Longview Farm

A lumber baron with a dream and his equestrian daughter are at the heart of this week’s “What’s Your KCQ?,” a community reference partnership between the Kansas City Public Library and The Kansas City Star. When reader Kim McIntire asked about the history of Longview, we delved into the story of R.A. Long and the origin of the Lee’s Summit neighborhood. While the name Longview might elicit a few different images—a mansion, a lake, or perhaps a community college—those unfamiliar with the area might be surprised to know that it once encompassed the grandest country estate in the Midwest.