Kansas City History
Finding A ‘Peaceful Place’ in the Long Shadow of the Hyatt Skywalk Tragedy
The Skywalk Memorial Foundation, which helped create a memorial near the site of the Hyatt skywalk collapse, is winding down its affairs following the 40th anniversary of the disaster that killed 114 people in 1981.
curiousKC | How Many Brick-Paved Streets Are There in KC?
This curiousKC digs into the history of Kansas City’s brick streets.
curiousKC: Home Sweet (12th Street) Hotel
The motorcycle trips run together for Della Reynolds. It was around 1997 — or perhaps closer to 2000 — at 1019 East 12th Street in Kansas City. Looking back, she didn’t really want to be there. But what if her return triggered a memory? Plus, she’d already stopped to survey a city map and locate…
KC’s Grandfather of Ballroom Works for Greater Acceptance of the Culture
Ballroom culture has been around for longer than many realize, but it’s only recently arrived in Kansas City.
curiousKC | Why is the Western Auto Building Shaped Like That?
The story of how the Western Auto Building got its unique shape goes back to the days of an age-old favorite beverage.