Northeast Architecture Gone Forever

Preservation, or actually the lack of it, is in the news again with the threatened demolition of Westminster Congregational Church. All of these historic structures have been lost in Northeast in just the last decade. Often aided and abetted by the city government.  Above and below, the Colonnade Apartments, Maple boulevard

The Apartments above and the three homes below were in an Historic District.   Doesn't mean a thing. 

Home on Brownell.  Lost. 

Apartments on Brownell.  Lost. 

Home on Brownell.  Lost. 

"The Chateau" on Minnie.  Lost. 

Apartments on Lexington Ave. Lost. 

Thacher School, 1897.   Lost. 

 Cates Mansion Carriage House.   Lost. 

Kansas City star (lower case)

                                 Sunset. Taken from the westside of the Kansas City Museum.  

 

How To Get A President To Leave

                                                     A trail of Happy Meals down to the gate. 

The Day Of The Dead - Kansas City Museum

This years Day of the Dead at the Kansas City Museum didn't disappoint.   Well done, and accompanied by a wonderful sunset.   Social distancing required advance registration for the event and all slots are reserved already. 

 

The Views Are Always There

 All four shots were taken from the same 20-square-foot area on the westside of the Kansas City Museum on Walrond.  Above, looking into the sunset with Kessler Park in the foreground.  Below, skyline from the same (close) spot. 

                       Kansas City Museum, Corintian Hall. Above and below.  Wonderful details.

The End Of An Era

 In 1954 Bill and Andy Mortallaro's father bought the Askew Inn from his Uncle.  It's been in continuous operation ever since.... until now.    The brothers retired this week.   They certainly have earned it, but will surely be missed.   A great neighborhood bar in Northeast Kansas City. 

   Bill and Tish Mortallaro and their children.... Joe, Megan, Rachelle, Nick, and Joanna. 

            

Andy and his Daughter Jenna. 

Summer Night West Bottoms

Image taken from Case Park.