Then vs. Now: Folly Theater
The Folly Theater, originally the Standard Theater, opened in 1900 as a vaudeville venue designed by Louis S. Curtiss.
Kansas City Then vs. Now
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: Hotel President
The Hotel President, built in 1926, is a 15-story landmark in Kansas City featuring a blend of Jacobethan and Beaux-Arts design.
Then vs. Now: Grand Avenue Temple
The Grand Avenue Temple, completed in 1912, is a Greek Revival masterpiece by John McKecknie.
Then vs. Now: The Boley Building
The Boley Building, designed by Louis Curtiss in 1909, is a six-story masterpiece of Art Nouveau architecture at 12th and Walnut.
Then vs. Now: City Workhouse Castle
Built in 1897 at 2001 Vine Street, the City Workhouse Castle was constructed with inmate-quarried limestone in Romanesque Revival style.
Then vs. Now: Municipal Stadium
Municipal Stadium stood at 22nd Street and Brooklyn Avenue in Kansas City, Missouri, opening in 1923 as Muehlebach Field for the minor-league Blues and the Negro Leagues’ Kansas City Monarchs.
Then vs. Now: 9th Street Incline
Designed by Robert Gillham, the 9th Street Incline was part of Kansas City’s pioneering cable car system.
Then vs. Now: Pickwick Plaza
In its heyday, Pickwick Plaza was a hub for travelers and government officials, with notable guest Harry S. Truman drafting his “Pickwick Papers” there.
Then vs. Now: Manny's Mexican Restaurant
Manny’s Restaurant has been a family-run business in Kansas City for over four decades.
Then vs. Now: Parkview Drugstore in Brookside
This iconic photo shows a Parkview Drugstore in Brookside at the corner of what was formerly 63rd and Wyandotte (now Brookside Plaza). Out front, a soda jerk stands in the intersection.