History of Kansas City, Kansas, USA

1889 - A BIG FIRE IN KANSAS CITY.
Kansas City, Mo., Oct. 29. - A fire which threatened to destroy the mammoth packing houses of Armour & Co. in Kansas City, Kan., was discovered in the fertilizer at 3 o'clock this morning. The fertilizer was the last of the buildings to the north, and was separated from the refinery works by only a narrow alley.

The fire started in the south end of the building and spread with amazing rapidity amid the inflammable contents. The firemen of Armour were quickly on the scene, and were soon followed by the departments from this city and from Kansas City, Kan. Their combined efforts to extinguish the blaze were of no avail, and in a half hour they gave up the fight and directed their efforts toward saving the adjoining buildings. In this way they were successful.

In three-quarters of an hour after the fire was discovered the east wall fell, and soon afterward the entire building was in ruins and the contents wholly destroyed.

The loss is $110,000 - $30,000 on the building, $60,000... Read MORE...

1895 - Kansas City
Kansas City, Kansas, the capital of Wyandotte co, created in 1886 by the consolidation of the then village of Kansas City with the towns of Wyandotte, Armourdale, and others under its present name, is situated at the junction of the Kansas and Missouri Rivers, adjacent to Kansas City, Mo. (from which it is nominally separated by the state line), and at the convergence of several important railways, eight or more of which have their terminal stations at this point. This city is noted as the seat of immense stock and meat packing interests, its yards and packing-houses being second only to those of Chicago in the volume of business done. Here were received in 1892, 699,578 head of cattle, 1,773,000 hogs, 32,341 calves, 160,317 sheep, and 32,831 horses and mules. Of the food animals, about sixty per cent., aggregating 570,000,000 pounds, was consumed at the packing houses. The city has also an extensive grain and flour trade, there being received at its mills and elevators in 1892,... Read MORE...

1901 - Kansas City - The Central City by Charles S. Gleed
In early literature and in early United States Indian treaties the Indian word” Kansas” appears as Caucis, Konza, Konseas, Kons, Kanzaw, Kanzau, Kaw, and Kanzas. Kansas, meaning smoky, was the name of a tribe of Indians still existing in the Indian Territory and it came to be applied to all the country west of the Missouri River over which the tribe roamed (the country which is now largely in the State of Kansas), and also to its chief river.

There are two Kansas Cities, one in Misouri, the other in Kansas. The Kansas City in Missouri was named after the Kansas Indians, the Kansas River, the Kansas country, or all of them. The Kansas City in Kansas was named after the Kansas City in Missouri. The two cities are one except in law and the line dividing them is not discoverable except by the surveyor. The Kansas City in Kansas was made up of a number of small towns the chief of which was Wyandotte. It was thought that the Kansas town would be helped by adopting the good name belonging ... Read MORE...

1903 - Twenty Thousand Persons are Now Homeless in Kansas City, Kansas
The first reliable information from Kansas City, Kan., was just received. In that district 20,000 persons are homeless. A number have been drowned, and the property loss has been heavy. The situation there is no better and no worse.

There is no great probability that there will be further loss of life. All through the wholesale district and in the east and west bottoms there are people still in houses. The police have done wonders in rescuing people and have probably brought 250 persons to the high ground in 12 hours. Twenty persons were taken from the Martin school and 30 from O'Brien's lodging house in the east bottoms. The rest of them were brought in singly or in small numbers. In the east and west bottoms a number of obstinate people are still clinging to their homes, although the police have run boats beneath their windows and offered to save them. They refuse to leave and will take their chances for another day.

It is impossible to form any estimate of the number of dead... Read MORE...

1908 - Flames in a Packing Plant.
Kansas City, Mo., Jan. 30. - Fire of unknown origin in the canning department of the $27,000,000 packing plant of Nelson Morris & Co., in Kansas City, Kan., caused a loss of $500,000.
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Edwardsville, Illinois
January 30, 1908

1912 - March 23-24 - Residents of Kansas City began to dig out from a storm produced 25 inches of snow in 24 hours.

