1H? THee---- - Missouri Department of Natural Resources - DNR · - Hoye City Directory, Hoye City Directory Company, K.C., Ed Miszczuk Mo. 1887 "Hoye s Westport City Directory" pp

Calvary Bible College

1. No.WPT-

2. CountyJackson

State Historical Survey and Planning Office,

HISTORIC INVENTORY4. Present Name(s)

:!/\ AC:> ~_ (~:c,

909 University Ailenue, Suite 215,Columbia, Missouri 65201

~if-~dd.l3J?-a~~~w-I:.~

zo

3. Location of NegativesK.C. Landmarks Commissio Sisters of Loretto Academ

UTM

ZG>3~VI

1JiiiVIro::>

Yes INo:X

Yes :IeNo: :

ourYes :IeNo I .

40. Visible fromPublic Road?

39. Endangered?By What?

37. Conditionlntenor.

36. Changes(Explainin 1142)

38. Preservation Yes:X:Underway? No i

Matenahippe U@~-.£J;UU:~~l a t.t:-j~_

Public I I

Private Ix!24. Owner's Name & Address,

il known Calvary Bible Colleg1111 West 39th StreetKansas City, Mo. 64111

19 Architect or Engineer Barnett,Ha es and Barnett St.Louis

23 Ownership

21. Original Use, il apparentEducational-seminary

22. Present UseEducational-seminary

20. Contractor or BuilderStephen J. Hayde

16. Thematic Category

17 Date(s) or Period1903

18 Style or De:';lgn eo Las s i c-Colonial Revival

Structure I ,Object I I

12 Is It Yes XEligible? No i I

14. District Yes DCPotent'!? No:,

7. City or Town If Rural, Township & VicirlltyKansas CitY,Mo. 64111

6 Specific location1111 West 39th Street

8. Site Plan with NOl4 Arrow

'WE s"C' 1"H? S THee r----

15. Name 01 Established District None 41. Distance from and 100 ftFrontage on Road .

265' along W. 39th

42. Further Description of Important Features aln entrance faces North con- ,

45 Sources of InformationKansas City Star June 19, 1903 p.6

Western Contractor Vol. 2 No.4, January

27, 1903 p.1

46. Prepared byEd Mlszczuk47. Organization an mar sCommission .9f KC,MOi8~ 7'6te [49 '",'ev,1ion Date(s)

IF

HISTORIC INVENTORY -- State Historical Survey and Planning Office

Calvary Bible College1111 West 39th StreetKansas City, MO 64111

Page Two

42. Further Description of Important Features (cont.)

lintels and sills, arranged in single, paired on triplegroupings. -A brick addition is placed to the south.

43. History and Significance (Cont.)

and Bardstown, Kentuck~ one of the largest structures in Westport.

State Historical Survey and Planning Office, 909

HISTORIC INVENTORY

"JA I~~~' 07&,- Q~'2University A/enue, Suite 215,

Columbia, Missouri 652012 '1- ) f..,. <c /~ ~d:7

I. No.WPT

4. Present Narnets)St. James Baptist Church

2. County

Jackson3. location 01 Negatives ansas

Landmarks Commission16. Thematic Cateqory 1

17. Datets) or Period

1939; 195318 Style or Desiqn

Builders Venacular19. Architect or Engineer

Unknown20. Contractor or Builder

Unknown21. Original Use. if apparent

Church22. Present Use

Church

Side 5Lap cut

23 Ownership Public I I

Private XI

15. Name of Established District

YesxNo I

Yes INo )C'

40. Visible from Yes XPublic Road? No I;

41. Distance from and 30 tFrontage on Road

37. ConditionInterior. ...._. __ .."-_..-

38. PreservationUnderway?


None

24. Owner's Name & Address,

if known St. James Baptis tChurch, 508 W. 43rd StreetKansas Cit Mo. 64111

UTM!:l Coordinatesla!.long

10. Site! . Structure IBUilding X Object i I

11. On National Yes I; 12 Is ItRegister? No IX Eligible?

13. Part of Estab. Yes I I 14. DistrictHis!. Dis!.? No IX Potenl'l?

42. Further Description of Important Features Main facade faces east .-Mainentrance approached on south facade of belfry placedalong southeast corner of structure. Fenestration consists of pointed arched windows divided into smallerpointed arched lights by wooden tracery. Occuli windowsare placed along parapet level of belfry. Enclosed woodden porch placed aong west facade. Remodeled in 1953.

