Kansas City Municipal Arena Redux

Thankfully . . . There wasn't a "bad batch" of concrete for this local monument to the power of Americans to overcome a depression that plunged the rest of the world into darkness. 

In fact . . . The oceans of stone & concrete still stand to offer one of the most iconic structures in all of the Midwest.

Here's an overview with slightly less enthusiasm . . .

 
"For decades, Municipal Auditorium hosted NCAA Tournament games and Final Fours as often as any venue in the country. Despite not playing host to an NCAA Tournament game since 1964, Municipal Auditorium still ranks second in total NCAA Tournament games hosted (81) by a venue, only trailing Dayton’s UD Arena.

"Even as college basketball has moved on from arenas to football domes to host Final Fours, Municipal still stands at the top of the all-time Final Four host rankings, having hosted the event nine times between 1940 and 1964.

"Still, the building’s history hasn’t completely resonated with the players -- and some coaches -- of today."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

How Municipal Auditorium shaped Kansas City and where it goes from here

Municipal Auditorium still stands at the top of the all-time Final Four host rankings, having hosted the event nine times between 1940 and 1964.