Historic Preservation

Steeple of Light at Community Christian Church

Community Christian Church Launches Campaign to Rekindle ‘Steeple of Light’

Community Christian Church has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places, a key step in restoring the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed building.

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Westport High School

Historic Westport High School Would Become Apartments Under New Plan

The developers who renovated the former Westport Middle School into co-working space now are tackling the historic high school across the street, proposing a $45 million apartment redevelopment.

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Hall of Waters

Excelsior Springs Landmark Lands on National List of Endangered Buildings

The Hall of Waters in Excelsior Springs has landed on the 2020 edition of the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s list of the 11 most endangered historic places in America.

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KC's oldest pics

curiousKC | What’s the Earliest Known Photo of KC?

curiousKC dug through the archives to find the earlier known photo of KC.

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Knickerbocker Apartments

Historic Midtown Apartments Coming Down After 40-Year Neighborhood Fight

The historic Knickerbocker apartments are expected to be demolished soon, ending a long preservation struggle between neighborhood leaders and Kansas City Life.

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