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New J. Rieger & Co. Distillery Opens in Historic Electric Park Neighborhood

In Business Development, Historic Buildings, Jobs, New Development by EDCKC StaffJuly 30, 2019

The whiskey company, J. Rieger & Co., was originally founded in 1887 in KC’s West Bottoms, but the advent of Prohibition forced it to close in 1919. It relaunched in … Read More

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KC’s Boutique Hotel Boom

In Historic Buildings, Redevelopment, Uncategorized by edckcadminNovember 29, 2018

In the past few months, Kansas City has landed on the boutique hotel map with major openings that are getting a lot of attention. 21c Hotels, from Louisville, KY opened their … Read More

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Historic Building Highlight: Harry’s Country Club

In Historic Buildings, KC News by EDCKC StaffMarch 21, 2016

Every business owner wants to find a location in the right place at the right time. That’s exactly what happened to Harry Murphy when he opened Harry’s Country Club near … Read More

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Historic Building Highlight: Jess And Jims Steakhouse

In Historic Buildings, KC News by EDCKC StaffFebruary 21, 2016

If you grew up anywhere in the Kansas City area, chances are good that a member of your family has dined at Jess & Jim’s Steakhouse in Martin City (South … Read More

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Historic Building Highlight: Nelkin-Piper Building, Trozzolo Communications Group

In Historic Buildings, KC News by EDCKC StaffDecember 2, 2015

Kansas City’s historic Nelkin-Piper building, located at 811 Wyandotte Street, went nearly a quarter of a century before finding a new commercial use in 2010. After 25 years of vacancy, … Read More

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Historical Building Highlight: Westport Commons

In Historic Buildings, KC News, Redevelopment by EDCKC StaffNovember 2, 2015

As Kansas City continues its efforts to make our city the most entrepreneurial city in the country, a community-oriented real estate development company believes a centrally located innovative workspace campus … Read More

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Historical Building Highlight: SubTropolis

In Historic Buildings, KC News by EDCKC StaffAugust 27, 2015

Did you know that 10% of Kansas City’s industrial market is underground? While it’s not really a “building” per-se, located 160 feet below the surface of Kansas City lies one … Read More

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Historical Building Highlight: iCON Architecture + Fabrication

In Historic Buildings, KC News by EDCKC StaffJuly 26, 2015

iCON Architecture + Fabrication, a full service architecture firm specializing in retail, hospitality and entertainment venues, hasn’t stopped growing since they moved into their new location in the River Market back in 2012…. … Read More

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Historical Building Showcase: The Cosby Building

In Historic Buildings, KC News by EDCKC StaffJune 24, 2015

The Cosby building (107 W. 9th St., KCMO) had only 30 days left to live before Sunflower Development Group saved it from the wrecking ball back in 2011. After a … Read More

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Historic Building Showcase: The Sprint Accelerator/Studio Building

In Historic Buildings, KC News by EDCKC StaffApril 18, 2015

Housing everything from a bakery to an ice house, the Studio Building in the Crossroads Arts District has had a long, diverse and colorful history. The building currently serves budding … Read More

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