43. History and Siqruficance St. James Baptist Church organized in1872 to serve the Baptist men and women of the ex-slave and Negro Westportcommunity. Present and second Black Baptist church in Westport was erectedin 1939 under the pastorate of Rev. R.L. Lillard. Significant as one of thefew remaining Westport churches in servicing the local Black community.

St

44. Description of Environment and Outbuildings Structure is s i tua ted in atial area. To the northeast and west are residences.vacant lots.

predominately residenTo the south are

45 Sources of Information

Kansas City Star, November 21, 1953, p. 146. Prepared byEd Miszczuk

47. OrQanizalJonLandmarKS


HISTORIC INVENTORY

-s.A AS-'{)llt,(~,OS

909 University A/enue, Suite 215,Columbia, Missouri 6.5201

;) 'r : r« -o(1/S"8-~tl'

4, Present Narne(s)

2. CountyJacKson

ZII>3~

!!:

"'0;;;(IlC1l:J

~.

Yes !XNo l :

Yes ;XNo;

Yes DCNo I;

Addition: :Altered I 'Moved I

Yes INOj(

One

Ea.Ir _


41, Distance from and 20Frontage on Road

40 ft. alon

39 Endangered?By What?

28 No. of Stories

35, Plan Shape

37. ConditionI!'terlorExterior

36. Changes(Explainin #42)


Public I I

Private txl

24. Owner's Name & Address.if known Robinson Lawn and

Golf Course Supplies, Inc.11918 Grandview Rd. (Cont.)

Restricted

None


23 Ownership

18 ~ty'le or De:';19nChicago lnfluenced

19. Architect or EnqineerUnknown

20. Contractor or BuilderUnknown

21. Original Use, if apparentResidence

22. Present UseResidence

Charles K. Price ResidenceCit

Structure IObject i I

12 Is It Yes DCEligible? No!!

14. District Yes DcPotent'l? No : .

43_ History and Siqnitrcance Residence erected i-n approximately 1885. Around turn of thecentury, the residence became the home of Charles K. Price who was City Marshall for Westport Missouri in 1887. Significant as a fine example of localWestport Residential design which incorporated Chicago-influenced elements.Of particular importance is the five window bay on the south facade.

3.

~2. Further Description of Important Features Main entrance faces east. Lshape porch, consisting of lathe-turned posts supportingshed roof. Unique, semi-circular five window bay placedalong south facade. Projecting east facade bay withPalladian-type window configuration. Fenestration con-sists of double-hung sash windows. Classical details.Three brick chimneys.

3932 Central Street


9. Coordinates UTMlilt.long.

6 Specific Location

10.

---------------------:-----------.l.:...---------"1"'d.,1-"n(l)

Site! ,BUilding k'

11. On National Yes I i

Register? No Jx!

13. Part of Estab. Yes I IHist.Disl.? No IX

45 Sources of Information 46. Prepared by- Hoye City Directory, Hoye City Directory Company, K.C., Ed Miszczuk

Mo. 1887 "Hoye s Westport City Directory" pp. 839-849 47, Or~aniz~tionLandmarks

- City Water Permit 1900, Water Department-Permit Office omm~sslo~ of K.C414 E. 12th Street, Kansas City, MO. 64106 48, Date 49 Hevtsron Date(s)

1-76

HISTORIC INVENTORY -- State Historical Survey and Planning Office

Charles N. Price Residence3932 Central StreetKansas City, MO 64111

Page Two

24. Owner's Name &Address (Cant.)

Grandview, Missouri 64030

Interior Exce 1lent ..Exterior E1C~~J)e!lt

40. Visible Irom YesXXPublic Road? No i :

:i8. Preservauon Ycs , .

