National Register of Historic Places

Kansas City Public Library

Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri
Listed
May 22, 1977
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
77000807

About this property

The Central Library is the main library of the Kansas City Public Library system, which is located in the Library District of Downtown Kansas City, Missouri, United States. It is situated at 14 West 10th Street, at the corner of West 10th Street and Baltimore Avenue, across Baltimore Avenue from the Kansas City Club and up from the New York Life Building. It contains the administration of Kansas City's library system. The building originally housed the First National Bank, built in 1906 by architects Wilder & Wight. The Library renovated the building and opened its new Central location there in 2004. Within the Central Library, the Missouri Valley Room contains a wide collection of items related to Kansas City local history, including original and published materials, news articles, postcards, photographs, maps, and directories dating from the city's earliest history. The Library's Ramos Collection includes books, pamphlets, journal articles, and other materials relating to African-American history and culture. The Durwood Film Vault on the library's lower level, is a former bank vault that was converted into an 18-seat screening room.

Location

500 E. 9th St.
Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri
39.10362, -94.57674

Categories

ARTEDUCATIONARCHITECTURESOCIAL HISTORY
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Sources

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

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When was Kansas City Public Library listed on the National Register?

Kansas City Public Library was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 22, 1977.

What type of historic resource is Kansas City Public Library?

Kansas City Public Library is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Kansas City Public Library?

The period of significance for Kansas City Public Library is recorded as the industrial era.

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