HeyJaredKC Yesterday Scavenger Hunt
A year-long historical adventure that guides you through over 100 of Kansas City's historic spots, enriched with captivating stories and photos, inviting you into an engaging exploration alongside fellow history lovers.
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Then vs. Now: Barney Allis Plaza (opens the original)
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Then vs. Now: Barney Allis Plaza1220 Wyandotte St, Kansas City, MO 64105 (Map)Opened: 1956Barney Allis Plaza was first created in 1956 above a parking garage, and is named for Barney Allis, longtime manager of the nearby Muehlebach Hotel, whose guests included presidents, Frank Sinatra, and Elvis.After its last major facelift in 1985, the plaza is now in the middle of a years-long construction process reimagining it as one of downtown’s premier public spaces. Once completed, the new plaza will f
Then vs. Now: Folly Theater (opens the original)
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Then vs. Now: Folly Theater300 W 12th St, Kansas City, MO 64105 (Map)Opened: 1900The Folly Theater, originally the Standard Theater, opened in 1900 as a vaudeville venue designed by Louis S. Curtiss. Over the decades, it hosted dramatic performances, burlesque shows, and even adult films before falling into disrepair. Saved from demolition in the 1970s, the theater was restored and reopened in 1981. Now seating 1,078, it hosts jazz, chamber music, and community events, preserving its historic le
Then vs. Now: Hotel President (opens the original)
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Then vs. Now: Hotel President1329 Baltimore Ave, Kansas City, MO 64105 (Map)Opened: 1926The Hotel President, built in 1926, is a 15-story landmark in Kansas City featuring a blend of Jacobethan and Beaux-Arts design. Known for its role as headquarters during the 1928 Republican National Convention, it hosted Herbert Hoover’s nomination. The hotel’s Drum Room, opened in 1941, became a renowned nightlife spot, featuring legends like Sinatra and Goodman. After closing in 1980, it was restored and r
Then vs. Now: Grand Avenue Temple (opens the original)
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Then vs. Now: Grand Avenue Temple205 E 9th St, Kansas City, MO 64106 (Map)Opened: 1909The Grand Avenue Temple, completed in 1912, is a Greek Revival masterpiece by John McKecknie. Located at 9th & Grand, its buff brick façade, fluted Ionic columns, and terracotta details exude classical elegance. Known as the “Mother of Methodism,” it served as a spiritual and community anchor in Kansas City’s bustling downtown. In 2024, it was purchased for restoration into a performance venue and recording stu
Then vs. Now: The Boley Building (opens the original)
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Then vs. Now: The Boley Building1130 Walnut St., Kansas City, Missouri (Map)Opened: 1909The Boley Building, designed by Louis Curtiss in 1909, is a six-story masterpiece of Art Nouveau architecture at 12th and Walnut. Among the first to feature a metal-and-glass curtain wall, it redefined design by suspending glass walls from a steel frame. Originally built for Charles N. Boley’s clothing store, the building now houses Andrews McMeel Universal, a well-known global publisher. <a href="https://kcy
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