Back in the early 1900s McClintocks Restaurant at 12th and Walnut was THE place to dine. An early description of the place told of "white and gold ceiling studded with 400 light globes, the white walls dazzled with heavy mirrors and rose shaded candelabras, there was a French chef and an "attempt" at air-conditioning." Robert, born in 1849, came to KC by steamboat from St. Louis in 1865. He worked for a mercantile firm for 11 years then started a bakery at 119 E 4th Street where he lived. In 1891 he started a small restaurant at 1006 Main, followed by restaurants at 921 Walnut, and 1125-27 Walnut. His son Robert S. McClintock operated an eating spot at 816 Walnut. Then McClintocks Restaurant at 12th and Walnut was established with multiple rooms for dining. Robert died in 1917 and his son took over the restaurant...however he found that the $30,000 profit from the place was the same as what he could get by leasing the space out.... so that was the end.
Mr. McClintock was married in 1875 to Miss Mary Sharp of Warrensburg. She is interred in the tomb with him. They had two children: Robert S. and Mary Agnes. Remember, Elmwood Cemetery is celebrating its 150th Anniversary on Oct 1... use this link to find out more:
https://www.facebook.com/elmwoodcemkc
Exterior of McClintocks...sign barely visible far right.
