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The Story of Waldo
The Story of Waldo

The Waldo neighborhood in Kansas City, Missouri, was founded in 1841 by Dr. David Waldo, a land investor and freighter for the Santa Fe Trail. Waldo purchased 1,000 acres of land that ran from what is now Gregory Boulevard to 91st Street and State Line to Holmes.

The Story of Harry Truman’s (Failed) Haberdashery in KC
The Story of Harry Truman’s (Failed) Haberdashery in KC

25 years before he was elected president, Harry Truman briefly co-owned a haberdashery in downtown Kansas City.

The Story of the Twin Drive-In Theater
The Story of the Twin Drive-In Theater

After nearly 60 years of entertaining visitors, the Twin Drive-In Theater in Independence has permanently closed.

The Battle of Westport
The Battle of Westport