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241. A Bayer Overhaul: Move to LionsGate Among Tourney Changes A Bayer Overhaul: Move to LionsGate Among Tourney Changes Former Champions Tour has been renamed the Bayer Advantage Classic and has moved its venue to the Nicklaus Golf Club at LionsGate in Overland Park. The Champions Tour was at Loch Lloyd in Belton for eight...
242. A Bead on the Goats: Coalition Leader Seeks End of Pendergast Power A Bead on the Goats: Coalition Leader Seeks End of Pendergast Power Article about the movement to purge the Kansas City area of its last vestiges of the Pendergast machine in the form of three court officers in an election.
243. A Beethoven "First" in St. Louis A Beethoven "First" in St. Louis Article chronicling the early history of classical music performances and organizations in Saint Louis, starting with German immigrants in the 1830s. Description of some of their early performances, including...
244. A Beethoven Bash in Kansas City A Beethoven Bash in Kansas City Article about the "four-day commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the death of Beethoven" by Maurice Peress, conductor of the Kansas City Philharmonic, "together with the Nelson Art Museum."
245. A Beloved King of Reviews A Beloved King of Reviews Obituary tribute for Leroy Johnson (57) of Kansas City. Johnson was known as the resident "music guru" at the old Penny Lane record store in Westport. He was also an early music critic for "The Pitch,"... Critics; Music;
246. A Bibliographical Note on the Civil War in the West A Bibliographical Note on the Civil War in the West Bibliography with some notes on materials available about the Civil War west of the Mississippi River.
247. A Big 50 in Kansas City A Big 50 in Kansas City Article profiling Kansas City Star editor Roy A. Roberts and his various influences in national and local politics through the newspaper.
248. A Big Bust A Big Bust Authors reaction to the statue honoring jazz musician Charlie Parker, located in the 18th and Vine historical district.
249. A Big Day for Protests A Big Day for Protests On October 7, 2010, two anti-nuclear protestors interrupted a council meeting at City Hall bearing a sign stating “Stop Building Nuclear War.” The protestors oppose the construction of the Honeywell... Demonstrations; Factories; Nuclear weapons;
250. A Big Hole to Be Filled A Big Hole to Be Filled Photo and caption about the construction of the Turkey Creek pumping station at 25th and Fairmount Avenue, costing $102,000 and overseen by "Paul A. Hartung, chief of the sewer division of the city engineer's...
251. A Big Honor for BNIM A Big Honor for BNIM The American Institute of Architects named the Kansas City architectural firm of BNIM as firm of the year for 2011, “the group’s highest honor given to a company.” “Recognized for its distinguished... Architecture; Architects; Awards;
252. A Biography of Joseph Smith Thompson A Biography of Joseph Smith Thompson This 11-page paper includes in narrative form a history of William McMillan Thompson and his son Joseph Smith Thompson. The family had Scottish origins, came to America and were involved with the Mormon...
253. A Bird's Eye View A Bird's Eye View Photos and article about Brian Williams' loft apartment at 20th and Grand. Article describes benefits of "city living" and lofts as living spaces.
254. A Birthday Book of Kansas City, 1821-1921 A Birthday Book of Kansas City, 1821-1921 Booklet on the 100-year history of Kansas City from 1821 to 1921, starting with its first permanent settler, Francois Chouteau, and its rise from Westport Landing (page 7) through its 1832 visit by early...
255. A Bit about New Santa Fe A Bit about New Santa Fe File containing the article about the history of the town of New Santa Fe in southwestern Jackson County, in Washington Township at about 121st and State Line Roads.
256. A Bit of History Passes A Bit of History Passes Photograph and caption reporting the demolition of the Italian Gardens Restaurant, which closed in 2003 after 78 years in business. The building was razed to make way for a parking garage.
257. A Bit of Nature A Bit of Nature Illustrations (by Will Weber, "one of Kansas City's most gifted artists") and poem by local poet Robert Wiziarde about cowboys.
258. A Bit of Weston, Missouri, History A Bit of Weston, Missouri, History Photo, illustration, and second in a series of articles about the history of Weston, Missouri (north of Kansas City) and its border warfare days.
259. A Bit of Weston, Missouri, History A Bit of Weston, Missouri, History Illustrations (of the town itself and citizens John Woods, William Osborne, and Ben Holladay) and first in a series of articles about the history of the Platte County town of Weston, Missouri on the Missouri...
260. A Bite of History A Bite of History Description of the businesses in the preserved buildings of the Garment or Wholesale District along 8th and Broadway Boulevards, mainly restaurants in the 1990s.