Post-Civil War Kansas City, Missouri
junction of main , delaware streets in 1898
kansas city, guided architect george kessler, became forefront example of city beautiful movement, offering network of boulevards , parks.
the relocation of union station current location in 1914 , opening of liberty memorial in 1923 provided 2 of city s identifiable landmarks. robert a. long, president of liberty memorial association, driving force in funding construction. long longtime resident , wealthy businessman. built r.a. long building long-bell lumber company, home, corinthian hall (now kansas city museum) , longview farm.
further spurring kansas city s growth opening of innovative country club plaza development j.c. nichols in 1925, part of country club district plan.
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