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May 16, 1914: Grand League of the American Horseshoe Pitchers Association was organized in Kansas City, Kansas
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1916
Kansas City, the largest city of Kansas, capital of Wyandotte co., created in 1886 by the consolidation of the then village of Kansas City with the towns of Wyandotte, Armourdale, and Armstrong under its present name, is situated at the junction of the Kansas and Missouri rivers, adjacent to Kansas City, Mo. (from which it is nominally separated by the state line). It Is on the Missouri Pacific and the Union Pacific Rs. This city is noted as the seat of immense stock and meat-packing interests, its yards and packing-houses being second only to those of Chicago in the volume of business done. Several million head of stock are handled here yearly, and the value of the "packed" product exceeds $50,000,000. The city has also a very extensive grain and flour trade, with vast grain-elevators, railroad- and machine-shops, manufactories of soap, fertilizers, engines, locomotives, etc. It is the seat of Kansas City University and of a state institution for the blind. Numerous bridges span the... Read MORE...

1916 - Wind Fans A $10,000 Fire. Three Buildings Destroyed on Kansas Side Early This Morning.
Fire which started about 3 o’clock this morning in the rear of a grocery store owned by C.C. Price, 1258 Kansas Avenue, Kansas side, destroyed the store and two adjacent buildings. The loss was $10,000.

The high wind fanned the flames which gained great headway before the firemen arrived. Sparks spread to the home of M.S. Satlin, 1117 Kansas Avenue and caught the roof. Firemen on the way to the first fire, put out the fire at the Satlin home before much damage was done.

A 10-room building and a 3-room building, adjoining the grocery store, were destroyed. They were owned by W.D. Dickinson. A laundry occupied part of the 10-room building.

John McNarrey, fire chief, said it was the hottest fire he had fought in nineteen years. On account of the high wind the firemen could not get near the burning building, but fought the fire at a distance and from behind other buildings. The cause of the fire is not known.
Kansas City Star
Kansas City, Missori
March 22, 1916

1922 - May 10 - WHB-AM in Kansas City MO begins radio transmissions

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1933 - June 17 - Kansas City Massacre: 1 FBI agent, 4 cops & 1 gangster killed by mob

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June 17, 1933

1949 - October 16 - WDAF TV channel 4 in Kansas City, MO (NBC) begins broadcasting

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1951 - July 12 - The Kaw River flood occurred.
The month of June that year was the wettest of record for the state of Kansas, and during the four days preceding the flood much of eastern Kansas and western Missouri received more than ten inches of rain. Flooding in the Midwest claimed 41 lives, left 200 thousand persons homeless, and caused a billion dollars property damage. Kansas City was hardest hit. The central industrial district sustained 870 million dollars property damage.
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2023 - Kansas City, Kansas has a lot to offer in terms of attractions and activities. Whether you're into history, sports, or just enjoying good food, there's something for everyone. Here's a list to get you started:
Kansas Speedway:

If you're a fan of NASCAR or other racing events, the Kansas Speedway is a must-visit. Check their schedule for upcoming races and events.

Legends Outlets Kansas City:

This outdoor shopping and entertainment district offers a variety of stores, restaurants, and even an entertainment venue. It's a great place to shop and catch a movie or a show.

Schlitterbahn Waterpark:

Perfect for a family day out, Schlitterbahn Waterpark provides a fun-filled experience with its water rides, slides, and pools.

Kansas City Renaissance Festival:

If you happen to visit during the fall, the Renaissance Festival is a unique experience with themed events, performances, and plenty of medieval-inspired fun.

National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame:

Explore the history of American agriculture through exhibits and demonstrations. The center is not only educational but also a peaceful place to spend a day.

Wyandotte County Lake Park:

This is a great spot... Read MORE...