US40 #29 KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI (Birdseye Map, 1895, Koch) |
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| Date: | 1895 |
| Author: | Koch |
| Dwnld: | Full Size (19mb) |
| Source: | Library of Congress |
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This map is part of a series depicting the 40 largest cities in the United States (as ranked by CBSA). This series will run through the month of July.
When you see a map as beautiful as this Kansas City, Missouri [gmap] birdseye in such rough shape, it really hurts the heart.
This late-century Koch is singular in its composition and color -- I can't think of another like it. The site's other K.C. birdseye map is a handsome one; but this one borders on "amazing". It's so sad to see it in this tattered and hopeless and neglected state.
Speaking of the Royals: it did occur to me that the destruction of this beautiful map might in some way be karmic blowback from Don Denkinger. But upon reflection, that's a stretch.
(Just joshin', guys. It's like Tupac said... I Ain't Mad at Cha. Y'all got some good fans, and you deserve to have a contender.)
User disgruntledNarwhal over on Reddit tells me that this map depicts the area of K.C. known as the West Bottoms [gmap]. One of my favorite parts about running this blog is the chance to learn from folks about their 'hood; so I thank you for that.
For more map resources and imagery from this period in Kansas City's history, check out the State Historical Society of Missouri's website.
