In the wake of World War II, car ownership surged, and Kansas City developed a reputation as a car-crazy town. So, in 1951, City Manager L.P. Cookingham published a report outlining the framework for…
Local History Blog
What was the first movie ever shown in Kansas City? KCQ breaks down cinema history
In the early 20th century, movies dominated Kansas City’s commercial amusement landscape. More than 170 theaters opened in Kansas City, before 1950, with 166 dedicated to movies. In 1915 alone,…
Queen of the World: How this Kansas City hospital set standard for racial integration
Hospitals are often named for specific reasons. Municipal hospitals, for example, might be named after their locality, while others are associated with universities or named after churches or…
