History

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Ghost (Signs) of KC’s Past

Ever see those faint old words painted on Kansas City buildings? Flatland’s curiousKC has the story on why and who put them up.

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Tap List | A Prohibition-Era Brew Returns to KC Taps

J. Rieger & Co. has revived its 132-year-old brand in the span of five years.  It revived something else too – a Prohibition-era brew, Heim beer, which was lost to Prohibition. Now after more than a century, it is back exclusively on tap at J. Rieger & Co. and will be brewed by KC Bier…

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drawing of the new wolferman's scheduled to open in january 1950

Baking it the Ole Fashioned Way: K.C. Bakeries Established Before 1950

Read about the histories of Wolferman’s, M&M, and McLain’s bakeries and delis. Fixtures in Kansas City, Missouri for decades.

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mass graves sign in Loose Park

What Happened To The Dead Soldiers In The Battle Of Westport?

Have you ever wondered what happened to the soldiers who fought the Battle of Westport? curiousKC has the answer.

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The Importance of Juneteenth – Past and Present – As Told Through Spoken Word

A spoken word performance by JP Hayley on the importance of Juneteenth – past and present.

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