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Title
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All in The Family: Missouri Cousins Run 2 Top-Ranked Banks
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Description
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Article discusses the leaders of the United Missouri Bank and Commerce Bank. Both banks were rated by "Forbes" magazine in January 2010 as 2nd and 3rd, respectively, in the list of the best 100 banks in the United States. Includes short list of statistics for J. Mariner Kemper and David Kemper and for each bank.
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Date
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2010-05-27
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
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Fat Lady Sings For Former Opera House
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Description
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One of the oldest buildings downtown, the former Grand Opera House at 700 Walnut is slated for demolition. The building was built in 1891 by Melville Hudson and Abraham Judah. Since 1926 it has been used as a parking garage. The property is owned by Tower Properties, the real estate affiliate of Commerce Banchares Inc. The building is not protected by local or federal historic status and apparently no efforts will be made to preserve it.
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Date
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2007-01-14
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
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Title
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KC Stars, Top Area Banks
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Description
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A list of banks with area charters ranked by 2006 first-quarter assets. Information given includes March assets, First-quarter 2006 net income, March deposits, March Loans and the top officer. The first five banks starting with Number One are: Commerce Bank, UMB Bank, Bank Midwest, Hillcrest Bank, and First National Bank. The list contains 25 entries.
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Date
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2006-06-06
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
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Title
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Banking on the future: from legendary history to promising future.
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Description
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Article describes renovation of the Commerce Trust Building. The renovation has preserved the architectural features of the old building, including the magnificent lobby, while adapting to new office layouts and building requirements.
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Date
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2003-06-01
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Object Type
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Magazine Article
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Title
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Journeys through Time: A Young Traveler's Guide to Kansas City's History
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Description
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A Kansas City history book written for children and young adult readers. From the introduction: Using words, pictures, maps, and activities, this book will take you - along with your friends and imagination - into the history of this place we call Kansas City. You will understand how the place we live affects the patterns of our daily lives. Sometimes, history can seem like a chore - or even a bore. The writers of this book have tried hard to keep from drowning you in details … Each chapter of this book presents the story of an era, or period of time, in our past. Along the way, you will learn the stories that make our city a unique and important place to all our lives. And you will discover how to time travel on your own.
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Date
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2000
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Object Type
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Book
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Title
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Downtown Skyline
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Description
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View looking southeast at about 7th and Wyandotte. New York Life Building in view as well as Fidelity Bank Building and Commerce Bank.
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Date
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1999
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Object Type
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Photograph
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Title
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Walnut Street
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Description
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Street level view looking north of the west side of Walnut Street between 10th and 9th streets in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. A portion of the Commerce Bank entrance is in view.
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Date
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1999
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Object Type
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Photograph
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Title
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Walnut Street
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Description
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Street level view looking toward the north showing the west side of Walnut Street between 11th and 10th streets in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. Included in view is the side entrance of the AT&T Pavilion as well as part of the Commerce Bank seen with the flags out front.
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Date
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1999
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Object Type
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Photograph
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Title
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William Thornton and Charlotte Crosby Kemper Memorial Fountain
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Description
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Full, street corner view of the William T. and Charlotte Crosby Kemper Memorial Fountain located at the southwest corner of Main and 10th Street in downtown Kansas City. View is looking toward the southeast with the Commerce Bank Building and arcade in view.
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Date
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1999
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Object Type
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Photograph
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Title
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Commerce Bank Building Entrance
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Description
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Detail view of bank entrance; located on northwest corner of 10th and Walnut.
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Date
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1989
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Object Type
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Photograph
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Title
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811 Main Building - Altered Design
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Description
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View looking southeast of downtown from the corner of 8th and Main streets with the 811 Main Street Building, formerly known as the AT&T Building, in center. The image has been altered to show design updates and a new exterior color. The Fidelity National Bank Building, Commerce Towers, the Commerce Bank Building, and the AT&T Town Pavilion Building under construction are in view.
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Date
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1986
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Object Type
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Photograph
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Title
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811 Main Building
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Description
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View looking southeast of downtown from the corner of 8th and Main streets with the 811 Main Street Building, formerly known as the AT&T Building, in center. The Fidelity National Bank Building, Commerce Towers, the Commerce Bank Building, and the AT&T Town Pavilion Building under construction are in view.
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Date
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1986
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Object Type
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Photograph
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Title
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Profile: Commerce Bancshares' David Kemper
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Description
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Photos and biographical article about David Kemper, the 33-year-old (in 1984) "scion of Kansas City's most illustrious banking family" and "president of Commerce Bancshares," the "third largest bank holding company in Missouri." Description of his life and career, born about 1951 and taking over for his father, James Kemper, Jr., about 1982, with a discussion of the bank's operations.
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Date
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1984-10-22
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Object Type
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Magazine Article
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Title
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James M. Kemper
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Description
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Portrait of Commerce Bank chairman James M. Kemper, Sr.
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Date
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1952
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Object Type
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Photograph
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