A slice of Kansas City History: the story of Russell Stover Candies Mrs. Stover’s Bungalow Candies began for Russell and Clara Stover in Denver Co. in 1923. Operations started in their kitchen employing seven people. The following year the Stover’s are operating five stores in Denver, St Louis, Omaha and Kansas City. In 1928, Mrs. Stover’s Bungalow Candies is doing so well they open their first factory in, you guessed it, Kansas City. Kansas City was and still is the…

A slice of Kansas City History: the story of William Volker The year was 1881 and Kansas City experiencing rapid growth. Before the 1880’s Kansas City was the same size as Independence Mo and Leavenworth Ks. In 1867 the Missouri Pacific RR came to Kansas City defeating Leavenworth and Independence for freight supremacy in the crossroads of the US. William Volker came from Chicago as a young man with a dream to establish a home furnishing company that would supply…

Ever heard of Tension Envelopes? I know some have but for those who haven't, here goes. The iconic Tension Envelope sign at 819 E 19th has been part of the Urban Core landscape for 62 years. In 1886, the William Berkowitz family came to Kansas City to start Berkowitz Envelope Manufacturing Company.  In 1914, they moved from 20th and Tracy and took the 5th floor of what was then the Monkey Wards (Montgomery Wards) bldg. at 819 E 19th. Kansas…

The year was 1922 when Leon and Hortense Bloch had a son they named Henry. Henry Wollman Bloch, the second of three sons, attended Southwest HS and then attended UMKC and later University Of Michigan in Ann Arbor. His mother Hortense AKA "Horty" had ancestors that were some of the first pioneers to settle in Kansas City. His father was a prominent lawyer here in town.  When WWII broke out, Henry enlisted in the Army Air Corps and flew 31…

Come celebrate what would have been Henry’s 65th birthday! Beer and BBQ provided. Come, mingle and reminisce. Let us know if you’re coming... Hosted by Martha, Patty and Laura. RSVP at https://www.facebook.com/events/512173460086747 Where Marthabelle’ Print Shoppe, 5100 Main St, KCMO When WEDNESDAY, JULY 28, 2021 AT 5 PM CDT – 8 PM CDT RIP Henry Leonard https://glioblastomafoundation.org/patients/patient-stories/henry-leonard

Masks will be required for all attendees whether they have been vaccinated for COVID-19 or not. No mask, no entry. Masks must be worn except while eating or drinking. *** The building at the corner of 31st and Oak was constructed prior to 1890. Little is known about its actual construction date of the two story building since it was outside the city limits so there were no permits recorded. The Kansas City Altas first recorded 325 E 31st St…

We’ve been to a lot of wonderful places over 25 years and we’ve had a few events at the Kansas City Club but none as big as this year, our Silver Anniversary.  Check out our history at the KC Club!  |  August 21, 2003  |  February 24, 2010 | (Holiday party) December 10, 2010 | (Holiday party) December 15, 2011  | There's parking for $5 right next to the 918 Baltimore building which is the KC Public Library parking. Also, there's…