Forgive us for recycling an old school post about the history of the Plaza for #TBT.
Residents are hopeful that new owners will renew development even if retail remains a tough sale and plans for the district probably won't make everyone happy.
Accordingly, as a press event will make a lot of promises in the very near future . . . We take a quick look back at how the place evolved . . .
"Back at the beginning of the 20th century, small homes populated by working-class families lined the west side of Summit Street. Later, as the Country Club Plaza developed, apartment buildings rose up along the south end of the block, part of a trend toward that type of living. And later, at the tail end of the 1990s, a retail structure was built to front Jefferson, housing over the years a bank, restaurants and a movie theater."
Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com links . . .
Plaza's Nordstrom Block Has Seen Changes Before - Midtown KC Post
Change is happening on this Plaza block from 47th to 48th between Jefferson and Summit, the site of a new Nordstrom store. And it isn't the first time the block has been transformed. Back at the beginning of the 20th century, small homes populated by working-class families lined the west side of Summit Street.
Country Club Plaza sale expected Friday; introduction of new owners Monday
The sale of the Country Club Plaza in Kansas City is expected to happen on Friday, with an official welcome event set for Monday morning.
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