The 19 homes along Janssen Place are listed on both the National and Kansas City Registers of Historic Places. | Photo via Missouri Valley Special Collections, KCPL
Kansas City wasn’t even called “Kansas City” when this 1888 beauty went up. Now, 31st + Main’s red-brick Victorian sentinel, the Jeserich Building, and its three neighbors have landed on the city’s Dangerous Buildings list after sitting vacant for years.
The property’s new owners (who bought it in 2024) have done little beyond asking to cut the water line — often an early sign of demolition, The Kansas City Star notes.
The Jeserich Building, also known as the Tower Building, circa 1989.
That’s despite the structure’s spot on the KC Register of Historic Places, which is supposed to give the Historic Preservation Commission a say over exterior changes to protected sites. (If you’ve followed West 39th’s leaning Loretto Academy tower story, you’ve seen this in action.)
Want to keep other historic spots standing? See if you’re eligible to nominate a building, district, or landmark for local historic status online.
Special Election Day. Registered Jackson County voters will decide whether to recall County Executive Frank White. Find your polling place and see who could step in if the recall passes. (The Beacon)
The Word
Slow travel. Think remote work by day, exploring by night — the digital nomad lifestyle without quitting your job. Turns out, Kansas City ranks No. 1 for slow travel, so try a staycation with our latest itinerary. (Kansas City Magazine)
Outdoors
The Great Plains may not scream “big cat country,” but mountain lions are creeping back into Kansas after vanishing in the early 1900s. Here’s how to spot signs one has prowled through your backyard. (KCUR)
Eat
Southwest Boulevard staple Pardo’s has closed after 15 years, but a new Mexican spot is sliding in. Food truck La Hamburgesa Loca is going brick-and-mortar, serving classic fare + its namesake burger stacked with ham, bacon, mozzarella, and avocado starting mid-October. (Kansas City Star)
Arts
Kansas City may have its eyes on the world stage with the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but it’s also a chance to celebrate homegrown talent. The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is doing just that with Personal Best, a new exhibit opening in October that spotlights six local athletes. (KCTV5)
Closed
Two farewells to note: Boho Brewing in Parkville has poured its last pint, and Elsa’s Ethiopian Cuisine in Overland Park has closed after 15 years. Craving a replacement? Check out our newly opened restaurant roundup.
Finance
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The Buy
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To say I’m not a morning person is putting it lightly... so while I won’t be the one up early hunting treasures at local estate sales, I do love keeping up with the gorgeous homes + fabulous finds on @kcestatesailing.
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