Kansas City Then and Now (Then & Now Thunder Bay)

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After rejecting proposed names like “Rabbitville” and “Possum Trot,” civic leaders of Missouri’s biggest trading post named their settlement the “Town of Kansas” in honor of the native Kansa Indians. That used to be then; today, Kansas City is said to have more fountains than any city on the planet with the exception of for Rome.
See for yourself how much Kansas City’s changed over time in the recent title from the most productive-selling series, Then and Now.
Seventy-nine pairs of photographs illustrate then-and-now images of popular locations like the Harry S. Truman Residence, the Hannibal Bridge, and the Coates House Hotel.
Stop by Dick’s Down Home Cook Shop back then and today and you’ll be able to witness major inner city renovations.
A magnificent panoramic view of landmark sculpture “The Scout” overlooking the city skyline and Penn Valley Park offers you a tremendous glimpse into the history of KC.
The Liberty Memorial, erected to honor the heroes of WWI, towers over the city at 217 feet tall. Discover how Kansas City looked when the monument used to be dedicated, and see how it looks today.
This is a tour you will not wish to miss!
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