IUnderway? NOix

Gg Endangcred? Ye~XBy What? P . b 1 No I i

f' OSSI etrezonin f

Yes XINo IIrestricted

Commercial - Botique Store23 Ownership Public I I

Private ro

Yes XlNo II

24. Owner's Name & Address,if known Byers Construction

·---WCo., 5616 N. Antioch Rd , ,Kansas City, Mo. 6410925. Oren 10

----t! Publ ic?Structure I i

Object II

Yes XlNo I I

14. DiutrictPotent'l?

UTM

2. County

Jackson

1, tJo

WPT- 3

9. Coordinateslilt.Lonq.

10. Sil"! I

Building Xl-11-.-0-n-N-al-io-n-a-1 Yes! i -'---1-2.-1-5-11

Register? No Xl Ellgll1le?

13. Pari of Estab, Yes I IHisl.Disl.? NoXI

t5. Name of Established District

4. Pre sent t;"rne(s) .~ .tolHB _~rs 3 Anti.~q.Mu~e-..bSu..hu.ol.j,pl . '1'

________-15. Other t~afll£:(s) ~Vl

3. location of Ne~jdllveS f~G_.\.:~~.n,<!!Jlj} l:,l5-~",,"~lJ.Wl.i~ .?i9 ~~.YSJ~EL~~~h?,R","",~,,~rJ;i..tt~Wt~~\~ ~:J1'": ":?' y~", ••~,; _,,_.. _ ...;L6, 5p~cili':: LOf:illll 11 '16 IllClllill1l ' ..deU'lIy 'i 20 ~,~'~~~'~:-=-_1 ~~ ~

4038 Central St. and 305 Law- .. . _,129 Ba5CIl1l'llt? Yl">XX~ ~renee St. 11 Dale(s) 01 tJdlncJ ,,partial N"~_i~ ~

Kansas City, Mo. 64111 ca. 1847 30 Foumli'troll//'"lcrliJl It:> ~

7 Clly or Towll"---lfillJral, Townst~10-Vicirtlty- 1ii'"'Style Of lJ,:;;;\Local- Westport ·~RU_bh..l.e-_s..t.on.e..__-----i·P.Kansas City 1~!lt~-=-Be11um__R~~i&..IL__ _~:Jl wau Cou s.tnrr tion8, Site Plan with North Arrow ' 19, Architect 01 EfI!Jlneer f: Ha rdWQM~__ ':

. Unknown U~,2" Ruof TYI)':-~ t;lilteriiil Gabl¢d; 2ll:"'Conlraci:";;()r--Buitrler t;:am.e.;..._Shing I ed ~ l~_

33. No. of Bi'y:; t.txtd J

front 5 Side 5 ~.. -- j.ro

_____l.34. Wall Treatment 1Mwood planks ,.l ,

.3~). Plan ShapeL-shaped ~

.36. Chnnqus Acouron : :(Explain Allered : Iin 1/42) Mo~ed I

f' 37. Condition

014. Description of Environment and Outbuildings Structure lies in a late Ninteenth/early TwentietCefttury residential area of Westpoit. To the north, east, south, and westare additional single family and multi-family residential units.

45. Sources of Information

Data derived from pamphlet concerning Nathan ScarrittResidence prepared for Old Westport Tour, October 5, 1969.Located in Allen Library, 118 Westport Road, Kansas City,Mo. 64111

46. Prcpared by

Edward Miszczuk47. Organization

K.C. Land~arks Comm48. Date 49. Revisron Date(s)

1-76


HISTORIC INVENTORY

:JA A<s, C'7lr,' 6C£, ,..909 University A/enue, Suite 215,

Columbia, Missouri 6.5201J ~,... ",-bDIS'l "?7<:?

