National Register of Historic Places

Kansas City Power and Light Company Building

Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri
Listed
January 9, 2002
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
88001852

About this property

The Kansas City Power and Light Building (also called the KCP&L Building and the Power and Light Building) is a landmark skyscraper located in Downtown Kansas City, Missouri. It was constructed by Kansas City Power and Light President and Edison Pioneer, Joseph F. Porter in 1931 as a way to promote new jobs in Downtown Kansas City. Since then, the Art Deco building has been a prominent part of Kansas City's skyline. The structure was the tallest building west of the Mississippi River upon its completion after succeeding the Smith Tower until the completion of the Space Needle in 1962. The east façade of the building faces the Power & Light District (which bears its name), and the building's iconic lantern appears on promotional materials and signage for the district and even Kansas City as a whole.

Location

1330 Baltimore Ave.
Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri
39.09756, -94.58481

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Battles

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Questions about this property

When was Kansas City Power and Light Company Building listed on the National Register?

Kansas City Power and Light Company Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 9, 2002.

What type of historic resource is Kansas City Power and Light Company Building?

Kansas City Power and Light Company Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Kansas City Power and Light Company Building?

The period of significance for Kansas City Power and Light Company Building is recorded as the industrial era.

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