| Abstract | Photos, maps, illustrations, and article about the construction of the Crown Center mixed-use development of shopping, hotel, and residential space in Midtown Kansas City. History of its planning since 1958 with economic studies, land use analysis in 1961 mainly by "Victor Gruen Associates" and appointment in 1967 of Edward Larrabee Barnes, or Edward Barnes as "coordinating architect and master planner." Photos and descriptions also of the "Crown Center Hotel" designed by Harry Weese and Associates. |
