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🏡 House Hunters: KC Edition

The art behind Kansas City’s historic homes: KC Shirtwaist
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No bellcast gables, but a Shirtwaist nonetheless.| Photo by KCtoday
Casual Zillow scrollers and amateur architectural buffs — this one’s for you.

In our newest real estate series, we’re diving deep into some of Kansas City’s most notable architectural styles. Up first: the KC Shirtwaist.

🔨 Where did it come from?

Found in nearly every corner of the city, this iconic style was inspired by turn-of-the-century women’s fashion — namely the “Shirtwaist” blouse. Just like its clothing counterpart, these homes feature a “cinched waist” of sorts thanks to its distinctive bisected facade.

Most Kansas City Shirtwaists were built from the early 1900s to the 1920s under the Arts and Crafts movement. Its simple style, often featuring locally quarried limestone, was a rejection of the previous century’s ornate Victorian + Revival fashions, like the Dr. Generous Henderson Home.

🔍 Spot that style

You may not know the name, but you’ve definitely seen them around. This style is most prominent in neighborhoods that sprung up around the late 19th and early 20th centuries — think: Hyde Park, Westport, Historic Northeast, Midtown, and Volker.

On the house hunt? Keep an eye out for the telltale signs of a KC Shirtwaist:
  • Two or three-level home, ft. brick or limestone first level + wood-lap or stucco upper levels
  • Brick or stone covered front porch
  • Steep bellcast gable roof
  • Narrow windows and often a grand, centered dormer window
  • Main staircase connecting all levels on one side of the house
  • Kitchens located at the back with a back door
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Which KC architecture deep dive do you want to see next?
A. Downtown Art Deco
B. Waldo Tudors
C. Classic Colonnade apartments
D. Mid-century modern
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Events
Monday, June 3
  • Morphine & Q | Monday, June 3 | 7-9:30 p.m. | Hamburger Mary’s Kansas City, 3700 Broadway Blvd. #110, KCMO | $23.50-$37.50 | Two divas from Season 16 of RuPaul’s Drag Race are ready to lip sync for their lives — and your tips.
Tuesday, June 4
  • Kansas City Wedding Guild Luncheon | Tuesday, June 4 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Fire House KC, 4518 Troost Ave., KCMO | $20-$25 | Eat while learning how to better serve your wedding clients.
  • Stammtisch German Language Practice | Tuesday, June 4, Tuesday, July 2 | 6 p.m. | Kansas City Bier Company, 310 W. 79th St., KCMO | Free | All levels welcome at this casual evening of bier drinking and German speaking.
  • Baby Yoda Diamond Painting Coasters | Tuesday, June 4 | 7 p.m. | Callsign Brewing, 1340 Burlington St., North KCMO | $20 | Bring you own food and make your own set of coasters while enjoying cocktails.
Wednesday, June 5
  • Global Running Day Celebration | Wednesday, June 5 | 6 p.m. | KC Running Company, 200 E. 135th St., KCMO | $10 | Celebrate with a group run followed by food, drinks, and raffle prizes.
  • Divine Sisterhood Grounding | Wednesday, June 5 | 7-8:30 p.m. | The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, KCMO | $15 | Gather on the Nelson’s lawn to connect, share, and support each other on your journeys.
Saturday, June 8
  • The Randy Travis: More Life Tour | Saturday, June 8 | 7:30 p.m. | Folly Theater, 300 W. 12th St, KCMO | $46-$81 | See the legendary country singer + his co-star in “The Price,” James Dupré, perform live.*
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News Notes
Ranked
  • Gardner is growing in spades. New US census estimates show that the JoCo city is the fastest growing in the metro, adding 4.89% population in a year. Raymore ended up a close second with 4.7% growth. (Kansas City Business Journal)
Plan Ahead
  • If you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment to jumpstart your KCK Taco Trail adventure... this is it. The Taco Trail Bus Tour is hitting the streets each month, starting with a carnitas-themed excursion on Wednesday, June 12 at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $25.
Business
  • Applications for KC BizCare’s Micro-Business Grant Program are now open through Sunday, July 14. Five participants will get to share their business ideas with 50 judges, for the chance to split $50,000. (Startland News)
Open
  • Local skincare brand Skin KC is setting up shop in downtown OP (7304 W. 80th St.). Its range of natural, organic full-body products will be available Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, 12-5 p.m. (Johnson County Post)
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Kansas Citian
  • Celebrity chef Jayaun Smith is bringing hometown flavor back in a big way. The KC native, who broke out on the competition series “Hell’s Kitchen,” now co-owns Sauced, a smashburger-concept restaurant at 1881-B Main St. that develops new sauces monthly. Oh, did we forget to mention he cooks for Rihanna? (Kansas City Star)
 
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🚗 Drive easier with two KC Streetcar resources

Drive easier with these KC Streetcar construction resources
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Just remember, future us will love it. | Photo via KC Streetcar
This car-centric city is bound to back over our nerves every now and then — and we’re here to help you pump the brakes, KC.

If KC Streetcar construction plagues your morning commute, add checking the Main Street Extension website to your daily routine. Look out for these two resources:
  • Sign up for the Weekly Construction Update + start planning your routes ahead of time. A free newsletter full of relevant, hyperlocal news... sounds right up your alley.
  • Check the live Construction Map. Keep track of real-time updates on closures, blocked left turns, and traffic + pedestrian impacts.
When that road rage inevitably breaks through our “Midwest Nice” tendencies, just take a deep breath and remember it’ll all be over by 2025.
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Summer slides for Father’s Day. The OOFOS slides are easy to slip on and engineered to reduce stress on feet, joints, and back, so they’re perfect for Dad. Bonus: Grab a pair for yourself.
 
The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Madison
From the editor
The best streetcar in the city doesn’t even move — but it does serve the most delicious donuts. Donutology at the Trolley (426 Delaware St.) is the perfect place to grab an iced coffee, sweet treat, and people watch on the patio.
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