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Geologic Cross Sections of Kansas City and Jackson County
Title
Geologic Cross Sections of Kansas City and Jackson County
Description
Six cross sections of areas of Jackson County, Missouri, and Kansas City, Missouri, illustrate altitude above sea level and types of bedrock. Labels display locations of creeks and rivers, as well as major city thoroughfares including Southwest Boulevard, Armour Boulevard, and 75th Street.
Object Type
Map
Working Down Under: The Kansas City Experiment in Underground Architecture
Title
Working Down Under: The Kansas City Experiment in Underground Architecture
Description
Photo and article about Kansas City's supply of underground space developed since the 1950s out of subterranean limestone quarries into industrial and commercial spaces, primarily for distribution, storage, and light manufacturing.
Date
1995-04
Object Type
Magazine Article