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KCK Then & Now

KCK Then & Now

"Then and Now" is a series of articles written by local historian Margaret Landis for the Kansan newspaper. The series commemorated the 100th birthday of Kansas City, Kansas in 1986.


Old church made way for federals
Stained glass windows tell history of KCK
Bridge opened 50 years ago Tuesday
Wyandotte fire had lasting effect
Airport dedication big event here
Temple' Church still serving as church
Old mineral baths a Rosedale landmark
War memorials abound here
Small park colors area on Central
University once functioned at 27th and Sewell
City Hall had additions
Fire Dept. got old City Hall
Carnival Park was once a bright and shining spot
Old street car tracks here reminder of times gone by
12th St. Bridge's history long
Town teams once drew crowds
Minnesota Avenue was a bustling place
Cemetery was tribal ground
Interest in libraries here nearly century old
Huron Park dates to 1859
Hotel was built as monument
Church lots remembered
To northeast corner of Huron Place
Huron's church lots continued
Church corners concluded
KCK, Leavenworth connected by train
County created in 1859
Corner home to many tenants
Labeled largest stack in town
Kansan history retold in its old papers
Chamber building has history of its own
Connelley kept record straight
Meat packing gave city large industry
Gates family had long history in Rosedale
Ice was big business
YWCA began in 1900 near packing house
Post offices here have long history
Fire strikes down 1906 men's exposition
Elevated Railway spanned Kaw River
Remnant of old park remains
Chelsea Park was zoo's site
Keystone story lies in road
Several names for dry goods store
Event included Argentine visit
Argentine smelter held record
School began in Wyandotte
Intercity bridge spans two states
Society's gift for horses hazard for replacements
When cities were merged schools systems were too
Use steps to climb Mt. Marty
500 block of Minnesota was big business area
Trains an early industry for old Rosedale, Kan.
Rosedale mill was big industry here
Coal mining featured
Ruby Avenue church was one of oldest here
Fowler home school's first abode
Edgerton Place has interesting history
Medical center's parking lot once site of Merry-Go-Round
Bunge Elevator history is long, exciting
Religious, political liberty sought
History has been made where rivers join
Ferries played important role
Area hotels of yore: A look at beginnings
Flower garden was showcase
How KC became 1 of great stock markets of world
Retirement center site of old city jail
Engineer's ideas ahead of time
Early KCK met emergencies
Seminary's library has long history
Church had three changes of name
A look at early Kansas labor unions
A Look at Equipment in KCK Fire History
Early-day Indian mission was first publishing house
A look at early days of recreation area here
Several landmarks noted in history of KCK library
Ethnic banners: Long may they wave
100 years can produce a very long list
April 7, 1985
April 14, 1985
April 21, 1985
April 28, 1985
May 5, 1985
May 12, 1985
May 19, 1985
May 26, 1985
June 2, 1985
June 9, 1985
June 16, 1985
June 23, 1985
June 30, 1985
July 7, 1985
July 14, 1985
July 28, 1985
August 4, 1985
August 11, 1985
August 18, 1985
August 25, 1985
September 1, 1985
September 8, 1985
September 15, 1985
September 22, 1985
September 29, 1985
October 6, 1985
October 13, 1985
October 20, 1985
October 27, 1985
November 3, 1985
November 10, 1985
November 17, 1985
November 24, 1985
December 1, 1985
December 8, 1985
December 15, 1985
December 22, 1985
December 29, 1985
January 5, 1986
January 12, 1986
January 19, 1986
January 26, 1986
February 2, 1986
February 9, 1986
February 16, 1986
February 23, 1986
March 2, 1986
March 9, 1986
March 16, 1986
March 23, 1986
March 30, 1986
April 6, 1986
April 20, 1986
April 27, 1986
May 4, 1986
May 11 1986
May 18 1986
May 25 1986
June 1 1986
June 15 1986
June 22 1986
June 29 1986
July 7 1986
July 13 1986
July 20 1986
July 27 1986
August 3 1986
August 10 1986
August 17 1986
August 24 1986
August 31 1986
September 7, 1986
September 14 1986
September 21 1986
September 28 1986
October 5 1986
October 26 1986