Nocturnal Wanders - West Bottoms

Visiting the past at night is always interesting. When even warehouses were treated as art. 

 

Skyline, Super Bowl Eve

 

Helena Baum

Helena Baum was the first Jewish resident to be buried in Kansas City.  Killed by a railroad accident in 1866, the 22 year was initially buried in a small Jewish burial ground at 18th and Lydia.   After Elmwood Cemetery was founded in 1872 Congregation B'nai Jehovah purchased two acres in the southwest corner of Elwood.  Helena and 16 others were moved to the new site.  This stone is the original 1866 stone.   Thanks to Brad Finch for the tip.  

 

A Bridge So Far Part 3

       Support girder are in on the lower south route and going it on the upper northern route.  See below. 

                                             Good progress on the river supports too.