1. No. WPT 4. Present Namets)

2. 5a~}Q'son St. Luke's A.M.E. Church and Parsona ezo

5. Other Name(s)-----------.r--. ~~_1

ZIII3~(Jl

ooc

"-<

Possible Redev.40. Visible from Yes X

Public Road? No : :

37. Conditionlntenor ._..- ._- _._- .•. _---.Exterior 004- .-. -- ... --

38. Preservat ion YesxUnderway? No;

39. Endangered? Yesj(By What? No I;

36. Changes Addition X:(Explain Altered :k~

in 1142) Moved I

Public I I

Private XI

24. Owner's Name & Address,if known St. Luke's A.M.E.

Church, 4260 Roanoke Road

17 Daters) or Period 18911882;

18. Style or De~.i1gn

Local West ort Desi nt9. Architect or EngineerUnknown20. Contractor or Builder

.J...Ll.l..L~JL.J1Ju...Yo__1:~:u.l.ltUJJ..;.s;:. -I34. Wall Treat mentLa cut wood slats

35. Plan Shape Rectan ul

Structure IObject ; I

UTM

w. '1.1 rJ ST~t£ T

9 CoordinatesLat.Long.

6 Specific Location Corner Roanoke 28. No of StoriesRoad, W. 43rd Street, and 1- -:-::,...",-.,-- -129. Basement?Archibald, 4260 Roanoke Road

10. Site! .Building ~

t1. On National Yes I ;Register? No IX

13. Part of Estab. Yes I IHis!. Dis!.? No IX

15. Name of Established District 41. Distance from and 5 ft.28Frfta.ge~jJlR~ Roanok

42. Fur1her Description of Important Features Complex consists of single storchurch structure with main entrance facing south andsingle story parsonage residence with main entrance facingeast. Church consists of single space with smaller eastaddition containing main entrance. Residence at the westcontains shed roof porch along east facade partially connected to church. Enclosed back porch along west facade.

Con ./43. History and Siunlflcance St. Luke's A.M. E. Chtrrch organi zed after Civil War to servicethe Methodist men and women of ex-slave and Negro community. Church erectedin 1882 under the pastorates of Rev. George Haithman (1881-1883) and Rev.Frank L. Strother l1883~8~). Parsonage erected in 1891 under the pastorateof Rev. T.W. Williams. "Significant as being oldest standing church in Westpor

o'::Tro

44. Description of Environment and Outbuildings Complex is s i tua ted on triangular lot. To theeast and south are Westport residences to the west is southwest Trafficway.To the west and north are other commercial buildings.

45 Sources of Information

Kansas City Post, August 4, 1928"St. Luke's African Methodist Episcopal Church."

46. Prepared b-yEd Miszczuk

41. Or~nizat~qnLanamarKS48. Date1/76

HISTORIC INVENTORY--State Historical Survey and Planning Office

St. Luke's A.M.E. Church and ParsonageCorner Roanoke Road, West 43rd Street and Archibald4260 Roanoke RoadKansas City, Missouri 64111

Page 2

42. Further Description of Important Features (Cont.)

Fenestration consists of rectangular double hung sashwindows with yellow glass panes. Brick chimney alongsouth facade of church.

State Historical Survey and Planning Office t

HISTORIC INVENTORY

-:!A' A<;~o-q~-DO<D909 University A/enue t Suite 21S t

Co1umbia t Missouri 65201- -7 d_l'7---~.. ---c-r:;. _.., .~~ r ",._J--,>z:..7~1c:r-C/c~' ,~ vv-'·.

I. No. 4. Present Narne(s)WPT

2 County Our Lady of Good Counsel RectoryJacks on 5. Other Name(s)

3. location of NeyallvesK.C.Landmarks Commission

6 Specific local ion 16. Thematic Category 28. No of Stories

3934 Washington Street

YesxNo i

Yes I XNo I.

