Helping the present understand the past
At the end of December I had the opportunity to participate in helping to decorate graves at the Leavenworth National Cemetery in Leavenworth, Kansas during Wreaths Across America. I’ve participated in this activity for close to the last five years and every year it gets better and better. The group I go with has grown…
52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks: Gertrude Viola (Warren) Bowlby I’m still playing catch-up on the 52 Ancestors challenge but I’m going to try hard to get current. Today I’m highlighting my husband’s maternal great-grandmother. Some basic facts: Name: Gertrude Viola Warren Born: 10 March 1905 Parents: John Garrison Warren and Minnie Green Warren Grokett Spouse:…
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Happy Friday eve everyone and welcome to another edition of Around the Town Thursday! Today we’re back to exploring Kansas City and we’re highlighting the Kansas City Livestock Exchange Building. Front of Kansas City Livestock Exchange Building Entrance to the Kansas City Livestock Exchange Building Originally built in 1910, the Livestock Exchange Building was…
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Happy Thanksgiving everyone! We’ve got a nice little post for you to read while you’re enjoying your good food. Today we’re peeking in at The Money Museum at Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City The Money Museum is located inside the Federal Reserve Bank The Money Museum gives…
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It’s Thursday and time for another edition of Around the Town Thursday. In the spotlight today is a historic building that’s very near and dear to my heart: Corinthian Hall. South facade (front) of Corinthian Hall Porte cochere with bronze and wire glass canopy Many local residents might know this building as the Kansas…
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