confluence of Kansas and Missouri Rivers, and remains of Loose-Wiles Biscuit Company. Fairfax Industrial District visible in background.
Interview with Steve Hammer about his family's history in Kansas City garment industry. He discusses his family's company, Hammer Brothers, and how it adapted to industry changes by moving from suppliers and manufacturers for the coat and dress business, to promotional clothing and hats, to supplying the patch and athletic wear embroidery industry. He also discusses his Jewish identity, his relationship with the local Jewish community, and also discusses his maternal family's Cake Box Bakeries.
Street level view of the west side of Main Street between 13th to 14th streets in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. View is looking toward the southwest. Included in the view is the Keystone Building housing Hurst Sporting Goods and a portion of the Empire Theater located at the southwest corner of 14th and Main streets. Also in view is a parking garage with Soakie's Famous Sandwiches located on the first floor. Area became part of the Power and Light District.
Street level view of the west side of Main Street from 14th Street looking north toward 12th Street in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. Included in the view is the Keystone Building with a Hurst Sporting Goods sign out front as well as a parking garage, and Soakie's Famous Sandwiches. A portion of the Midland Theater and the One Kansas City Place building is in view. Part of the Kansas City Power and Light District.