Side 6

Excell En tExtenor

37. ConditionInterior.


Yes IiNo [or

Public I I

Private IX

17 Daters) or Period

192418 Style or De~.;I~n Nco C aSSlC

Chicago Influenced19. Architect or Engine'.!r

Unknown20. Contractor or Builder

F J. Hahn21. Original Use, il apparent

Rector22 Present Use

Rector23 Ownership

~::--::--__--:~ .. 29. Basement?

UTM9 CoordinatesLa!.lony

7 City or Town II Rural, Township & VicinityKansas City. Mo. 64111

8. Site Plan with N th Arrow

IL

Yes INoX:

15. Name 01 Established District

None40. Visible from

Pubhc Road?

41. Distance from andFrontage on Road

YesXNo l :

42. Further Description 01 Important Features Main entrance faces east. Main(east) facade dominated by single stoop stone L-shapedporch. supporting shed roof. Fenestration consists of rectangular double-hung sash windows. Upper sash divided intosmaller elongated rectangular sash. Roof contains hippedroof dormers on n or th j s ou th and east facades. Two storyframe porch on west facade. Span bridge connects rectoryto church43. History and Siqnificance Rectory erected in -1924 topastors of Our Lady of Good Counsel Church.residences in Old Westport area.

o

44_ Description 01 Environment and Outbuildings Rectory is si tuated in ecclesiastical heart ofWestport. To the south is the Westport Methodist Church. To the north isOur Lady of Good Counsel Church. Across Washington Street to the northeast isthe Broadway Baptist Church.45. Sources of Information

Building Permit ~o. 13865. Building Permit Office,18th Floor, south - City Hall- 414 E. 12th StreetKansas City, ~issouri 64106

46. Prepared byEd :.1iszczuk

47. Organization Land.ma rk

48. Date 49. Revision Date(s)

1/76


HISTORIC INVENTORY1. No.

WPT2. County

Jackson3 Location 01 Negalives Kansas CityLandmarks Commission

JA-- AS-O)~·L"6?909 University A/enue, Suite 215,- Columbia, Missouri 6.5201

..:::2c;7'--Yc;;---oa4. Present Name(s)

Our Lady of Good Counsel Church

6 Specific Location

Southeast corner of Washingtonand West 39th Street Terrace(Schaefer)

~.--.rll


17. Date(s) or Period

190618. Style or De:;ign

Italian Revival19. Architect or Enqineer

20. Contractor or BuilderLouis Hahn & Sons

21. Original Use, if apparent

Church22. Present Use

Church23 Ownership Public I I

Private IX

28. No. 01 Stories 3...,

C-!.

29. Basement? Yes X III ()(1 0

No I. (;'C{Jl ~

30. Foundation Material o -<;:l

Excellent9 Coordinates UTM

La!.Long.·

10. Site I; Structure I :Building X, Object i I

11. On National Yes I ; 12 Is II Yes KRegister? No X! Eligible? No I !

13. Part of Estab. Yes 1 I 14. District Yes xHis!. Dis!.? NoXI Potent'l? No: ,

15. Name 01 Established District None

Exterior





30 feet

Yes 'XNo i

Yes 1NolX

Yes !XNo: :

42. Further Description 01 Important Features Main facade faces east. Mainfacade consists of two belfrys with copper dome roofs surmountedby crosses. Main entrances are above grade approached by singleflight of stairs. Central main entrance surmounted by brokensegmental archpediment flanking entrances surmounted by pedimentdoor hoods. Central bay segment surmounted by pediment gable.

(CONT'D PAGE 2)

44. Description 01 Environment and Outbuildings

43. History and Si!Jnlllcance Good Counsel Church erected in 1906, represents one of the oldestRoman Catholic congregations in Kansas City. Organized in 1842, first pastor was JesuitFather Bernard Donelly, being appointed by Bishop P. R. ftbnrick. In 1888, Father R. M.Ryan finished second church. Present and third church erected built under pastorateof Father James T. Walsh.

