A history of Kansas City’s most iconic house style

Photography by Ian Simmons.

Kansas City’s most notable historic home style takes after a piece of clothing—and if you look closely, the resemblance is hard to miss. The shirtwaist house, like its namesake blouse that was popular among the growing number of working women in the early 1900s, is all about structure. A solid limestone or brick first floor… Continue reading A history of Kansas City’s most iconic house style

One of the greatest golfers of all time, Tom Watson didn’t come from Scotland’s sacred linksland. He came from Kansas City.

Tom Watson

Born in 1949, Watson turned professional at the age of 22, and within a few years, he was a star. By the late ’70s and early ’80s, he didn’t just compete—he ran the sport. He won eight major championships in his career: one U.S. Open (1982); two Masters at Augusta (1977 & 1981); and five… Continue reading One of the greatest golfers of all time, Tom Watson didn’t come from Scotland’s sacred linksland. He came from Kansas City.