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41. Ancient Sin: Naked & Unashamed on the Country Club Plaza Ancient Sin: Naked & Unashamed on the Country Club Plaza December//1987 Article about sculptures and statues of nudes in the Greco-Roman style said to be for the "adults only" department.
42. Apartment Building Apartment Building 1989 Full frontal and partial side view; located on east side of Roanoke from 47th to 48th.
43. Art and Soul Art and Soul September 23, 2006 This article features 75 years of Plaza Art Fair memories. It includes a timeline for the event starting with 1932 and going to 2005. This year's 75th annual Plaza Art Fair is to be held September 23-24,...
44. Art Work in Neighborhoods and Country Club Plaza Developed by J. C. Nichols Art Work in Neighborhoods and Country Club Plaza Developed by J. C. Nichols 2001 Chapter 7 and 8 explore the legacy of J. C. Nichols including the Country Club Plaza and his other developments. Featured are fountains and sculpture in these areas. Includes Verona Columns, Belinder Court...
45. Art: Frank Szasz Plays Role of Artist in Great Style Art: Frank Szasz Plays Role of Artist in Great Style March 1980 Photo and biographical article about Frank Szasz, "a portrait artist whoe studio overlooks the Country Club Plaza." Native of Hungary emigrating to Kansas City about 1958 as an artist for Hallmark Cards...
46. Artifacts Held in Missouri Valley Special Collections Artifacts Held in Missouri Valley Special Collections A small number of local history related artifacts are held in Missouri Valley Special Collections. Most of these items are small and have come to the department over the years via donations. See list below....
47. As the Community Grows. ..So Grows the Need for Student Nurses As the Community Grows. ..So Grows the Need for Student Nurses February//1963 Description of nursing programs at Research, Saint Luke's, KU Medical Center, Independence, Saint Mary's, Saint Margaret's, Trinity Lutheran, Avila, and Providence Hospitals.
48. Assured Majorities Assured Majorities June/7/1935 Photos and article about the apartments on the Country Club Plaza and Armour Boulevard managed by the Assured Rental Company, Incorporated (led by George Goldman and Herman Shapiro), in the city's "South...
49. Bad Day at Old Mission Bad Day at Old Mission November 1979 Story of the career of "Harvey Bailey, the nation's most prolific and successful bank robber" during the 1920s and early 1930s, living "amidst the most luxurious apartments and shops" in Kansas City at...
50. Bar Code Bar Code February/1-7/2000 Review of the Granfalloon Bar and Grill.
51. Barbecue Eatery to Close Two Sites Barbecue Eatery to Close Two Sites August 13, 2005 KC Masterpiece Barbecue and Grill has decided to close its Country Club Plaza and St. Louis restaurants and concentrate on its "flagship" restaurant at 10985 Metcalf in Overland Park. "Rich Davis, a former...
52. Barber Recalls 45 Years on the Plaza Barber Recalls 45 Years on the Plaza February/25/1974 File containing a photo and biographical article about Wally Westphal, "owner of the Plaza Hair Cut Shop, 4807 Jefferson" Street. Retiring at the age of 65 and closing the barbershop (with a mural painted...
53. Beauty Industry Beauty Industry Brief resume of Mary McGavran, "Dean of Kansas City Cosmetologists" with 50 years in the cosmetology business in Kansas City. Description of her career as "owner of the Marie Earle Beauty Salon at 314...
54. Before the Plaza: A Christmas Tree in Westport Before the Plaza: A Christmas Tree in Westport December//1977 Story of the first lighted Christmas tree in Westport in 1882, before the settling of the Country Club Plaza area.
55. Behind Kansas City's Brand Names: A Look at Four Local Firms That Have Outgrown Their Origins and Become Behind Kansas City's Brand Names: A Look at Four Local Firms That Have Outgrown Their Origins and Become Local Institutions August//1981 History of the men's clothing company, established in 1931 by Jack Henry (at the age of 27 then) as the first full-line men's store on the Country Club Plaza.
56. Behind Kansas City's Brand Names: A Look at Four Local Firms That Have Outgrown Their Origins and Become Behind Kansas City's Brand Names: A Look at Four Local Firms That Have Outgrown Their Origins and Become Local Institutions August//1981 History of the Winstead's restaurant chain, the first in Kansas City built in 1940 at 47th and Main Streets on the Country Club Plaza, featuring its "steakburger" invented by Nelle Winstead in Illinois...
57. Behind the Scenes with James E. Burke: Burke, Pendergast and J.C. Nichols Behind the Scenes with James E. Burke: Burke, Pendergast and J.C. Nichols August//1981 Excerpt from a 1976 speech given by local real estate developer and former Pendergast associate James Burke, about ties between J. C. Nichols and Tom Pendergast related to the paving of Brush Creek on...
58. Bernstein-Rein Pursues Development Near Plaza Bernstein-Rein Pursues Development Near Plaza April 10, 2004 Article says the firm expects to break ground Fall 2004 on an $80 million development that will occupy most of the block between Roanoke Road and Belleview Avenue, from Ward Parkway to 48th Street. Bernstein-Rein...
59. Big Anniversary for KC's Own Holiday Carol Big Anniversary for KC's Own Holiday Carol December 17, 2012 Article on the 30th anniversary of the song, "Christmas in Kansas City." Written and originally performed by local singer Brad Millison in 1982, the song got its start as a promotional record given out...
60. Biography of Arthur M. Kraft (1922-1977), Artist Biography of Arthur M. Kraft (1922-1977), Artist 1999