Structure rests in ecclesiastical heart of Westport.Across Washington Street on the east is the Broadway Baptist Church. To the southare the Our Lady of Good Counsel Church Rectory and Westport Methodist Church. Tothe north are Westport residences (CONT1D PAGE 2)

45 Sources 01 Information

Kansas City Star or Times, November 26, 1925.Our Lady of Good Counsel/Parish is the oldest in the city

46. Prepared by

Edward Miszczuk47. OrqanizaticnK.C. Landmarks Com.

48. Date 49. "Revision Date(s)

1-76

HISTORIC INVENTORY State Historical Survey and Planning Office

Our Lady of Good Counsel ChurchSoutheast Corner of Washington and West 39th Street TerraceKansas City, Missouri 64111

PAGE 2

42. Further Description of Important Features:

Rustification stone quoining and window frames. Fenestrationconsisting of round arch windows, wity rounded tracery filledwith leaded art glass. Along west side is semi-octangularhipped root, single story ambulatory. Steel frame bridgeconnects church to Rectory to the south.

44. Description of Environment and outbuildings:

and commercial buildings.

State Historical Survey and Planning Office»

HISTORIC INVENTORY

-:JA- AS -O/lJyl';(:0.909 University A/enue» Suite 215»

Columbia» Missouri 65201-:<(?-.Y"e:?·d-?,(5?-a

Westport Presbyterian Church

4. Present Narne(s)WPT

1. No.

5. Other Name(s)----------.r..,....---~

~.(Ill.IIrt

"doIirt

'"t:l~Ii!!:(Ill.IIc:r''<rtCDIi!-'.$U::l(j

::r'cIin::r'

Flat

Yes 'XNo I.

Cut

Side 10

28 No 01 Stories

37. Condilionl!fterror .... ----_ .._---Exterior

38 Preservation Yef,';XUnderway? No;

39. Endangered? Yes I'By What? No IX

40 Visible from Yes !XPublic Road? No l :

41. Distance Irom and156r~t:gea1~ga*e~~6rt

Yes !x!No i I

Public I I

Private IX!

Restricted

19 Architect or Enqineer

e ard, Farrer &Wiser20. Contractor or Builder

Unknown21. Original Use, il apparent

Church

17. Date(s) or Period1903-04; 1915; 1919

18 Style or Desrqn ormanTGothi.c Reiwa1

16. Themat ic Category

None

22. Present UseChurch School11---=

23 Ownership

Cumber13. location of Negatives

Landmarks Coounission

9 Coordinatesla!.Long

15. Name 01 Established District

10. Site I.

BuildingX I


Register? No I X

13 Part 01 Estab. Yes I IHlst. Dis!.? NoX I

7. City or Town II Rural, Township & VicinuyKansas City, Mo. 64111 .8. Site Plan wit North row I"J. '10+11 .Sr.

6 Specific Location201 Westport RoadSoutheast corner Westport Road &W. 40th Street

46. Prepared byEd Miszczuk47. Organization r sCommission of K.C. Mo4\frf/ 49. "ReVision Date(s)

Kansas C1ty Star, July 18, 1915Kansas City Times, November 18, 1935Kansas City World, October 2, 1904

(Cont.)

45. Sources 01 Information

42. Further Description 01 Important FeaturesY-shape. Complex consists of West-

wing constructed in 1903-04» which served as church. East annex, constructed in 1915, serves as educational wing. South addition constructein 1919 contains auditorium and other facilities. Large circular window with stone tracery on north facade of west wing. Fenestration ofwindows consist of pointed arch windows with leaded art glass on eastwing. On west wing and remaining area the fenestration consists of(Cont)/ '"t:l-:......----------:=--------=--------------------!..::-.-----------'J1i43. History and Si<)f.lIlicance· (Il

" Church serves the oldest Presbyterian congregation in Kansas City. ~

Organized in 1835. First Presbyterian Church was at 728 Westport Road. Second church on '<present site built in 1896, which burned in 1903. Present church built under the most promin- ~ent Presbyterian minister, Dr. George P. Baity in 1903-04. Church is a major work of the ~.

local architectural finn of Shepard, Farrer, and Wiser. Other works designed by the finn(cont.) $U::l

44. Description 01 Environment and Outbuildings Structure rests on diamond shape lot.ToTo the east is theJohn Harris residence. To the south is the Jehovah Witnesses Hall. To the north across Westport Road is the Allen Library.

