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What’s the history of Westport phone booths?

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westport phone booth at harry's bar and tables

KCtoday is calling, and we need your help.

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Have you ever noticed any red phone booths while bar-hopping + window shopping in Westport? We have — and we want to know the story behind them.

City Editor Bella found one on the patio at Harpos4109 Pennsylvania Ave., KCMO. Then she ran into a second one (similarly, on the patio) at Harry’s501 Westport Rd., KCMO.

Usually a quick Google search can help us out, but we have hit a dead end. So, we’re reaching for help from our eyes + ears in KC — you.

We want to piece together more of our city’s history. Hit us up in our inbox if you know:

  • Are there more phone booths?
  • How long have they been there?
  • Who is responsible for placing them?
  • Is there any historical significance to them? (No shade if not, we respect a random phone booth or two.)
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