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Title: Paseo Boulevard
Description: Photos and information on the Paseo Boulevard (also known as "The Paseo"), one of the earliest and most dominant of Kansas City's boulevards in the park and boulevard system starting in the 1890s, with lakes, gardens, and walkways, etc. According to the "Boulevard Leaf-let," volume 2, number 1, April 1996, page 1: "What was to be later named The Paseo was initially considered a parkway rather than a boulevard. The Paseo ("paseo" meaning "walk" or "promenade") was named for the famous "Paseo de la Reforma" in Mexico City, an important roadway which cuts across that city's street system."
Object Type: Vertical File

Title: Spanish in Kansas City, Missouri
Description: Description and history of the Spanish cannon at 12th and Paseo Boulevards, under supervision of the Park Department since 1925 and imported by J. C. Nichols.
Date: 1953
Object Type: Book

Title: Paseo Intersection Passes Committee
Description: Article about the urban planning review of the Paseo Intersection Community Committee in 2000 concerning the reconfigurement of the intersection of Independence Boulevard and the Paseo, addressing issues of preserving the original park and boulevard system designs of George Kessler, green space, traffic from Interstate 35 or I-35 to Cliff Drive, Admiral Boulevard, 8th Street, potential traffic accidents, the Kansas City Department of Transportation, the park board, and the Historic Northeast Restoration Board.
Date: 2000-11-22
Object Type: Newspaper Article

Title: Paseo Intersection Decision Pending
Description: Paseo Intersection Community Committee met to discuss ideas for refiguring the Paseo and Independence Boulevard intersection. Two plans were presented at the meeting.
Date: 2000-10-25
Object Type: Newspaper Article

Title: Apartment Plan Could Hasten Area Rebirth
Description: Article details the Twelfth Street Heritage Community Development Corporation's plan to renovate the Parkview Apartments located on the Paseo at 9th to 14th Street.
Date: 2000-02-02
Object Type: Newspaper Article

Title: Meyer Mementos in Museum
Description: Article about August R. Meyer's urban planning career in Kansas City and Leadville, Colorado, including notes about his home at 44th and Warwick Boulevards and streets of the park and boulevard system such as the Paseo.
Date: 1973-10-17
Object Type: Newspaper Article

Title: 12th Street Poised for Big Things
Description: Article about Ollie Gates' plans to revitalize the area around 12th and the Paseo. His vision includes restoring William T. Fitzgerald Memorial Fountain, erect a memorial to African American soliders and construct housing and retail establishments.
Date: 2006-03-02
Object Type: Newspaper Article

Title: Belt Line Railway Proposal
Description: Map of proposed branches of the Kansas City Industrial Belt Line Railway Company's railroad cutting through Paseo Boulevard.
Date: 2013-01-28
Object Type: Newspaper Article

Title: Turning The Corner on Paseo
Description: Article talks about the renaissance of Paseo Boulevard, or The Paseo, between 33rd and 45th Streets. New home construction as well as renovations are revitalizing the neighborhood thanks in big part to mortgage banker James B. Nutter, Sr. and Neighborhood Housing Services of Kansas City.
Date: 2004-09-30
Object Type: Newspaper Article

Title: Paseo Boulevard at 12th Street
Description: Looking northeast across sunken gardens at 12th Street and the Paseo.
Date: 1929
Object Type: Photograph

Title: Henderson Residence
Description: View looking west of the Generous L. Henderson Residence at 1016 Paseo Boulevard.
Object Type: Photograph

Title: Henderson Residence
Description: View looking west of the Generous L. Henderson Residence at 1016 Paseo Boulevard.
Object Type: Photograph

Title: Henderson Residence
Description: View looking northwest of the Perogla and the Generous L. Henderson Residence at 1016 Paseo Boulevard.
Object Type: Photograph

Title: Henderson Residence
Description: View looking west of the Generous L. Henderson Residence at 1016 Paseo Boulevard.
Object Type: Photograph

Title: Linwood Blvd. and Paseo Blvd. Intersection
Description: Intersection of Linwood and Paseo boulevards in Kansas City, Missouri. Two cars drive through intersection. The building on the northwest corner is the St. Regis Hotel.
Date: 1916-02-20
Object Type: Photograph

Title: Brush Creek and Surrounding Area
Description: Aerial view of Brush Creek and surrounding area, looking west from Paseo Boulevard.
Object Type: Photograph

Title: 47th Street at Virginia Avenue
Description: View looking southeast from 47th Street and Virginia Avenue, indicating plans to widen 47th Street. Shows Paseo High School, Swope Parkway, and Paseo Boulevard.
Date: 1926
Object Type: Photograph

Title: William T. Fitzsimons Fountain
Description: 43: - Postcard of the William T. Fitzsimons Fountain, 12th and Paseo, Kansas City, Mo. Numbered 20250
Object Type: Postcard

Title: Paseo, North from 17th Street
Description: Postcard of the Paseo, facing north from 17th Street.
Date: 1906
Object Type: Postcard

Title: Avon Hotel and Apartments
Description: Full frontal view of the Avon Hotel and the Avon Apartments, located on the east side of the 3000 block of Paseo.
Date: 1925
Object Type: Photograph

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