HISTORIC INVENTORY--State Historical Survey and Planning Office

Westport Presbyterian Church201 Westport RoadSoutheast corner Westport Road &West 40th StreetKansas City, Missouri 64111

Page 2

42. Further Description of Important Features (Cont.)

rectangular double hung sash windows. Stone walls arevisually supported by buttresses. Main entrance facesnorth placed in recessed pointed arch opening. Parapets.

43. History and Significance (Cont.)

include the Swofford Bros. Dry Goods Company Building onWest Eighth Street and Broadway, and several JanssenPlace residences. Alexander Majors was the earliestchurch elder.

45. Sources of Information (Cont.)

Brochure commemorating the Centenvicenquinial (125th)Anniversary of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Publishedby the Westport Presbyterian Church, October 1960.

10. Structure I iObject I i

11. On National Yes I i 12 Is II Yes XIRegister? NoX: Eligible? No I I

13. Part of Estab. Yes I I 14. District Yes ~Hist. Dis!.? No IX Poten!'l? No Ii

15. Name of Established District 41. Distance from and L..:.....F'c£91age on Road 8 ft . .

*g4~ along Westpor~ ... en

44. Description of Environment and Outbuildings Bui lding is si tua ted wi thin the principlecommercial. center of Westport. To the north, south and east are additional.commercial bUildings. To the west is a large surface parking lot.

45. Sources of Information

1940 Tax Assessment Form, located in Assessment office,Jackson county Courthouse (Kansas City Annex), 415 East12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106

o

's) .


~ 39. EndangerecJ?By What?

46. Prepared by

: __ Edward Mj s zi ~uk

~7 . OrganizatiOll'

K.C. Landmarks Comm.48. Dilte 149. Revision D"te(s) ,

1-76

Yes IX!No I Irestricted

none

26. Local Contact Person or Organization

Yes IXNo [ I

Yes I I

No I I

Structure I iObject [ I

14. DistrictPotenl'l?

UTM

Site I I

Building !xl

9. CoordinatesliltLong.

15. Name of Estahlished District

mI:__T9.\1.N!'~~~ • JtillEUV__. ,.~;~ 4U4it£'~.liIiI·__.fl~!iBd~~lR!U""_"'_~

42. Further Description of Important Features Main (southeas t) facade coveredwith pressed brick. First story, so~theast and southwestfacade levels modernized (1975) for use as tavern and restauant. Southwest facade has outside court with glasswalled enclosure. Second st~ry southeast level has rectangular sash windows with white stone trim. Steppedbrick conbelling along parapet level.

10.

43. History and Sigrllflcance Building presumably erected in approximately 1860 by CyprienChouteau, wealthy.Jackson County citizen who settle in the area in 1860.Structure and lot sold to James Bridger, famous mountain man, trapper, guide,and scout who owned the property from 1866 to 1881, used as grocery and outfitting'store and dance hall.

44. Description of Environment and Outbuildings Structure located wi thin middle to late 19th Century Westp-ort commercial district along primary artery of area, Westport Rd.Main entrance faces southeast. To Northeast lies A.G. Boone Store (Kelly'sWest ort Inn): To the southe~st lies Joseph Bogg's Pharmacy Store (New Stanle

iI"4 .

