Kansas City, MO & the Edge of Hell - Page 2

woodrow · #21 Posted **Aug 18, 2011, 4:41 AM**

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Originally Posted by Expat

Thanks for the comments!

Just wondering, are there not any Kansas City forumers on SSP?

There are a few. I grew up in KC suburbs, then after college and before grad school lived in midtown and then the plaza. Haven't lived there since 1989, but visit family at least once a year. Unbelievable how much better the downtown is - still needs work, but has regained a sense of place, which had been lost.

I have a very strong attachment to the area.

Expat · #22 Posted **Aug 18, 2011, 11:35 AM**

Woodrow, thanks for chiming in. Good to hear from someone with connections to KC. I lived in KC (Brookside) many years ago for a few years. In those days, there was little reason to go north of Crown Center. I was really excited to see how downtown KC & nearby areas have change. It is a different city.

nealja1 · #23 Posted **Aug 18, 2011, 1:23 PM**

Kansas City is looking pretty good. I really should make a trip to explore the other side.

harryc · #24 Posted **Aug 18, 2011, 2:21 PM**

Great use of the afternoon sun.

ChrisLA · #25 Posted **Aug 18, 2011, 2:53 PM**

Great photos!
It's always nice to see photos of this city where my family has roots.

TwasBrillig · #26 Posted **Aug 18, 2011, 11:16 PM**

Nice thread. Looks like KC has some nice brick.

catwoman · #27 Posted **Aug 19, 2011, 2:29 AM**

Thanks, Expat for another lovely tour! I've been to KC, Mo and KC, Kansas as my mother was born there. It's been years, so this was a nice refresher. @ Sterlippo1, I hope you get your wife, Mary to go with you. I'm sure she'll find it's a beautiful place, with many attributes.

Danny · #28 Posted **Aug 19, 2011, 8:57 PM**

Thank you so much for these nice pictures, Expat!

I´ve liked them very much. I´ve liked the one with the rocket with the colours of TWA and the pictures of the city.

Kansas City looks beautiful.

Congrats and greetings from Madrid, Spain!

Expat · #29 Posted **Aug 19, 2011, 10:44 PM**

Thanks for all the great comments!

Danny, you always say such nice things!

Does anyone know the story on the TWA rocket?

Centropolis · #30 Posted **Aug 19, 2011, 11:29 PM**

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Originally Posted by Expat

Thanks for all the great comments!

Danny, you always say such nice things!

Does anyone know the story on the TWA rocket?

That was TWA Corporate HQ and at least some kind of offices for a time.

Buckeye Native 001 · #31 Posted **Aug 20, 2011, 5:42 AM**

Fantastic! I was there ten years ago and its amazing how much life there is in Downtown now compared to then. I'm hoping to head back out there for a conference next Spring.

BrennanW · #32 Posted **Aug 20, 2011, 9:01 AM**

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Originally Posted by Expat

Thanks for the comments!

Just wondering, are there not any Kansas City forumers on SSP?

I'm from Manhattan, about 110 miles away, and being the next major metro over I get over there quite a lot.

I was born here, and I'll be studying Regional & Community Planning at KSU on - Monday! - with hopes of becoming a transportation planner.

Expat · #33 Posted **Aug 20, 2011, 4:06 PM**

^^^Congrats! You will have a great time in KC.

BrennanW · #34 Posted **Aug 20, 2011, 9:02 PM**

KSU is actually in Manhattan, but my roomate is from Overland Park, which ranks as one of Kansas' largest cities. Most KC-metro folks end up in Missouri or KU, in Columbia or Lawrence, respectively.

Sekkle · #35 Posted **Aug 20, 2011, 9:34 PM**

great stuff. Haven't seen much KC on here recently. Looks like a pretty cool city.

Expat · #36 Posted **Aug 20, 2011, 11:10 PM**

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Originally Posted by BrennanW

KSU is actually in Manhattan, but my roomate is from Overland Park, which ranks as one of Kansas' largest cities. Most KC-metro folks end up in Missouri or KU, in Columbia or Lawrence, respectively.

I don't think I have ever seen pictures of Manattan, KS. Maybe you could take some pics and post a thread one of these days.

BrennanW · #37 Posted **Aug 21, 2011, 12:46 AM**

I was just thinking that walking around campus this afternoon. Manhattan has a ton - I mean, A TON of native stone classic limestone buildings. I'd love to show off my hometown sometime.

Centropolis · #38 Posted **Aug 21, 2011, 5:20 AM**

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Originally Posted by BrennanW

I was just thinking that walking around campus this afternoon. Manhattan has a ton - I mean, A TON of native stone classic limestone buildings. I'd love to show off my hometown sometime.

Somehow I've never been in Manhattan proper, but have admired the landscape nearby.

DeBaliviere · #39 Posted **Aug 27, 2011, 10:23 PM**

I love KC - great city.

I've always thought Quality Hill was really cool, although the people I know who are from KC don't seem to think much of it for some reason.

Wheelingman04 · #40 Posted **Sep 3, 2011, 8:17 PM**

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Great to see Kansas City on the rebound. KC has a solid stock of historic buildings.

Me too. Its come a long way since 2001 when i was there.