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The Story of The Deadliest Fire in KC History
The Story of The Deadliest Fire in KC HistoryIf you were forwarded this email, click here to subscribe (it's free!) Read this story online | Sponsor this newsletter | Shop 📸 In the early hours of January 28, 1978, a fire tore through the Coates House Hotel in downtown Kansas City, claiming 20 lives and leaving an permanent mark on the city’s history. Once a premier destination for dignitaries and celebrities, the aging building had, by the late 20th century, become a low-cost residence for transients. The fire not only ended the hotel’s storied past but also led to major changes in fire safety regulations and the revitalization of Quality Hill, one of Kansas City’s oldest neighborhoods. Read the full story below ⬇️
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Stories from the City - History of Kansas City
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The Story of Annie Chambers If you were forwarded this email, click here to subscribe (it's free!) Read this story online | Sponsor this newsletter | Shop 📸 Courtesy: Missouri Valley Special Collections, Kansas City Public Library, Kansas City, MO Born Leannah Loveall in 1842 near Lexington, Kentucky, Annie Chambers lived a life that defied expectations at every turn. Her story—marked by tragedy, reinvention, and redemption—mirrors the rise and reckoning of Kansas City itself. She arrived...
The Story of the City Workhouse Castle If you were forwarded this email, click here to subscribe (it's free!) Read this story online | Sponsor this newsletter | Shop 📸 Starlight's 2025 Broadway Season For 75 years, Starlight has been a unique part of summer in Kansas City! Celebrate this cultural icon with tickets to the 2025 Broadway Season on sale now. Don’t miss these popular shows: Mean Girls School of Rock Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations Plus, the KC premieres of...
The Story of Nell Donnelly: KC's Fashion Pioneer & Kidnapping Survivor If you were forwarded this email, click here to subscribe (it's free!) Read this story online | Sponsor this newsletter | Shop 📸 Nell Donnelly Reed. Courtesy: SHSMO. Nell Donnelly Reed was a pioneering businesswoman in Kansas City’s garment industry and a symbol of resilience. From launching a successful clothing company and becoming one of the first self-made female millionaires in the US to surviving a high-profile...