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Missouri Preservation’s 2008 Most Endangered Historic Places
Four properties in the greater Kansas City area have been placed on the 2008 Most Endangered Historic Places list by Missouri Alliance for Historic Preservation. The Most Endangered Historic Places List, one of Missouri Preservation’s most visible programs, brings much needed attention to the state’s most threatened historic resources throughout the state. During the year, Missouri Preservation provides technical assistance, advocacy, and planning support for the listed properties.

  • Harry S. Truman National Historic Landmark District - Independence (Jackson County)
  • Janssen Place Entry Gates - Kansas City (Jackson County)
  • African-American Schools Across Missouri—Banneker School - Parkville (Platte County)
  • Wheatley-Provident Hospital - Kansas City (Jackson County)


A fifth property has been placed on the 2008 Watched Properties List—18th & Vine Historic District - Kansas City (Jackson County).

For more information on the list go to Preservemo.

Harry S. Truman National Historic Landmark District—Independence
Missouri Preservation’s 2008 Most Endangered Historic Places

Established in 1972, the Harry S. Truman National Historic Landmark District was personally endorsed by President Harry S. Truman shortly before his death. The Truman family’s relationship with their neighborhood has been consistently highlighted by historians and directly linked to the personal character and success of Harry S. Truman. The south end of the Truman National Historic Landmark District (NHL) has additional importance as the “setting” for a National Historic Site (NHS), which includes two bungalows, owned by members of Bess Truman’s family.
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Janssen Place Entry Gates—Kansas City (Jackson County)
Missouri Preservation’s 2008 Most Endangered Historic Places

Janssen Place The Janssen Place Entry Gates mark the entrance to a unique street in Kansas City. Kansas City’s only private street, Janssen Place was developed in the 1890s in the heart of the upper class Hyde Park neighborhood. The entry gates mark the north end of the street and the only point of public access. The structure suffers from deferred maintenance and water damage. The stone is delaminating from multiple locations on the gates. If the decay is not arrested soon, the cost to repair the entry gates will escalate to a level that is out of reach for the resident-owners. Preservation of the entry gates is critical because they are an icon for the distinguished Janssen Place neighborhood and also symbolize the historic and modern prosperity of Kansas City's historic neighborhoods.


The Banneker School—Parkville (Platte County)
Missouri Preservation’s Most Endangered Historic Places

Banneker The Banneker School, built in 1885, was the first African-American school constructed in Platte County. Students came from as far away as twenty miles to attend the one-room school house. It closed around 1905 when a two-room school was built nearby. The school fell into private hands and was converted into a home. In the 1980s, Mrs. Lucille Douglass purchased the property to save it from demolition and deeded it to the Platte County Historical and Genealogical Society. Money raised by this group funded some initial restoration work that returned the building to its original configuration. No work has occurred since the 1990s, and the building now faces threats from vandalism and deferred maintenance.


Wheatley-Provident Hospital—Kansas City (Jackson County)
Missouri Preservation’s 2008 Most Endangered Historic Places

Wheatley-Provident Wheatley-Provident Hospital is the sole surviving hospital building in Kansas City that was established for and run by the African-American community during the period of 1902 to 1972. Dr. J. Edward Perry founded the facility as a hospital and training school for nurses in 1902. The limestone building has two wings. The original wing was built in 1902 as the St. Joseph’s Parochial School. The second wing, added in 1925, was designed by the well-known Kansas City architecture firm of Hoit, Price, and Barnes. One of the last historic buildings in this part of Kansas City, Wheatly-Provident Hospital retains a strong historical association with the 18th and Vine neighborhood just a few blocks to the east, which was the heart of Kansas City's African-American community during the years of segregation. The building is vacant. It is threatened by neglect and is currently listed as a dangerous building by the City of Kansas City, Missouri. Wheatley-Provident Hospital is listed in the Kansas City Register of Historic Places.


18th & Vine Historic District (1887-1926)—Kansas City (Jackson County)
Missouri Preservation’s 2008 Watched Properties List

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One of the most important African-American commercial and cultural centers in the Mid-west, the 18th and Vine Historic District has undergone quality redevelopment over the past ten years. Utilizing federal and private monies, the Jazz District Redevelopment Commission (JDRC) has conducted several praiseworthy projects in this neighborhood, including the construction of commercial and multi-family housing. To date, however, JDRC has not completed measures to protect a number of historic buildings as the organization had agreed to when it accepted federal funds. Missouri Preservation has offered to assist the JDRC to ensure that these properties, essential to the perpetuation of this historic district, are stabilized and monitored properly until ready for reuse.

2008 Update: JDRC is set to start rehabilitation this summer on the last six single-family dwellings in the neighborhood and the Rochester Hotel. These buildings will provide much needed senior housing and will be marketed to members of the jazz community.






June 2008
Heritage Hikes


Exploring Kansas City, Missouri's First Neighborhoods

June 10—Return to the Riverfront...The Town of Kansas

June 17—The Village of West Port...The Gateway West

June 24—Quality Hill...Kansas City's Silk Stocking Ridge

Each hike highlights the architecture and history of the neighborhood. Participants receive brochures with maps which feature historical and architectural dialogue. Refreshments will be served at the conclusion of the each hike. Hikes are from 9 am to 12 pm.

Fees:
Communiversity at time of registration: $15 for series, $9 per hike
HKCF at time of hike: $25 for series, $10 per hike
Total for series = $40, per hike = $19

To reserve, contact UMKC's Communiversity at (816) 235-1448.
For questions or more information, contact Lucinda.

June 10th hike starts at the Pedestrian Bridge, where Main Street begins.
June 17th hike starts in front of Westport Presbyterian Church, 201 Westport Road.
June 24th hike starts at Grace & Holy Trinity Cathedral, 13th & Broadway

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