William J. Smith, buried in Elmwood Cemetery, was a real estate investor and street railway and construction industry executive. Born near New York City in 1836 he came to Kansas City in 1866 as founder of "the first store here for the sale of wagons, agricultural implements and seeds" located on the east side of Market Square. He became president of the Kansas City Railway Company.
Elmwood Cemetery is celebrating its 150th Anniversary on October 1st, 2022. Use the link to get more information.
https://www.facebook.com/elmwoodcemkcHis extraordinary house on Troost.
I wonder, is that house still standing?
ReplyDeleteNo... torn down in the 1930s.
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