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161. To the End, Leathers Was an Original To the End, Leathers Was an Original September 16, 2005 Reminiscences of Kansas City writer, editor and publisher Tom Leathers, who died at age 77 on September 12, 2005. Includes comments about the "journalistic journeyman" by those who knew him, including...
162. Tower Park Could Gain Another Tower Tower Park Could Gain Another Tower January/12/2000 City wants to put a communication tower in the Tower Park.
163. Troostwood Commons Park Seen as Model for Other Neighborhoods Troostwood Commons Park Seen as Model for Other Neighborhoods July/10-16/1997 Discusses the creation of Troostwood Commons Park by residents of the area.
164. Troupe Group Hopes to Raise Curtain on Space Troupe Group Hopes to Raise Curtain on Space December 28, 2005 Article describes the Just Off Broadway Theater Association, a coalition of community theater groups based in Penn Valley Park at 3051 Central Avenue. The article reports a five-year agreement between...
165. Unheralded Role by Black Soldiers is Saluted at Last Unheralded Role by Black Soldiers is Saluted at Last October 26, 2012 Article on the dedication of the Battle of Island Mound historic site. The battle was fought between Confederates and the First Kansas Colored Volunteer Infantry on October 27, 1862. The Kansas soldiers...
166. Vandals Trash Shoal Creek Museum Vandals Trash Shoal Creek Museum August 29, 2006 Vandals damaged parts of the Shoal Creek Living History Museum in Kansas City, North, just west of Liberty off of 152 Highway or Barry Road. The damage will amount to thousands of dollars. "The museum...
167. Vaydik "Misled" on Filming Vaydik "Misled" on Filming October/2/1974 Article about the new rules for filming the movie at Swope Park featuring adult film star Linda Lovelace. Frank Vaydik, "parks and recreation director," deceived by movie producers as to the pornographic...
168. Water Is Pumped into an Improved Lake in Loose Memorial Park Water Is Pumped into an Improved Lake in Loose Memorial Park July/30/1934 Photo of the lake with the article.
169. West Terrace One of Kessler's First Works West Terrace One of Kessler's First Works March 25, 2009 Short article and two postcard images of West Terrace Park. Overlooking the West Bottoms district, the 30-acre park was designed by landscape architect George Kessler and completed in 1907. It was also...
170. When Did Grand Avenue Become Grand Boulevard? When Did Grand Avenue Become Grand Boulevard? November 13, 1994 According to this question and answer column that appeared in the Star Magazine, Grand Avenue became a boulevard in 1993. "The change affects the stretch of Grand Avenue from Crown Center on the south...
171. Who's Who in Kansas City Who's Who in Kansas City October/22/1922 Biographical article about Harry Burton, mayor of Kansas City, Kansas. He was born in 1887 in Climax, Kansas, arrived in Kansas City in about 1900 and worked as a telephone operator, elevator operator,...
172. Wilbur H. Dunn Wilbur H. Dunn September/19/1938 Information about Dunn, the superintendant of the parks for many years.
173. Winnwood Beach, the Atlantic City of the Midwest Winnwood Beach, the Atlantic City of the Midwest July 31, 1996 Discussion of the history and development of Winnwood Beach by Frank Winn approximately in 1912. The resort included three lakes, a water slide, picnic area, children's beach, roller coasters, and 300...
174. With a Shoeshine and a Smile With a Shoeshine and a Smile May/13-19/1999 Editorial on the Oz Entertainment Company, Incorporated, developers of the Oz Theme Park.
175. Worlds of Fun Builds New Coaster Worlds of Fun Builds New Coaster February/23/2000 Information given in this article on a new roller coaster ride called the Boomerang being built at Worlds of Fun.
176. Youth Groups Adopt Concourse Youth Groups Adopt Concourse April/25/2001 Photos and article about the "adoption" of the Concourse in Kessler Park by "St. Anthony's Youth Group and the Public Achievement group of Holy Cross" school. Other news about the cleaning, painting, and...