The Story of Nabisco in KC

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In September 1911, the Crossroads were forever changed when a grand celebration was held for the opening of the National Biscuit Company's newest and most advanced baking facility.

Nabisco's grand opening in KC was met with a flurry of fanfare, drawing in guests from across the country and forever marking the history of the city.

This seven-story, 200,000 square-foot facility, situated at the intersection of Central Street and Milwaukee Avenue, was the talk of the town. The bakery was one of the largest and most modern in the country when it was built -- the event's guests marveled at the modern technology of the bakery, with production starting on the top floor and the finished biscuits being packaged in Nabisco's renowned In-er-seal packages on a lower level.

The bakery continued to operate until 1951, after which the building found a new purpose as the headquarters for the Stuart Hall Stationery Company.

After changing ownership several more times, the building went dormant for several years.Then, in the early 2000s, a transformation began. By 2004, the once-bustling bakery had been repurposed into the Freight House Lofts at Stuart Hall. Elements of the original architecture, like the arched ceilings, wood and concrete floors, and brick walls, were carefully preserved, paying homage to the building's storied past.

Today, Stuart Hall stands proudly in the Freight House / Crossroads District of downtown Kansas City.

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This Week's Featured Home

4525 Kenwood Ave, Kansas City, MO 64110​
Built in 1910 · $1,950,000
Listing/Photos Courtesy - Jamie Closson, Weichert

Located in the Historic Rockhill neighborhood, this home combines the charm of its 1910 exterior with a fully renovated interior. Homoly’s year-long renovation added a new chef's kitchen, primary bath, powder room, updated baths, refinished white oak floors, and a back staircase. Modern features include two remote-controlled gas fireplaces, updated LED lighting, HVAC units, a new boiler, refinished radiators, and new water heaters.

Marvin doors lead to a new deck, seamlessly connecting indoor and outdoor spaces, with a paver patio and garden lighting for entertaining. Additional upgrades include a new garage with epoxy flooring, a driveway, an automatic gate, and new landscaping with a sprinkler system. Located near downtown, it's within walking distance of cultural spots like the Nelson-Atkins Museum, The Country Club Plaza, and the streetcar line at 47th and Main.

Thanks for reading, Reader!

-Joe

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