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Church in Steptoe neighborhood

curiousKC | Excavating the History of Steptoe, Westport’s Lost Black Neighborhood

The curiousKC team explores the fascinating history of Steptoe, a lost Black neighborhood in Westport.

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Novel restaurant.

curiousKC | Here’s a List of Farm-to-Table Restaurants in Kansas City

The curiousKC team takes a tour of Kansas City restaurants that emphasize local and natural foods on their menus.

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The Rosedale Arch

curiousKC: What is the history of the Rosedale Arch?

A Flatland reader wanted to know more about the World War I monument that sits on Mount Marty’s wooded hilltop overlooking the Kansas City, Kansas, community.

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curiousKC | Were There Segregated House Advertisements in KC?

Were local real estate advertisements segregated? curiousKC investigates.

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This is an interior view of the Baltimore Hotel, once owned by the Dean family. (Missouri Valley Special Collections)

curiousKC: What Question About KC History Is Your Favorite?

It’s that time again. Pick the question our curiousKC team reports on next.

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