Tag: Kansas City

Natural and cultural features of Kansas City, Part 10: 18th and Vine

March 16, 2022

Mutual Musicians Foundation National Historic Landmark, 1823 Highland Avenue, Kansas City (N39⁰5’25” W94⁰33’43”), is a two-story brick building dating to 1904. It was a center for the development of jazz of the Kansas City style; and became the western center of American jazz after the shutdown of the clubs and red-light district in New Orleans … More Natural and cultural features of Kansas City, Part 10: 18th and Vine

Natural and Cultural Features of Southern Kansas City, Part 2: Leawood, Overland Park, Prairie Village

September 30, 2020

southern KC Grandview Leawood above link is to an orientation map of the area This post includes parks in Kansas east of Metcalf Avenue and south of 71st Street. National Historic Trail Sites Santa Fe Trail Park (N38o59’54” W94o37’38”), 7727 Delmar Street in Prairie Village, features a disc golf course amid swales from the original … More Natural and Cultural Features of Southern Kansas City, Part 2: Leawood, Overland Park, Prairie Village

Natural and Cultural Features of Southern Kansas City, Part I: KC and Grandview

July 27, 2020

Southern Kansas City, Missouri, Parks and Historic Sites Sites are listed under National Historic Trail Sites, National Historic Landmarks, southern Kansas City Parks,and Grandview Parks. An orientation map: southern KC Grandview National Historic Landmarks Harry S Truman Farm Home, part of Harry S Truman National Historic Site, is at 12301 Blue Ridge Boulevard north of … More Natural and Cultural Features of Southern Kansas City, Part I: KC and Grandview