Data derived from Abstract of title and draft nominationform for National Register of Historic Places. Preparedby William A. Goff, Historian, Member of Westport Historical Society, 23 Westport Square Suite C., KCMO 64111


Register? No 00

13. Part of Estab. Yes I IHis\. Dis\.? No !xl

-sA < l.'.\S "C)ikr' D) \State Historical Survey and Planning Office, 909 University ~/enu~, Sui~e 215,

HISTORIC INVENTORY~9'~76:..@~~mbla, Mlssourl 65201

4. Present Name(s)

Ethel Wagner Residence

Charles E. Wagner Residence

1. No.WPT-

2. CountyJackson

3. Location of NegativesK.C. Landmarks Com.

6 Specific location

3928 Wyandotte St.Kansas City, MO 64111

7. Cily or Town 11 Rural, Township & VicirlltyKansas City


17 Date(s) or Period1904

18 Style or Deuiqn

Neo-Classic

~z?

1-3I

28 No. of Stories 2~ '"l:.l29. Basement? YesXX PJ o

o 0No I. ;;.;' c

en ~30. Foundation Material 0 -e

~

Rubble Stone31. Wall Construction

43. History and Si!Jnlficance Residence is a fine example of Westport residential architecture.Significant work of S. E. Chamberlain, local Kansas City architect, whose other designsinclude the old City Hall Building (demolished) and original portion of Savoy Hotelon West 9th Street. Residence erected by Charles E. Wagner.

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~o(1)

Side

Exterior Good ..




35. Plan ShapeRectangular

37. ConditionInterior.

36. Changes Addition: :(Explain Altered I 'in "42) Moved~X

38. Preservation VesXXUnderway? No i

None

24. Owner's Name & Address,if known Ethel Wagner

3928 Wyandotte St.Kansas City, MO 64111

19 Architect or Enginel3rS.E. Chamberlain

Yes IXNo i I

21. Original Use, if apparentResidence

22. Present UseResidence Duplex

23 Ownership Public I I

Private !xi

20. Contractor or BuilderUnknown

Structure I ;Object i I

12 Is It YesX:Eligible? No I ~

14. District Yes i XPotenl'l? No:,

N

Q

9. Coordinates UTMLa\.Long.


42. Furlher Description 01 Important Features Main facade faces east. Originalsingle family dwelling altered in 1928 into duplex. Originalmain entrance located in extreme north bay. Raised L-shaped porch.Entrance to upper floors approached by entrance along the northeast corner. Centrally placed balcony located on main facadeof second story. Palladian window located on attic story level.Rectangular double-hung sash windows. Alteration: Originally,

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44. Description of Environment and Outbuildings Building is located in John Harvis addition, mid-wayon a block bordered by West 39th Street and Westport Road. Building located on westside of Wyandotte Street. Other single and multi-family dwellings situated in alldirections around structure.

10. Site! .Building IX

11. On National Yes I ;Register? No I X

13 Part of Estab. Yes I IHis\. Dis\.? No 1*

8. Sile Plan with N rth ow

45 Sources of InformationData derived from records in the possession of Mrs. Ethel Wagner,3928 Wyandotte St., Kansas City, Missouri 64111.Hoye's Kansas City (MissourD Directory, Kansas City, MO.Hoye's Directory Company, 1896-1910.

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46. Prepared byEdward Miszczuk

47. OrganizationK.C. Landmarks Com.48. Date 49. ·Revision Date(s)1-76

HISTORIC INVENTORY State Historical Survey and Planning Office

Ethel Wagner Residence3928 Wyandotte StreetKansas City, Missouri 64111

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42. Further Description of Important Features:

an occuli window was located in center bay of second story; removed anda door substituted allowing entrance to second story porch.

45. Sources of Information:

Office of Water Department, Kansas City, Missouri Water ServicePermit No. 18931, Kansas City, Missouri, January 26, 1904

Documents

1H? THee---- - Missouri Department of Natural Resources - DNR · - Hoye City Directory, Hoye City Directory Company, K.C., Ed Miszczuk Mo. 1887 "Hoye s Westport City Directory" pp