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Welcome.
Since its founding in 1974, the Historic Kansas City Foundation (HKCF) has been the only greater Kansas City nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of the area’s heritage, … read more
History of Southwest High School, Revisited
Civic leader Edward T. Matheny, Jr., who graduated from Southwest in 1940, takes a fond, but critical, look at this alma mater. Matheny is the author of two … read more
2011 Most Endangered List
2011 Most Endangered Historic Resources 1. KCMO Closed Schools, KCMO 2. Lane Blueprint Building, 1520 Main, KCMO 3. Knickerbocker Apartments, 501-531 Knickerbocker Place, KCMO 4. The Historic Country … read more
Jacob Wagner, Board Member
Jake Wagner, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Urban Planning & Design and Director of the Urban Studies program at UMKC. His research interests include the politics of historic preservation, neighborhood and community planning, and the role of cultural heritage in disaster recovery. In addition to his role as Vice President, he chairs the Advocacy Committee for HKCF.
