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The first through train from St. Louis arrived at Kansas City on Sept. 30, 1865, carrying other distinguished people including the railroad company's vice president and superintendent and top...
In 1838, Kansas City was founded and eventually surpassed neighboring Westport to become the predominant city west of St. Louis. The area was also a focal point in the westward expansion of the United States, as both the Santa Fe and Oregon trails ran nearby.
Jun 26, 2022 · The history of public transit can be simplified into several overlapping eras, according to local historian and retired Metropolitan Community College professor Bill Worley. The first four eras ...
Oct 11, 2023 · Missouri railroads date back to 1849 when the Pacific Railroad (predecessor to the Missouri Pacific) was chartered to connect St. Louis with points to the west. The railroad was conceived by the leaders of St. Louis who had hoped to see the railroad stretched to the Pacific Ocean, hence its name.
Kansas City Union Station (station code: KCY) is a union station opened in 1914, serving Kansas City, Missouri, and the surrounding metropolitan area. It replaced a small Union Depot from 1878.
In February 1906, six railroad companies issued a joint statement from Chicago, informing the public they were working together to create “a new Union Station of sufficient size to accommodate all lines entering Kansas City and to meet future requirements for years to come.”.
Jan 21, 2021 · Readers ask KCQ, with KC library, how Kansas City developed into the metropolis of western MO with the help of Westport, the river, railroads and livestock.
