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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UVA_john-buck-o-neil-center-historical_Kansas-City-MO.html
This Building was originally constructed as the Paseo YMCA which opened in 1914 to provide Kansas citians of color a place that would specifically allow them a public or private multi-purpose facility serving as a meeting place for community orien…
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The Archway of the
Attucks School Parking Lot
dedicated to
Ms. Myra Taylor
Dedicated: June 29, 2001
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UUT_roy-wilkins-historical_Kansas-City-MO.html
News editor, 1923-1931, of The Kansas City Call. This plaque is dedicated in honor of his contributions to journalism and equality while he served as a journalist and, later, as leader of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored Peo…
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Founded in 1919
by
Chester A. Franklin
1880 - 1955
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UU7_negro-leagues-baseball-museum-historical_Kansas-City-MO.html
The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM), located in Kansas City's historic 18th & Vine Jazz District, is dedicated to preserve the rich history of professional African-American baseball of the early 1900s to the 1950s and its profound impact on t…
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The American Jazz Museum is an important cultural institution dedicated to its mission of celebrating and exhibiting jazz through performance, education, exhibitions and research at America's Jazz Crossroads - 18th and Vine.
There were four major…
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West Inscription
Kansas City's First Park, the keystone of our park system, given to the city by William and Catherine Drips Mulkey, May 5, 1882, in honor of Andrew Drips.
Erected by The Historical Committee West Side Community Council and t…
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William Rockhill Nelson, founder of the Kansas City Star in 1880, was largely responsible for building here one of the nation's most influential newspapers. His guidance helped Kansas City become a major metropolitan center.
Marked this 18th da…
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Mayor of Kansas City - 1855 to 1859 and 1862. One of our outstanding pioneers of this great city. He was responsible for the first grading of streets beyond the levee and for obtaining the first gas and water plants. He also served in the Missouri…
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Revolutionary War PatriotTaken captive - Martin's Station,on land now part of Kentucky,June 1780Held by British untilNovember 1782