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The art behind Kansas City’s historic homes: Tudor Revival

A Tudor Revival home with three steep gabled roofs, half timbering and a red door.

Quintessentially KC. | Photo via Zillow

Often described as “gingerbread houses,” Kansas City’s English Tudor-style homes are synonymous with its south Plaza neighborhoods. (Sorry, no Drury Lane here — that’s in Mission Hills).

For the second installment of our real estate series, we’re exploring another one of Kansas City’s notable architectural styles: Tudor Revival.

Where did it come from?

Anyone who remembers the chant, “Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived,” knows where these homes got their start. Fortified castles had begun to fall out of fashion in Tudor-era England by the late 15th century. Noble families began to flaunt their wealth with intricately designed manors instead, a style that trickled down to working class cottages.

Skipping a few hundred years. Tudor Revival become widely popular in turn-of-the-century America, but it wasn’t until the mid-1920s that home builder Napoleon W. Dible popularized it in KC.

Using mass-produced materials and limited layouts, Dible was able to marry the decorative charm of the Tudor-style with the needs of a burgeoning middle class. On average, these homes only cost $8,000 — roughly $130,000 in today’s money.

KCtoday_Tudor Homes — Modern colors, classic feel. | Photo via Zillow

Spot that style

As a contemporary of J.C. Nichols, Dible’s Tudor Revival revolution can be spotted in Plaza-adjacent neighborhoods — think: Country Club, South Plaza, Brookside, Waldo, Armour Hills and Tower Homes.

On the house hunt? Keep an eye out for the telltale signs of a Tudor Revival:

Stucco, slate, stone, or brick facade
Decorative half-timbering
Arched doorways
Steep gabled roofs with an asymmetrical layout
Prominent chimneys
Cottage-like details, i.e. diamond-patterned windows

Love it? Live it

If you like what you’re reading, check out some Tudor Revival homes on the market today.

Ward Parkway Tudor | $1,395,000 | 4BD, 5BA | 5,414 sft with $250,000 in recent remodels, all brick patio, wine cellar + finished basement
Oak Street Tudor | $435,000 | 3BD, 2BA | All new electrical and plumbing with same historic charm, sunroom, fenced backyard, and quartz countertops
Loose Park Tudor | $750,000 | 5BD, 5BA | Spacious house with old world details, brick-walled patio, first floor Master + sitting room

Asked

Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern?

Editor Maddie here. I’ve officially gone down the Zillow hole. Stave off my intervention and let me know which home style I should research next. Bonus points for sharing your fave listing.

House Hunters IRL

Events

Friday, July 5

Niki de Saint Phalle: “Rebellion and Joy” | Friday, July 5 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, KCMO | $22 | Catch the artist’s colorful public art, playgrounds, and bold sculptures before the posthumous exhibit closes this month.

Saturday, July 6

The Walt Disney Hometown Museum | Saturday, July 6 | 10 a.m. | Union Station, KCMO | $5-$10 | Learn about Walt Disney’s childhood home of Marceline, MO and receive a lucky buckeye from his farm.
Kenny Chesney: Sun Goes Down Tour with Zac Brown Band | Saturday, July 6 | 5 p.m. | Arrowhead Stadium, KCMO | $36-$275 | “No Shirt, No Shoes, No Problem” at the country crooner’s stadium tour stop in KC.
Movie Night on The Lawn | Saturday, July 6 | 7-9 p.m. | Legends Outlets, 1865 Village West Pkwy., KCK | Free | Pack some blankets, order carryout from nearby eateries, and layout on the lawn to watch “Honey I Shrunk the Kids” under the stars.

Sunday, July 7

Kick Back and Celebrate | Sunday, July 7 | 3 p.m. | Johnny’s Tavern in the Power & Light District, 1310 Grand Blvd., KCMO | Menu price | Celly-brate Tank 7’s birthday with guest bartending by KC Current midfielder Lo’eau LaBonta, specials on the American Saison + giveaways.

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News Notes

Open

An espresso a day keeps the zzz’s away. East Crossroads eatery Novel is launching its newest offering just in time for First Friday — Penrose (1927 McGee St.) espresso bar + pastry counter. Stop by from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. today to sample its coffee + sweets, like chocolate pistachio biscotti and French macarons. (Kansas City Magazine)

Civic

I’m sure we don’t need to remind you — it’s an election year. Curious Missouri voters can check out their ballots ahead of time. Just be sure to check your registration, the deadline to file is Wednesday, July 10. (The Beacon)

Try This

Start with our landmarks guide and let Clio do the rest. The mobile + web app maps historic spots near you and features entries on their significance — sort of like an educational Pokémon GO. The best part? It was developed by local UMKC professor David Trowbridge. (Kansas City Magazine)

Asked

UMKC’s Urban Education Research Center + the Pride Charitable Fund are conducting an “LGBTQ+ Needs Assessment Survey” — the first in 20+ years. Learn more about the opportunity, and make sure your voice is heard before the survey closes mid-August. (Flatland)

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Madison

From the editor

We’re pretty privileged to live in best barbecue city in the world when Fourth of July comes around. If I do say so myself, all the best summer holiday parties have one thing in common: a quart or two of Jack Stack’s cheesy corn bake.

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