During the 1960s, Kansas City thrived and developed, many historic buildings were demolished to make way for parking lots, neighborhoods, and buildings. The area became primarily for business rather than for everyday city life. Kansas City began to annex more land to the south and expand its area.
It’s been a little while since we’ve posted some old photos of Kansas City. Here below are some amazing vintage photos that show what Kansas City looked like in the 1960s. These photos show streets, roads, and everyday life.
It’s cool seeing how much downtown was relatively intact compared to now.
So many more trees
Weird to think there was a time that Twin Oaks looked decent. It was a giant roach motel when I lived there.
I instantly noticed there isn’t trash everywhere
Hey, the BMA building! My mom worked in that building in the 60s.